The National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies praised New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for his call to reform the state's workers' compensation insurance system, with the goal of bringing savings to businesses and competition to the marketplace.

In a statement, NAMIC State Affairs Manager John Murphy says, "NAMIC applauds Gov. Andrew Cuomo's on-going commitment to improving New York's workers' compensation system. NAMIC supports many of the workers' compensation reforms outlined in the governor's State of the State address. We look forward to reviewing the proposed legislation and working with the governor and legislature to enhance and strengthen the system."

The remarks came after Cuomo delivered his 2013 address, in which he laid out an ambitious agenda touching on gun control, economic development, clean technology and education.

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