Despite the job market upheaval and intense competition for talent, there is a mismatch between the value that human resources executives and job prospects put on employee benefits, according to a new survey. One in five workers surveyed said that health care and health insurance are a major factor when deciding to accept a job,…
One of the keys to keeping the costs of a workers’ compensation claim from spiraling out of control is prompt claims reporting. Claims are routinely filed late, either by the injured worker who fails to report it to the employer, or the employer dawdling or procrastinating and not reporting the claim to its insurer. Either…
As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic and new volatilities arise, insurance brokerages have to be nimble and forward-thinking to be successful and continue growing. The pandemic has already forced most companies, including insurance agencies, to re-evaluate how they do business, and if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that companies that…
InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Ronald De Leon Ron is always willing to go the extra mile to make sure work is done well. No matter how big the task, he takes the initiative to respond with a positive outlook and gets it done. He has demonstrated excellent attention to detail and commitment to InterWest since he…
Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. That’s important in today’s tight job market. After all, a recent survey from CareerBuilder found that 55% of workers believed an employer’s menu of…
InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Martha Martinez Martha is a natural leader who never shies away from responsibility. She is always willing to step up and tackle problems head on, whether a difficult customer issue or a new initiative introduced by InterWest. Martha loves her job and approaches everything with an optimistic attitude and encourages others to…