About Us

We are Fire Districts of New York Mutual Insurance Company

FDM was founded in 1978 by a group of Fire Districts for the purpose of providing superior claims service to Volunteer Fire Service in New York.

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Niche-Focused Experience

VFBL & Workers’ Compensation

We know the fire service!
We know the coverage!
We know the law!

FDM provides the maximum benefits allowable under New York State Volunteer Firefighters' Benefits Law/New York State Workers' Compensation Law, to our firefighters, both volunteer and paid and district personnel. Since VFBL and WC are our only lines of business, we bring a level of expertise to our policyholders second to none.

We believe that the last thing our brave firefighter/EMS personnel should have to worry about in their time of need is their insurance coverage. FDM provides coverage based upon 100% earning capacity for all its members' policyholders.

We are experienced and responsive, and here to process claims promptly and professionally. What's more is that we also keep your injured personnel and organization up to date on the status of claims. The seats on FDM's Board of Directors are filled by both officers from the Fire Districts we insure and outside directors. These Fire District directors and outside directors ensure that we are focused on providing the best possible service to our volunteers.

As a mutual company, we are owned by our policyholders. Working through the agent of your choice, we would be more than happy to provide you with a no obligation quote. Click here to Request A Quote. Or if you prefer, you or your agent can contact us at 888-314-3004 and ask for the Underwriting Department.

Loyalty

FDM has one of the highest retention rates in the P&C insurance industry.

Pricing Flexibility

With three insurance companies available to underwrite and price each account, you can be sure that we will provide you with a quote or policy appropriately priced for your District.

Trust

If something looks too good to be true … it usually is!

Know the policy and what it provides to your volunteers.

What Our Clients Have to Say:

"They return your phone calls immediately, they're very helpful with any questions, any concerns you may have"
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Jim Perrin

Cicero Fire District

"They've [FDM] been very helpful, very responsive."
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Byran Reed

West Corners Fire District

"It's good to know someone is going to be behind you, they have your back covered with medical claims, with payments to medical providers."
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John Dantuono

Lakeside Fire Department

"The biggest concern of the younger generation [is] they don't understand the coverage that we have here.... [FDM] has been really good at educating the younger generation."
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John Barrett

Cicero Fire District

Committed to protecting the volunteer firefighter community