Insurance agencies know this is a hot time for acquisitions and mergers as they watch peer after peer being purchased or folded into a larger operation. The transactions are in part being driven by an infusion of private equity into the independent agency marketplace throughout the country, which has been driving up agency valuations. And…
Thank you to the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento Women Build team from InterWest’s Roseville and Sacramento offices! You worked it! This March over 500 strong women from all different industries and backgrounds are working together to help build strong communities. On March 18th, an energetic crew from InterWest, donned pink hardhats and mud…
Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research. The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the…
Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. ______________________________ Jessica Monlux Supervisor, Commercial Lines Department Chico The leadership skills Jessica has coupled…
Starting Jan. 1 of this year, heavy duty diesel trucks and buses built prior to 2010 and weighing more than 14,000 pounds are banned from operating in California. The new rule is part of phased-in California Air Resources Board regulations that aim to reduce emissions from diesel trucks and buses. But while the change is…
A bipartisan group of House legislators in February reintroduced legislation from 2022 that would pave the way for employer-sponsored, stand-alone telehealth benefits plans. The bill is important as the current law allowing health insurers to cover telehealth benefits sunsets at the end of 2024, which would be difficult for many patients and providers who have…
A U.S. court of appeals has struck down a landmark California law that prohibits employers from requiring their workers to sign agreements to arbitrate any disputes arising from their employment. The ruling clears the way for employers to continue using arbitration agreements without risking criminal liability that the law — AB 51 — calls for.…
A new study has found that individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are more engaged than their traditional plan counterparts during open enrollment, spending more time on choosing plans and using employer-provided tools to help them make their choices. Despite their higher engagement though, overall, 72% of group health plan enrollees spent less than…
Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for their invaluable contributions. ______________________________ Dashiel Mullen, IS Operations Administrator, Information Services Chico Dashiel resolves IT issues quickly…
A new state law that allows for digital license plates to be installed on vehicles in California, may have created a privacy nightmare for employers. The Motor Vehicle Digital Number Plates Act, which took effect Jan. 1, enables fleet and commercial vehicle owners to purchase and install digital license plates and soon-to-be-approved alternative devices for…