Month: January 2019

Development Academy: Sexual Harassment & Abusive Conduct Prevention

January 28, 2019

Please send the following info to any clients who may be interested:

The ever-changing landscape regarding sexual harassment, workplace violence, and general harassment law is focusing heavily on preventative training regarding all tiers of employment. This seminar is in a train-the-trainer format for your management team, and will assist in the training of all non-management employees regarding your company’s harassment policy. 

Sexual Harassment Training

February 13, 2019

Pardini’s Banquets & Catering
2257 W. Shaw Ave.
Fresno, CA 93711

For registration, click HERE

For event questions, please contact: Michelle Hernandez, Loss Control Coordinator 559.437.6812 or [email protected]

Industry News: Top 10 financial & professional lines risks in 2019, according to Marsh

January 24, 2019

The U.S. market for financial and professional insurance coverage saw a number of challenges in 2018, including new privacy regulations, an increase in workplace sexual harassment claims as the #MeToo movement continued to gain traction and more securities litigation activity.

These risks are expected to continue in 2019, with some becoming even more difficult and requiring risk professionals, directors, officers, and others to take action to safeguard their companies and people.

Click here to read the full article.

Joyce’s Retirement Celebration

January 15, 2019

The entire Fresno office is permitted to join in a lunch celebration of Joyce’s retirement at Bel Piatto Italian Restaurant in Modesto at noon on 1/31/19.  

Please RSVP to Mary Beth Smith ([email protected]) as quickly as possible so that we can make reservations. 

Thank you.

Industry News: What PG&E Means for the Rest of Us

January 15, 2019

“For those of us who are long-suffering customers of PG&E Corp., the giant northern California utility’s announcement that it will file for bankruptcy protection could be seen as same old, same old. After all, this is PG&E’s second trip to bankruptcy court just since the dawn of the new millennium—the first, in 2001, followed a botched attempt to deregulate the electricity market. In 2010, negligence by PG&E led to the explosion of a natural gas pipeline in a San Francisco suburb that killed eight people and cost the utility $2.5 billion in fines and legal settlements. Over the past two years, we all witnessed the record wildfires and read about PG&E’s likely role, which the company says has led to about $30 billion in liabilities—that it will now try to duck in bankruptcy proceedings.”

To read the full article from Insurance Thought Leadership, click here.

DiBuduo & DeFendis Cardholder Training 

January 10, 2019

There are two dates for our upcoming Cardholder Training: Monday, January 14th or Wednesday, January 16th from 1:30-2:00pm. You only need to attend one of the sessions.

All Fresno Employees we will be meeting in the large conference room for the training, and all outside offices you can follow instructions below to access.

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. 

https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/340159093

You can also dial in using your phone. 

United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 

United States: +1 (669) 224-3319 

Access Code: 340-159-093 

Joining from a video-conferencing room or system? 

Dial: 67.217.95.2##340159093 

Cisco devices: [email protected] 

First GoToMeeting? Let’s do a quick system check: 

https://link.gotomeeting.com/system-check