Archive for April 2015

More than 143 million people in the mainland states now live on shaky ground, earthquake scientists say. That’s because more people have moved into the quake-prone West Coast and some quake zones were recently expanded, according to researchers from the … The article Scientists: Western Migration Has Put 143M Americans in Quake-Prone Areas appeared first…

Cumberland County commissioners are considering an ordinance to fine the owners of dogs who bite someone and causes them to need medical attention. The Fayetteville Observer reported that the proposal to impose a $500 fine received preliminary approval Monday night. … The article North Carolina County Considers $500 Fine for Dog Bite appeared first on…

The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers has given Jim Armitage the Woodworth Memorial Award, the highest honor IIABA bestows on one of its members, during the annual Big “I” legislative conference. Armitage is vice president of Arroyo Insurance in Arcadia, … The article California’s Armitage Given Big “I” Highest Honor appeared first on Insurance Journal.…

Combatting Change Fatigue By: Gina Deveney, Beyond From mergers and acquisitions to the implementation of the latest IT technology, organizational changes can take place at any time. The work needed to adjust to these changes often takes a toll on employees, managers and executives, leading to change fatigue. According to a 2013 survey by the Katzenbach…

9 Tips to Prevent Poor and Expensive Hiring Decisions By: Diana Schneidman, Omnia Group If only you could turn back time and prevent the numerous hiring mistakes you have made in the past! Poor hiring decisions can be expensive when new employees do not prove to be the staffers you anticipated. A study by the…

Designations or Degrees? The Education Needed to Excel in Underwriting By: Mike McDonough   Underwriting jobs have never seen higher demand in the insurance industry. And the path to advancement in this increasingly opportunistic field doesn’t always mean a higher degree. More than ever, education in insurance industry designations and further certification can lead to…

April Insurance Job Market Observations  by: Mike McDonough Spring is in full-force and with it comes an increase in Marketing and Sales positions across the Midwest. Customer Service openings are seeing an uptick across the East Coast and Texas, while on the Executive side, we’re seeing more postings throughout Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois. Once again,…

Colorado lawmakers choked back tears and recalled the state’s painful history of school violence Tuesday as they advanced a plan intended to reduce school shootings by making public schools legally liable for student safety. The approval of the Republican-controlled Colorado … The article School Shooting Liability Bill Advanced by Colorado Lawmakers appeared first on Insurance…

A former grade school teacher in eastern Oregon says she was so scared when a man burst into her classroom and pulled the trigger on the pistol he pointed at her face that she suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and … The article Teacher Scared by Gunman in Drill Sues Oregon District for PTSD appeared…