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Monday Motivation: January 1, 2018

January 1, 2018

“Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.”

-Benjamin Franklin

Happy New Year!

IRS Notice 2018-06

December 29, 2017

On Dec. 22, 2017, the IRS issued Notice 2018-06, which extended the 2017 deadline for furnishing statements to individuals under Sections 6055 and 6056. Notice 2018-06 also extended good-faith relief from penalties for 2017 reporting. However, the notice does not extend the due date for filing forms with the IRS for 2017. This ACA Bulletin outlines the new due date and additional guidance in this notice. Click here to read more.

The D&D Project: Washington Union High School Donations

December 21, 2017

Thank you to all who donated to the D&D Project’s initiative with Washington Union High School! These lucky recipients greatly appreciate it!

 

Event: Retirement Reception for Kim Simonian

December 12, 2017

 

Kim Simonian of Nationwide will be retiring at the end of the year. This Wednesday (12/13) from 4 to 6 PM there will be a reception at Vino Grille & Spirits in Fresno. This is being hosted jointly by DiBuduo & DeFendis Insurance and United Valley Insurance Services.

If you would like to attend please send you RSVP to Dirk Seltzer (dirk.seltzer@dibu.com)

Vino Grille is located at 1560 E Champlain Drive, Fresno, CA 93720.

Hope to see you there!

Safety Saturday: Wildfire Preparation and Recovery Tips from Travelers

December 9, 2017
Wildfire Preparation and Recovery Tips from Travelers
Travelers is continuing to monitor the progression of the fast-moving wildfires that are currently impacting various California counties. Because the safety of our agents and customers is important to us, we’d like to share some steps that may be taken to help you prepare and stay safe.

We will also provide these preparation and recovery tips to personal and business insurance customers later today.
For Personal Insurance Customers
✓ Prepare for a Wildfire
✓ Prepare an evacuation plan
✓ Build an emergency preparedness kit in case you’re evacuated quickly or you can’t return to your home
✓ Monitor nearby wildfires on statewide fire maps published by the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
✓ Above all else, please follow local evacuation notices to help protect the personal safety of yourself and others
For Business Insurance Customers
In addition to the above, have a business continuity plan with alternative arrangements for continuing critical operations. Here are some additional resources to consider that may help you reduce the risk of property damage and of injury to you, your family, and employees:
✓ Emergency preparedness
✓ IBHS: Reducing Wildfire Risk, Commercial*
✓ American Red Cross: Wildfire Preparedness*
Claim Reporting
To offer further assistance, Travelers Claim professionals have set up a customer resource center at the following location:
✓ Ventura Beach Marriott
2055 Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
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At the resource center customers will be able to:
✓ Speak directly to one of our Claim professionals
✓ Begin the claim process, or receive assistance with an existing claim
✓ Receive an advance for a covered loss
We’re here to help when your customers need us most. If your customers experience damage or loss, they can contact us:
✓ Online at:
https://www.travelers.com/claims/report-claim/index.aspx (This is a customer reporting site that also is available to agents to report claims on their customers’ behalves. Customers will receive a confirmation email and can expect to hear from their assigned Claim professional shortly thereafter.)
✓ By phone:
• Personal Insurance – 1.800.CLAIM33 (1.800.252.4633)
• Business Insurance – 1.800.238.6225
Suspension of Binding Authority 
As a reminder, with some severe events, one or more of our business units may suspend binding authority. You can get updates on suspension of binding authority by logging onto the “For Agents”section of our website.
*Travelers expressly disclaims any responsibility for the content, materials, accuracy of information and/or the quality of the products or services provided by, available through, or advertised on these third-party sites.