This a reminder that the Christmas Boutique will be this Thursday.
We are still accepting donations for the event. Remember the event will start at 8:15am to give us time to set up the items and price them.
Thank you!
“I’m Singing in the Rain” is an old favorite musical lullaby. However, after getting soaking wet while dancing in the street can bring on the flu.
Commercial:
Please remember, The majority of Commercial Property Policies require “physical damage” to the building (i.e. roof) caused by a covered cause of loss allowing an opening for coverage to apply for interior rain damage. In other words, wind blows off the shingles to allow an opening for the rain to leak inside or a tree limb falls on the roof to cause an opening. Without the roof damage, rain leaks to the building interior is excluded.
If the roof just leaks from lack of maintenance or leaves clogged the roof drain, there is NO coverage. So please be prepared to warn your clients that the adjuster will due their due diligence by inspecting the roof.
Home:
The majority of the home policies take the opposite approach and afford coverage regardless for a sudden roof leak. They do not require storm damage to cause an opening. The Underwriters had more empathy that day, however please be cautious to imply coverage.
Warning:
Also be very cautious to recommend restoration companies to your clients without written back up that coverage is not authorized by D & D and must be approved by the Insurance Company.
On behalf of the P & C Claims Department
Last night, Mike and Matt DeFendis attended The Business Journal’s Best of Central Valley Business Awards. We’re so honored to have been awarded “Best Property/Casualty Insurance Company” for the 6th year in a row.
Thank you for everyone’s support and we’re very humbled to receive this award!
Good morning everyone. Mike and I are extremely thankful for everything you do for D&D and we want to wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving holiday.
If you are traveling this week, please be careful, as the weather is difficult throughout California.
We will be closing down our offices today for the Thanksgiving Holiday at 3pm and will be reopening on Monday Dec. 2. Thank you.
Enjoy your time off and see you in December!
It is that time of year again. The D&D Project will be doing their annual Holiday Boutique in the main kitchen. With the holidays approaching and as you are bringing in your decorations, if you have anything that is new or gently used please donate for the Boutique.
The proceeds will benefit the Washington Union High School. Last year we were able to do 20 ($25) Gift cards from Target to the school.
As you are bringing out your Holiday items, if you have anything you may not use, please donate. We also always look forward for the delicious treats that are donated as well.
Thanks so much and feel free to contact any of the D&D members listed in the flyer above for questions!
Thank you to Curt Zimmerman for providing us with this information on when to get on the road for Thanksgiving, according to Google Maps data.
Please click here to view the full article, and keep these tips in mind while driving throughout the weekend. Stay safe out there!
If you would like to participate for Casual Day or Days next week, please see any D&D Committee Member for your ticket. Thank you!
When: December 20, 2019
Where: Sunnyside Golf Course: 5704 E. Butler Ave Fresno, CA
Time: 11:30am – 2:00pm
Luncheon Choices: roasted pork loin, cranberry chutney, wild rice and broccoli OR chicken piccata, lemon butter white wine caper sauce, rice pilaf and asparagus
Please email Julie (Fresno receptionist) ([email protected]) and let her know whether or not you will be attending and your luncheon choice, no later than November 20th.
Thank you
See the flyer above and read below for IAOF next Meeting and Cereal Collection.
For the Fresno office if you are unable to attend but would like to donate cereal boxes, please give to Kim Combs or Darlene Ayala. For the Clovis office, Traci Burdett is down the block at Sierra Specialty and will be more than happy to make a pick-up if you are unable to attend, but would like to donate.
Again, thank you for the support.
Good afternoon,
Please read the attached announcement below from Matt DeFendis regarding changes to our Employee Benefits Department.
As you may or may not have heard, Debbie Pittman, our current manager in Employee Benefits, will be relocating to Phoenix at year end. Fortunately, she will be staying with the company and work from Phoenix in a sales and service role. Debbie has been a strong leader of our Benefits team and a strong voice on our Management team over the last six years.
As a result of Debbie’s move, we have asked Sandy Rogers to assume the day to day management of the department and she has accepted. Sandy has been with D&D for 20 years and has been instrumental to the overall growth of the Benefits Department. Sandy will be working closely with Debbie and Chris Peters during the transition. As a result of this change, we anticipate reassigning some accounts within the department. Sandy and Debbie will be reaching out to the producers to discuss changes within the department.
Chris Peters will remain as Sales Manager and we ask that all new business opportunities be discussed with Chris before being assigned within the department. Your patience and understanding during this transition is greatly appreciated.
We wish to thank Debbie for the years of leadership she has provided to our Benefits Department and have complete confidence in Sandy’s experience and abilities to assume her new leadership position.
Matt DeFendis