Archive for August 2016

A Leominster, Mass., man who set fire to his own restaurant to collect the insurance money has been sentenced to four years in prison. Jeffrey Cordio, who owned the West End Diner, was also sentenced in federal court to three … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

Lessons from Olympians Part 2: How to develop and motivate talent like America’s best By: Mike McDonough   In our last article we took a look at Olympian Michael Phelps and passed along how the motivation and mentorship skills he uses can translate into keeping your own veteran employees happy and producing on the job.…

The summer is winding down, the Olympics are wrapping up and school is almost back in session. While summer is almost over, one of the hottest stretches for hiring is just getting started. From now until November, we’ll see more and more jobs pouring in every day, so make sure your resume is up to…

Lessons from Olympians, Part 1 How to develop and motivate talent like America’s best By: Mike McDonough The Olympic games are in full swing, and as some of the nation’s top talent competes, you may be wondering how you can find and develop employees in your industry that can rise to the heights of our…

The Truth about Job References By Melissa Kennedy, Beyond   When applying for a job, it’s not just your resume and interview that matter. Who you select to be your reference can make a huge difference. For me, picking the right reference has always been a challenge. There was a time, years ago, when I…

By Andrew G. Simpson Too few Americans take steps to prepare for disasters and too many assume their home insurance policies will bail them out if one strikes. As disaster season peaks, a new national consumer survey commissioned by Trusted Choice and the Independent … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal       

By Andrew G. Simpson As more than 100,000 Americans flee destructive wildfires in California and floods in Louisiana, earth sends yet another reminder that the worst is yet to come: a new record for planet-wide heat. Last month wasn’t just the hottest July on record for the … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal…

By Andrew G. Simpson So far, the fight against America’s opioid crisis has focused on treating addiction and curbing abuse. In February, President Barack Obama asked Congress for $1.1 billion to fund health care for addicts, and last month Congress allocated $181 million in grants for state programs. … Read More Read more here:: Insurance…

Boston Insurance Brokerage Inc. (BIB), a provider of commercial insurance, tapped Brian Lynch, vice president of high value personal lines, to head the opening of its office in Washington D.C. Lynch initially joined the firm in February 2014 as a … Read More Read more here:: Insurance Journal