“The true competitors though, are the ones who always play to win.”
-Tom Brady
Monday Motivation: February 4, 2019
February 4, 2019
Author: danddconnection
Industry News: Timber! Man charged with insurance fraud for ‘fake fall’ at work
February 1, 2019
“Oscars season is fast approaching, but this possible bid for Best Actor is unlikely to trouble the Academy.
A New Jersey man has been charged with insurance fraud after a surveillance camera caught him throwing ice on the floor at his workplace and seemingly staging a dramatic fall.”
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 michelle.hernandez@dibu.com
Fresno Office: Superbowl Potluck
January 24, 2019
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.
Monday Motivation: January 21, 2019
January 21, 2019
“The time is always right to do what is right.”
-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Webinar: Current Issues and Trends in Workers Compensation for California Employers
January 18, 2019
SHLC Attorney Brett “Gil” Gilstrap and our very own Tom Moshier will be guest speakers during a Live Webinar on Workers’ Compensation on February 5th. Click here for details and registration.
Fresno Deputy Sheriff’s Association January BBQ
January 18, 2019
FDSA TRI-TIP BBQ
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2019
ALL PRE-ORDERS MUST BE PLACED
BY TUESDAY JANUARY 22ND 4:00PM
Please email all orders to katherine.sierze@dibu.com!
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 (marybeth.smith@dibu.com) 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.