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Help After Hurricane Harvey
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
AUSTIN - The Texas Department of Insurance offers these recommendations for Obtaining help after Hurricane Harvey. Call your insurance agent or company, protect your home or business from further damage; and make a list...
Tips For Filing A Flood Insurance Claim
Friday, September 1, 2017
Tens of thousands of insurance claims are expected to begin rolling in following the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Below are some bullet points to follow when it comes to filing a claim. Take as many photos as...
Preparing Your Business For Flooding
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Floods can sometimes be predictable. For example, charting the habitual swelling of the tides establishes typical water levels and indicates when coastal areas might be prone to flooding. However, more often than not,...
Easy to Forget Cleaning Projects
Thursday, August 24, 2017
As a busy homeowner, it's easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain house-cleaning projects...
REVISED I-9 FORM
Monday, July 31, 2017
On July 17, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, issued an updated version of the I-9 Form; Employment Eligibility Verification. Under federal law,...
OSHA Announces Policy Change On Monorail Hoists In Construction
Thursday, July 20, 2017
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has announced a new enforcement policy that excludes monorail hoists from the requirements of Subpart CC – Cranes and Derricks in...
Understanding Non-Discrimination Testing
Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Employers that sponsor a cafeteria plan and certain other health and welfare plans need to be aware of the requirement for non-discrimination testing. Non-discrimination testing is done to ensure that a plan does not...
Turning To The Positive: How To Be A Better Friend And Co-Worker
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Written by: Robert Ledbetter, Hillside Christian Church & Kimberly Dryden, NCW Insurance Traumatic events such as sudden illnesses, accidents, and deaths can have profound effects on individuals and the way they...