October 7, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Chico Training Room 1357 E. Lassen Avenue Chico, CA 95928 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Your resident experts; in-house safety trainers; and those you recognize because of their knowledge, experience and ability to train and certify your operators. WHY: To provide your designated trainers with the opportunity to enhance…
A recent survey found that the majority of employees prefer traditional employer-sponsored health insurance over receiving cash through an individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) to buy their own coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The survey, conducted by Softheon, a health coverage distribution technology firm, and its subsidiary W3LL, found that 80% of…
Automobile insurance companies are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of collision insurance claims, and that’s forcing them to raise rates at a steady clip. In 2019, the industry paid out $62.6 billion in losses for damage to personal vehicles and $5.4 billion for commercial vehicles. By 2023, those numbers had risen to…
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient! Barbara Baker Receptionist / Facilities Assistant Administration Department, Redding 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…
Rising costs, commission reductions and economic pressures can make it challenging for insurance agencies to maintain profitability. However, keeping profits the same from year to year can be a losing strategy due to inflation, meaning that agencies must also focus on growing their book of business. The key is to cut costs strategically without disrupting…
A new report has found that employers are increasingly wrestling with two challenges in their human resources departments: growing employee benefits fiduciary liability issues, and administrative difficulties in managing employee leaves. Employers are facing lawsuits by employees who allege they mismanaged their health and wellness benefits, and recently enacted legislation has increased their fiduciary responsibilities,…
The fires that have ravaged large swaths of homes and businesses in Los Angeles are likely to significantly alter the California commercial property insurance market. Policyholders may need to brace themselves for surging premiums, policy non-renewals and uncertainty. These wildfires will result in record payouts by insurers. Moody’s RMS estimates insured property losses from the…
August 6, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Redwood Room 8950 Cal Center Dr., Bldg 3, Suite 200 Sacramento, CA 95826 DID YOU KNOW? Cal-OSHA penalties can reach up to $161,323 for a single willful or repeat violation. Citations can quickly add up if there are no proactive measures to eliminate and reduce liability. Are…
July 8, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Redding Conference Room 310 Hemsted Drive, Suite 200 Redding, CA 96002 WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Your resident experts; in-house safety trainers; and those you recognize because of their knowledge, experience and ability to train and certify your operators. WHY: To provide your designated trainers with the opportunity to…
A new study has identified the top five health conditions that are driving the overall cost of group health plan outlays, and without which spending would actually be falling. The report is enlightening, and employers can use the findings to offer programs aimed at education and prevention to help control their employees’ health care costs…