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

“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!

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.

Monday Motivation: July 22, 2019

“Reflect upon your present blessings – of which every man has many – not on your misfortunes, of which all men have some.” 

-Charles Dickens

Fresno Grizzlies: Final Day to RSVP

If you plan to attend the Fresno Grizzlies game on 7/26, please RSVP to Tara Beach by the end of the day. 

If you’ve already replied and need to change the number of tickets you requested, please inform Tara today as well.

Post Malone Concert Tickets

There are 2 tickets and a parking pass available to purchase for Post Malone at the Save Mart Center on September 21st.  Tickets are $140.50 each and the parking pass is $15.00.  Please reply to Tara Beach (tara.beach@dibu.com ) by the end of the day Wednesday, July 17, if interested.  A drawing will be held Thursday, July 18. PAYMENT WILL BE DUE WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF THE DRAWING

Monday Motivation: July 15, 2019

“Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.” 

-Ralph Waldo Emerson

#TBT: July 4th

The Fresno office got in the spirit on July 4th last week!

Matt Harbeck and Bob Taylor Give Back

Congratulations to Matt Harbeck and Bob Taylor, who were give the awards for the “Top Selling Company” and “Top Selling Corner” in the Modesto Salvation Army’s Red Shield Kidz Day paper sales for 2019! Way to go!!

Monday Motivation: July 8, 2019

Putting yourself out there is hard, but it’s so worth it. I don’t think anyone who has ever spoken out, or stood up or had a brave moment, has regretted it. It’s empowering and confidence-building and inspiring. Not only to other people, but to yourself. 

-Megan Rapinoe

Important Email Policy Update

Due to the increased number of “scam” emails from people stating they work at DiBuduo & DeFendis, Office 365 is introducing a new security feature. All emails coming from outside the organization will have a banner at the top stating they’re not from DiBuduo & DeFendis. This will not affect the content of the email in anyway. This is just to help you avoid any scams in the future by providing you with more information to make an informed decision. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the IT Department.