How often do you find yourself wasting time dealing with unexpected emergencies that take you away from what you do best? Time is the only thing we cannot get back. Unexpected emergencies often result in: Loss of production Loss of sales Overtime Project delays or missed deadlines Turnover, rehiring, re-training These are some examples of…
How Do You Measure the Efforts of Your Safety Program? On a yearly basis, a business should evaluate the Direct and Indirect Costs of their insurance program, along with their Safety Investment. These three categories make up the total cost of insurance. Safety investments include not only costs of PPE (personal protective equipment), but also…
According to a recent survey, four in 10 American workers live paycheck to paycheck. This means that an unexpected illness or injury that takes someone off the job for more than a few days can have devastating consequences for many of your employees who depend on their wages to survive. You as an employer can…
When you’re in the construction industry you already have lots to worry about: Keeping your workers safe in one of the most dangerous industries, uninsured or underinsured subcontractors, and finding experienced employees from a shrinking pool of talent. Not only that, but lawsuits lurk in any project, exposing you to serious losses that can threaten…
InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Mindy Whitehouse Mindy bleeds InterWest blue. She’s a company cheerleader and always has her nose to the grindstone to get the work done! She’s very loyal and dedicated worker. Under the definition of a great leader is communication, honesty, commitment and positive attitude, all qualities that she possesses. Mindy is unstoppable and…
If your insurance agency is not taking full advantage of LinkedIn to make connections and market your insurance brokerage, you are missing out on a great opportunity to grow your book of business. LinkedIn, as you likely already know, is the social media equivalent of Facebook for the business world and is a great tool…
It always takes more time than usual to onboard new employees — particularly ones who are new to the workforce altogether — to your employee benefits plans. Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to…
The California State Supreme Court will take up a case to decide whether an employer can be sued for liability when a worker contracts COVID-19 at work and then passes it on to a family member. The 9th U.S. District Court of Appeal asked that state’s high court clarify if California’s Workers’ Compensation Act bars…
InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Lori Wagner Lori is a valued member of the InterWest family and without her, our Walnut Creek office would not operate as efficiently. Everyone looks to her regularly for help and guidance in day-to-day matters that only she is able and always willing to do. Lori shows up ready to work with…
The health care sector is not immune to the effects of spiking inflation, and the increasing cost of care is likely to spill over into health insurance — but it’s uncertain by how much. Mid-year is the time that health insurers start setting their pricing for the upcoming year, and they are currently locked in…