Since 1992, Friedlander Group has been the leading expert in workers’ compensation for businesses across New York, specializing in Retailers, Wholesalers, Restaurants, Hotels, Oil & Gas Dealers, Home Healthcare Agencies, Residential Care Facilities, Financial Services, Building Material Dealers, and the Transportation Industry.
As the trusted group manager of ten Safety Groups underwritten by the New York State Insurance Fund, we’ve helped our clients collectively save over $826 million in workers’ compensation costs.
Our Safety Groups provide a proven way for safety-conscious businesses to significantly lower their workers' compensation expenses. By pooling members’ annual premiums, covering claims and administrative costs, and returning profits as dividends, we’ve delivered $459 million in dividends—averaging 30% since 1992.
For brokers, Friedlander Group offers a powerful solution to help you gain and retain clients. Our programs deliver substantial cost savings, provide long-term financial benefits, and enhance your value as a trusted advisor. With over three decades of expertise, we make it easy for you to offer best-in-class workers' compensation solutions that set you apart from the competition.
Key Achievements:
- Delivered Over $826 Million in Savings to our Safety Group members.
- Founded and Manage 10 Successful Safety Groups across diverse industries, including Retail, Wholesale, Restaurants, Hotels, Oil & Gas Dealers, Home Healthcare Agencies, Residential Care Facilities, Financial Services, Building Material Dealers, and the Transportation Industry.
- Proven 32-Year Track Record with over $459 million paid in dividends, averaging 30% since 1992.
- Partnered with Over 550 Brokers through the Friedlander Group’s "Gain and Retain" program, helping them attract and retain clients.
- Published Industry-Leading Insights on workers' compensation for the insurance community.
- Authored Influential Books on Workers' Compensation, including:
- How to Save Big on Workers' Compensation: With Insights from Leading Industry Experts, by Adam Friedlander.
- Safety and Workers' Compensation Strategies: To Unleash Productivity and Profits, ranked #1 Business Insurance Book on Amazon with a five-star rating.
- Recognized on the Insurance Journal's Top 100 Brokers List (2005).
- Awarded Manage HR's Workers' Compensation Company of the Year (2026).
New York City Hospitality Alliance is a leading advocate for NYC’s restaurant and nightlife industry. Representing over 20,000 establishments and 250,000 employees, the Alliance plays a vital role in the city’s economic and social fabric.
The Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) is the nation's oldest hotel association and a key voice in NYC’s $5 billion tourism industry. Representing nearly 300 top hotels and 50,000 employees, HANYC has been serving the hospitality sector since 1878.