I love the month of February, because it means Spring Training is just around the corner! Since I am an avid Chicago Cubs fan, the only way I can possibly feel any sort of victory by season’s end is by playing fantasy baseball. Sad, isn’t it?!
Hit a Home Run with Your Contingency Plan
February 20, 2012
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Posted by Jason Brown
Art Imitating Life
January 25, 2012
Over the weekend, I was watching a drama on television where the plot centered on a law firm and its various office relationships intertwined with some courtroom action. Although I do like this show, it struck me that the plot had shifted from the actual court proceedings being the core of the show to those behind closed-door trysts. Definitely not a show made for young eyes!
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Posted by Jason Brown
New Year’s Resolutions – Corporate Style!
December 28, 2011
Wow, it’s hard to believe that 2011 is almost over! It’s been a wild ride this year, with the many ups and downs with our economy and unusual weather across our country……. so much of this is out of our control! It just seems like none of us can ever get a break!
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The Invisible Criminal
November 28, 2011
I receive e-mails periodically from industry sources that share information on various insurance topics. One thing that’s certain is that communication has changed since I entered the industry. From the not-so-green printed manuals to Facebook and digital newsletters, information flows fast and furious with no end in sight.
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Posted by Jason Brown
Coming of Age in the Workforce
October 31, 2011
My oldest daughter works at a local fast-food restaurant. While she has just entered college, she started working at the restaurant during her senior year in high school. And, like all younger workers, she was worried that college students would come home for summer break and take some of her hours to make some money. Jobs are at a premium these days as you know, with a national unemployment rate hovering around 9.1% as of August 2011. Fortunately, her hours did not decrease much even though, as was broadcast this year, college students were having difficulty landing summer work.
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Posted by Jason Brown
What NOT to Forget on Moving Day!
October 12, 2011
I was reading the newspaper today and noticed something unusual – a business is expanding! I know with our economy, it’s hard to spend money, especially when it comes to a new building. It was a nice surprise to see a company is growing and needing more space! However, it got me to wondering…… will this business tell their insurance agent about the new premises?
I know insurance can be one of the last items considered when undergoing such a major company change. But if you don’t inform your agent about the new premises, you may have an unexpected problem in the event of a loss.
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Posted by Jason Brown
Five Questions that Could Save Lives in a Fire
September 26, 2011
This has been a strange year for weather, with some catastrophic losses occurring in the most unlikely of places. From earthquakes in Virginia to massive flooding in Pennsylvania, one has to wonder if we are truly safe from Mother Nature sometimes!
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“Back” to Basics
September 9, 2011
Have you ever had an employee unable to work due to a back injury? If you have, you are not alone, as many employers deal with this serious workplace issue. By following a few simple tips, you can help reduce back injuries at your facility, which makes for a healthier staff and potential savings in insurance costs.
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Posted by Jason Brown
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