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…
September 23, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for this month’s informative webinar designed to help employers stay compliant with benefit eligibility requirements. Our experts will break down the rules, clarify confusing terms, and share real-world examples to help you apply the concepts to your workforce. Overview of benefit eligibility compliance requirements Key…
September 3, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Chico Training Room 1780 North Market Blvd Sacramento, CA 95834 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…
August 28, 2025 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Understand the essentials, avoid costly mistakes, and confidently navigate claims. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to mitigate claims at the front line and apply practical tools to help shorten the life of a claim. We’ll begin by exploring how a company’s culture around safety sets the…
August 19, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for an informative session designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in employee benefit compliance. Learn how recent legislative and regulatory changes could impact your organization—and what you can do to stay compliant. Overview of recent legislative and regulatory updates Key…
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…
Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices. Form 300A summarizes the total number of fatalities, missed…