Author: Jillian Bender-Cormier

What Do 2018’s Marijuana Developments Mean for Your Business?

Marijuana legalization continues to spread, as 33 states now allow for its medical use and Canada recently legalized recreational use throughout the entire country. But businesses need to determine how marijuana will…

Predicting the Top 5 Cyber Threats in 2019

As large-scale cyber attacks continue to make headlines on a regular basis, many businesses have started to realize the importance of safeguarding their systems and data. However, hackers will keep exploiting cyber…

Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2018

OSHA recently unveiled its top 10 most frequently cited standards. The agency reports the leading causes of workplace injuries during its fiscal year (October through the following September) to help businesses identify…

Making a Flood Claim

Heavy rain, storm surge, hurricanes and other severe weather events can lead to devastating floods that cause extensive damage. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flood damage totaled over $8…

3 Pillars to Make 2019 Your Construction Firm’s Best Year Yet

Written by: Lisa Wilson, CPCU, AFIS, CRIS As construction firms reflect on their 2018 results and how to make 2019 even better, here are three pillars to keep in mind. 1. Communication…

100 – 40 = 60

Written By: Roland Guillen Now that I’ve got your attention, did you know a mid-size business can earn back 60 percent or more of its unearned insurance premiums? Business owners know there…

Home Inventory Checklist

In the wake of the disastrous results of the Camp Fire and our neighbors to the north experiencing the gut-wrenching losses of their homes and nearly all possessions, we found it important…

Why I Chose Charter

Why I Chose Charter By Teresa Sale The buzz around charter schools is growing. Instead of being the cure-all replacement for the existing public school system, charter schools have proven to be…

Welcoming Jeffrey Wood as our new Personal Lines Manager

We are pleased to announce that Jeffrey Wood is Warren G. Bender Co.’s new Personal Lines Manager. He joins the team with 21 years’ experience in personal insurance from his prior role…

Introducing Zix Encrypted Emails for Clients

As you are aware, email has become the preferred method for corporate communication. However, email is not a private conversation; unencrypted email messages can be intercepted and read. To ensure the confidentiality…