N.Y. Workers' Compensation Law § 55: Acceptance of premium by carrier an estoppel

§ 55. Acceptance of premium by carrier an estoppel. Acceptance of a

premium on a policy securing to an employee compensation, either alone

or in connection with other insurance, shall estop the carrier so

accepting from pleading that the employment of such employee is not a

hazardous employment or the employment is not carried on for pecuniary

gain.