On Tuesday, 10/16/12, an earthquake hit the Northeast. The epicenter was in southeast Maine, but the effects of the 4.0 magnitude earthquake were felt into Massachusetts and Connecticut. Fortunately, …
Marine Hurricane Preparedness
As Hurricane Sandy touched down on the along the East Coast this week, boaters should be aware of what to do to in order to take the necessary precautions …
Employee Spotlight: Becca Jennette
Rebecca Jennette joined Deland, Gibson in 2010 as the receptionist. In October 2011, she transitioned into personal lines as a junior account manager, and recently became a customer account manager. …
"Why do I need a renter's (or condo) policy?"
Renters Insurance / Condominium Unit Owner Insurance May people question if they need to purchase this valuable coverage, or question why they should. Why purchase the insurance? Below are …
‘Intentional Growth’ In Your HR Career
Keeping with this theme, an excellent article by John C. Maxwell in a recent issue of Success magazine identifies the key factors in “intentional growth.” Here are my recommendations on using …
Understanding Exposures
Quick Definition Actuaries analyze trends based on historical loss and exposure information. Exposure data is a way to measure the type and scope of risk being analyzed. Exposures vary …
Uptick in E&O claims
The industry has seen an uptick in E&O claims. This is the case due to the poor economy and many other factors. It is important to note that many …
Watch Those Attendance Policies!
From our Strategic Partner: HR That Works Every month we receive dozens of calls from employers asking whether they can terminate an employee with an attendance problem. In most …
Kids Off to College? Time to ask Questions about Insurance
This time of year can be very stressful for one particular group of parents. When you’re son or daughter heads off to college for the first time it’s natural …
5 Vital Insurance Questions Every Business Should Ask
Insurance questions from business owners often follow a similar pattern. As a business owner you want to know where you can get the best coverage for the least cost. …