2024 Distinguished Employee – Jaime Johnson

Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient!   Jaime Johnson Account Manager, Employee Benefits Department Roseville Office 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…

SMEs Prioritize Group Health, But Some Make Financial Tradeoffs: Survey

SMEs Prioritize Group Health, But Some Make Financial Tradeoffs: Survey

A new poll has found that most small and mid-sized enterprises consider offering health insurance benefits to their staff a fundamental business value, despite many firms making difficult financial tradeoffs to maintain that coverage. It’s been well-reported that SMEs are disproportionally burdened by rising health insurance costs and a labor market that demands robust benefits.…

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Burnout Crisis Brews in Independent Agencies, Report Finds

The insurance industry has always demanded resilience, but today’s hard market is testing independent agencies like never before. Skyrocketing premiums, tighter underwriting and relentless sales pressures are creating a high-stress environment — and it’s taking a toll on agency staff, according to a new report. One of the biggest challenges independent insurance agencies face is…