As wildfires continue ravaging the West, more businesses in wildfire-prone areas are facing a difficult commercial property insurance market as insurers reduce their exposure and some have left the market altogether. Many businesses in areas that have already been ravaged by fires in the past, or those located in areas that are near forests and…
Congratulations to the InterWest Chico office on a very successful fundraiser in support of the Butte Humane Society. Butte Humane Society is one of the oldest non-profit agencies in Butte County, working since 1911 to bring humanitarian care to dogs, cats and other animals. Jessica Dunn, team leader for this fundraiser, was thrilled to present…
Despite a new law requiring hospitals to post detailed pricing information for their treatments and procedures online, fewer than 10% of U.S. adults are aware of the requirement. That’s a problem considering that a growing number of Americans have high-deductible health plans, which come with up-front lower premiums but with higher out-of-pocket expenses. One of…
InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Tamera Baiz Tammie is a breath of fresh air and always brings brightness into the office. As Receptionist, she is on the frontline when it comes to serving our clients and is kind and courteous to all who call or enter our doorway. One of her coworkers commented that they don’t think…
Despite a law requiring that Cal/OSHA create indoor heat illness regulations by 2019, no regulations are yet on the books, making for a difficult situation as many parts of California are experiencing some of the highest temperatures on record. The workplace safety agency implemented heat illness prevention regulations for outdoor workers in 2013, but as the sustained heat wave…
If you are at the point when you have primed your insurance agency for sale and have found a potential buyer, you’ll need to be prepared for the next steps to ensure a smooth and effective transition. You will need to set an extraordinary amount of time aside for discussions and the due diligence process,…
While you already have enough to worry about when your child leaves for college, you don’t want the specter of them dealing with the theft or damage of their possessions while there. For about $150 a year, you can protect your child’s possessions against theft or damage caused by fire, lightning, smoke, vandalism, electrical surges,…
The Department of Labor has sued a Texas dental practice on behalf of a dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were not reinstated after raising concerns about what COVID-19 safety measures would be in place when the practice reopened in spring 2020. As more employers are bringing people back to the workplace, OSHA has…
InterWest’s Distinguished Employee: Shannon Pringle Shannon has been with InterWest since her teen years, working her way up through the ranks to where she is today as one of our expert Sr. Claims Consultants. She is careful to do things “by the book” and encourages others to remain on task and produce a professional work…
It’s summertime and for many that means leisurely weekends on the river, lake or ocean on their boat or personal watercraft like jet skis. But just because you’re out on the water doesn’t mean there aren’t risks, to you and others – or to your watercraft. But what kind of coverage do you need? Should…