InterWest offers a diverse range of insurance solutions and risk management services to address the unique business needs of our commercial clients and provide maximum protection through cost-effective programs.
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InterWest’s philosophy includes building a three-way partnership with our healthcare clients, our key insurance companies and our in-house team of insurance specialists. We understand the unique evolving exposures to loss and economic challenges faced by the healthcare industry. Our client stewardship platform is based on providing insurance solutions that provide comprehensive coverage and services to help manage your costs and protect your organization.
InterWest’s philosophy includes building a three-way partnership with our healthcare clients, our key insurance companies and our in-house team of insurance specialists. We understand the unique evolving exposures to loss and economic challenges faced by the healthcare industry. Our client stewardship platform is based on providing insurance solutions that provide comprehensive coverage and services to help manage your costs and protect your organization.
Our healthcare clients include hospitals, nursing homes, medical practices, doctor and dental practices and allied healthcare professionals.
We’ve been placing coverage for Golf and Country Club facilities for over 25 years. Our comprehensive policy is specifically designed to offer the widest possible coverage, combined with a flexible approach.
Property & Casualty Risk Management Services:
- Proactive Property & Casualty Inspection Trainings for all Supervisors’ and selected staff members
- User-Friendly Accident Investigation Process
- Root Cause Analysis
- Transportation Safety Program Development
- Online Property Management System
Claims Support:
- Orchestrate Formal Claim Reviews
- Facilitate Unit Stat Claim Process
- Experience Modification Projection
- Auditing Experience Rating Worksheet
- Identify, Prompt and Monitor for Mod Recalculations
- Resolving Workers’ Compensation Issues
- Claim Coordination Training and Education
Workers’ Compensation Loss Control Services:
- Risk Assessment
- Hazard Identification and Correction Program and Training
- Workers’ Compensation Safety Inspection
- Secure Website of Safety and Risk Management Tools & Resources
- Cal-OSHA Compliance Review
- Safety One-on-One Training
- Disaster Response Plan Review & Update
- Fire Prevention Plan Review & Update
- Ergonomics Analysis & Training
- Safety Committee Review/Audit/Implementation
With over 40 years of experience providing insurance programs to financial institutions, InterWest’s visibility in the California marketplace positions us to offer purchasing power and long-term stability, while remaining a constantly expanding resource. Our Financial Institutions Practice Group includes specialists with the experience and expertise to design creative solutions for our regional and community banks, credit unions and our many other financial services clients.
In support of our commitment to providing comprehensive, competitively priced insurance programs, our unparalleled in-house services include claims, risk control and human resource consulting. Teaming our knowledgeable Financial Institutions specialists with the full depth of InterWest’s resources, we’re able to provide the peace of mind that comes with having a strong dependable business partner.
Coverages:
- Auto / Repossessed Auto
- Bonds
- Financial Institution
- Excess Deposit
- Stamp Surety
- Business Interruption
- Commercial Package
- Employee Benefits
- Environmental Liability
- Directors and Officers
- Employment Practices
- Entity and Lender
- Cyber Liability
- Life, Bank Owned Life
- REO and Force Placed Coverage
- Special Crime & Flood
- Workers’ Compensation
Specialized In-House Services Departments:
- Workers’ Compensation
- Aggressive Claims Monitoring
- Experience Modifications Review & Projections
- Reserve Status Monitoring & Advocacy
- Property & Liability
- Aggressive Claims Monitoring
- Client Advocacy
Risk Management
- Disaster Preparedness & Recovery
- OSHA Compliance Review
- Premises Security Assessment
- Property/Casualty Assessment
- Safety Awareness Meeting Materials
- Web-based Industry Specific Resources & Tools
- Work Environment Assessment
- Workers’ Compensation Safety Survey
Human Resource Management Consultant
- Employee Handbook Review & Updates
- Human Resource Activities Supported & Coordinated by In-House Consultant and Labor Attorney
InterWest is committed to providing innovative insurance solutions to the demanding, dynamic energy industry segments including:
- Chemical Distributors & Manufacturers
- Fuel Distribution & Transport
- Oil & Gas
- Property
- Renewable Energy
Our insurance solutions are complemented by a wide range of Claims, Risk Control and Human Resource services to assist our clients with obtaining comprehensive insurance packages that closely match their business objectives. We have cultivated strong relationships with our insurance carrier partners that specialize in coverages uniquely developed for the energy and energy-related industries.
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InterWest insures many public and private schools and has the claims, loss control and risk management expertise to design unique deliverables individualized for each organization.
Since its’ original formation in 1982, InterWest has served as the Executive Director of Northern California Schools Insurance Group (NCSIG), a Joint Powers Authority authorized under the laws of the State of California to provide both liability and property insurance coverage protection for public schools. The JPA has been consistently “Accredited with Excellence” by the California Association of Joint Powers Authorities. NCSIG membership of 127 members includes K-12 School Districts, County Offices of Education, Independent Charter Schools and Regional Occupational Programs, encompassing more than 525 sites in 13 northern counties.
Our Select Business Unit was established in 2001 to provide insurance solutions to small business owners. Since then, our book has successfully grown to include businesses of all sizes and industries, including a special program for environmental field biologists and botanists. The program offers General Liability, Workers’ Compensation and Professional Liability insurance coverages for Environmental and Consulting Biologists who concentrate on the ecosystem of the deserts and conduct research to promote conservation of endangered species including, but not limited to, desert tortoises and their habitats. They study environmental degradation due to industrial development and global warming and its impact on the wildlife at risk.
Our strong partnerships with our key insurance markets enable us to offer specialized competitive solutions and innovative value-added services to our clients. Our Business Unit is comprised of dedicated knowledgeable professionals who have combined insurance experience of over 40 years.
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InterWest’s Construction Practice consists of experienced specialists with extensive backgrounds in the areas of client-centric consultation and the customization of traditional insurance programs combined with alternative risk financing, surety, risk management consulting services, OCIP Wrap-up administration and Claim advocacy. With the support of our safety and claims experts we can reduce your losses, increase efficiencies and lower costs.
InterWest’s Construction division enjoys the privilege of representing many of the region’s largest construction, development and construction material companies. With our full-service capabilities, we are able to provide insurance programs for all types of firms related to the construction industry.
- General Contractors-Commercial and Residential
- Specialized Trade Contractors
- Developers and Real Estate Owners
- Material Supply Organizations
We reinvest in our firm with the primary purpose of making an impact on your everyday control of claims, cost, safety and specific coverage in the following capacities:
- Insurance Program Audit & Design
- Exposure Identification and Evaluation
- Certificate Control Services /Subcontractor Monitoring
- 24/7 Insurance Certificate Processing
- Claims Management and Analysis
- Risk Control
- Safety Program review, development and implementation
- Contract Review
- Safety Program review, development and implementation
- Surety Department for all bonding requirements
- Employee Benefits
Contractor industry involvement
InterWest is an active member of numerous contractor related organizations. Partial list below:
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- Associated General Contractors (AGC)
- American Subcontractors Association of California (ASA)
- Builders Exchange
- Building Industry Association (BIA)
- California Cattleman’s Association
- California Professional Association of Specialty Contractors (CalPasc)
- Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)
- Valley Contractors Exchange (VCE)
- Real Estate and Construction Networking (RECON)
Our Ag experts have been working with the Agribusiness community for more than a century, providing comprehensive customized insurance solutions, including loss-sensitive and alternative risk structures. We understand the importance of designing an insurance program that protects your business while keeping you competitive in a Global market.
Identifying the Right Coverage for Your Business
Your business is unique. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, produce handler, processor or in commercial agribusiness, we’ll work with you to design an individualized program to satisfy your insurance needs.
Our Ag experts are ready to help you identify and insure against a variety of risks:
- Commercial/Farm Insurance
- General Liability
- Workers’ Compensation
- Property
- Auto
- Business Interruption
- Transit/Cargo Insurance
- Mobile equipment
- Crop insurance
- Product Recall
- Stock Throughput
- Warehouse Legal Liability
- Equipment Breakdown
- Quake and Flood
- Bonds
- Foreign Liability
- Pollution
- Employment Practice Liability
- Directors and Officers
- Cyber Liability
- Employee Benefits
Affiliations
- North American Meat Association
- California Olive Association
- Ag Safe
- California Farm Bureau
- Almond Alliance of California
- California Cattleman’s Association
- Western Agricultural Processors Association
- California Beekeepers Association
- California Seed Association
- California Hay & Grain
- California Bean Shippers Association
- California Warehouse Association
- California Farm Labor Contractor Association
