Author: danddconnection

Coverage Alert & Policy Endorsements

August 7, 2019

A note from John Manning:

We are witnessing trends with Brokers being Surprised that Exclusionary Endorsements or Special Exclusionary Wording are included in their policy portfolios.  These are negatively impacting claims coverage.

It is imperative when New Policies are Bound or Renewed, the Declarations Pages and All Endorsements are carefully reviewed to make sure they are appropriate for your clients Risks.

All too often theses endorsements are included to lower premiums, but the downside they reduce coverage… So in other words, you get what you pay for.  So be careful not to be blinded by the quote, but refocus and review the coverages.

Insurance Associates of Fresno: Wine and Wisdom

August 7, 2019

The Insurance Associates of Fresno is having a Wine and Wisdom event this Tuesday, August 20 for E&O Hot Spots. Please review the above flyer and if interested please RSVP no later than August 16th.

Fresno Office: Pinedale Walking Buddies

July 31, 2019

On Thursday, August 1, at 9:00am, Vanessa Savoy from Pinedale Elementary School will be in the Fresno Office conference room to go over the Walking Buddies program for the coming year.

All who are interested are welcome to attend!

The D&D Project: Vacation Day Raffle

July 31, 2019

A message from The D&D Project:

The D&D Project will be raffling off a Vacation Day to be used this year for one lucky D&D employee. Thank you Matt & Mike DeFendis for donating this for our Fresno & Clovis offices. Tickets can be purchased starting today and will end Thursday, August 1 before 1pm.  Please see any D&D Project member to purchase. Proceeds will benefit the D&D Scholarship Fund.

You can place your ticket in the bucket in my (Darlene Ayala) row. If you have any questions, let us know.

**Clovis Office, if you are wanting tickets, Chris from IT will be there tomorrow morning and can deliver to you and collect your donation. If you miss him, I can make other arrangements next week. Just let me know the amount of tickets you want to purchase.

****Also we are always looking for new members with new ideas, so see any member interested in the D&D Project. ****

Thank you & Good Luck.

The D&D Project: Block P and Scholarship Updates

July 30, 2019

The D&D Project raised over $368 from your donations during the latest Casual Week over July 4th!

The Pinedale Block P Dinner that took place on May 29th was a great success, and Matt DeFendis was there serving parents and students at the event. Dinner was from DiCicco’s and sponsored by the D&D project. 

Pictured below are the scholarship recipients from Clovis West and Washington Union High School, and our own Katie Beyerle was there at Clovis West to present the awards. The students were excited for their scholarship and advised it would be in good use.

Thank you again for the support for The D&D Project, and stay tuned for future opportunities to participate in our fundraisers and activities!

Modesto Office: Pupz & Palz Rescue

July 28, 2019

The Modesto office is collecting newspapers to donate to Pupz & Palz Rescue on Carpenter Road. There is a box in the break room for donations.

Pets Account for Nearly 400 Workers’ Comp Claims A Year in Oregon

July 25, 2019

“Slip and falls, flying tools, poor posture. The workplace can be dangerous, and now you can add pets to the risks that Oregon workers face.

Dogs and cats have accounted for more than 1,900 claims since 2014 received by SAIF, Oregon’s not-for-profit workers’ compensation insurance company. That averages out to nearly 400 pet-related worker’s comp claims each year.”

To read the full article in Insurance Journal and for tips to send to clients on staying safe around animals, click here.

Congratulations, Doug Dinjian!

July 23, 2019

Congratulations to D&D’s very own Doug Dinjian in the Stockton office on being installed as the Greater Stockton Chamber of Commerce President!

Click here to read more about Doug’s exciting new position in the Chamber’s Port of Call magazine.