Congratulations to our 2025 Thomas G. Williams Award Recipient! Will Lawrence Commercial Insurance Broker Walnut Creek, CA Each year, this prestigious award honors outstanding broker performance and is named after the visionary who founded InterWest in 1992. Will, your dedication and hard work have set a new benchmark for excellence. We’re incredibly proud…
During wildfire season, utilities with equipment in at-risk areas will often cut power during high-wind events to reduce the risk of ignition from downed power lines. While the practice can prevent a fire from starting, it can put businesses in a bind by hampering operations and even putting perishable items at risk of spoiling if…
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient! Garrett Zieske Claims Advocate, Claims & Risk Management Services Sacramento 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…
Watching their group health plan premiums climb higher with each passing year, some employers start looking into alternative funding strategies in hopes they can get a better handle on their employees’ health costs. While group plans are the standard, larger employers have typically had more options for funding their group health coverage. But now even…
December 16, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm As 2025 ends, HR and benefits professionals face a shifting compliance landscape. This session will spotlight key regulatory changes from the past year and preview what’s ahead in 2026—helping you close out the year confidently and plan strategically for the next. Agenda Highlights: 2025 in Review: Key…
As the Trump administration returns to aggressive tariff strategies, business owners across the country are once again bracing for impact. On-again, off-again tariffs aimed at key trade partners like China, Mexico and Canada are creating a volatile environment where forecasting costs, securing materials and delivering products on time are increasingly difficult. The unpredictability of these…
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient! Paula Senna Account Manager, Commercial Insurance Department Sacramento 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…
Gaining access to plan claims data and expenditures can help employers identify their plan’s main cost drivers and any under- or overutilization. Employers whose plans are spending less than average can use that information as leverage if they want to negotiate for better rates or plan structure. But how much data an employer can…
Growing companies often overlook the importance of properly managing their risk. Increased activity can result in additional losses. For example, more trucks driving more miles may result in more accidents. However, other kinds of risk can increase more than the jump in business activity. We look at three such areas here. Workplace safety Typically,…
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient! Sheri Huertas Senior Account Manager, Commercial Insurance Department Hollister 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…