Classifying workers as independent contractors is about to get more difficult in California. The state has recently passed a new law, Assembly Bill 5, which establishes new rules for gig work. The law goes into […]
Nonprofits: Plug the “Money Leaks” This Giving Season
As we enter another holiday giving season, it’s an exciting time for nonprofits. With about one third of all annual charitable giving happening between September and December, it’s also a crucial time for a nonprofit’s […]
Commercial Insurance renewal creates an excellent opportunity
When your commercial insurance renewals comes due keep us in mind. Heffernan’s access and service platforms are exceptionally unique. This creates an excellent opportunity for you to explore multiple coverage, cost and service options in the changing […]
Would Your Manufacturing Business Survive a Product Liability Lawsuit?
As NBC News recently reported, seven people in the U.S. have died from vaping-related lung illnesses, with 530 cases of illnesses now reported in 38 states. The federal government is investigating, and many local and state […]
How Annuities Can Help Fund Retirement
How much will you need for retirement? It’s a difficult question to answer, but one thing is clear – many Americans are worried that they don’t have enough. According to Retirement Insecurity 2019, a report from […]
Beware of Nonprofit Board and Reputation Exposures
Nonprofits can be sued over a wide range of claims, just like their for-profit counterparts. In fact, Insurance Journal reports that directors and officers liability claims occur twice as often in nonprofits compared to private companies. The […]
Selecting A Business Insurance Broker: 5 Questions to Consider
Business insurance is a complicated matter. To make sure you’re getting the best coverage, rates and services, you need to enlist the help of the right business insurance broker. To find that perfect match, consider […]
California AB5 – What Does It Mean for Your Business?
Classifying workers as independent contractors is about to get more difficult in California. The state has recently passed a new law, Assembly Bill 5, which establishes new rules for gig work. The law goes into […]
Workplace Harassment Prevention
We’ve partnered with ThinkHR to offer a solution to clients who are required to comply with this new law. ThinkHR has developed a completely new product to meet state requirements called Workplace Harassment Prevention. Workplace Harassment Prevention gives employers […]
Careful Hiring Practices: An Essential Step in Reducing the Incidence of Workers’ Compensation Claims
The home health industry needs workers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an increase of 1,208,800 new home health aide and personal care aide positions between 2016 and 2026. Finding workers to fill those positions may […]
Advocacy and Guidance in the Commercial Insurance Marketplace
Heffernan’s reputation and success was built through our work in industry niches s such as nonprofit, construction, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, food distribution, real estate and technology. With ten branch offices coast-to-coast and approximately 450 staff members, Heffernan’s reach spans to most […]
Climate Change Risk: Why it Matters to Businesses
Constant news of hurricanes, fires and floods has led many to believe that natural disasters are increasing. The costs associated with these disasters are also increasing. The NASA Earth Observatory states, “Climate change may not be responsible […]
How Employers Can Help Fight Opioid Addiction
Opioid addiction has reached a crisis point, and the impact is reaching workplaces around the country. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety: Opioids killed more than 47,600 people in the U.S. in 2017. Two-thirds […]
Insurance for Senior Care & Living Communities
As an insurance broker dedicated to the senior living sector, I am amazed and impressed by how many of our current and future clients have expanded their resident services offerings in order to meet increased […]
Heffernan Insurance Brokers Acquires Mahan Insurance Brokers
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, acquires Mahan Insurance Brokers. The firm has purchased the assets of the Newport-based Mahan effective October […]
Insurance for Senior Care & Living Communities
As an insurance broker dedicated to the senior living sector, I am amazed and impressed by how many of our current and future clients have expanded their resident services offerings in order to meet increased acuity levels and […]
Why Business Should Prepare Now for Insurance Market Hardening
Why Business Should Prepare Now for Insurance Market Hardening You might not realize it, but times have been pretty good for insurance customers. Although there have been some exceptions, for the most part, premiums have […]
Webinar business insurance
On behalf of Heffernan, please join us for this interactive and informative Webinar! Heffernan’s reputation and success was built through our work in industry niches s such as nonprofit, construction, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, food distribution, real estate and technology. […]
Protect Your IPO with Technology Insurance
Lyft’s stock prices plunged soon after the ride-sharing company went public. According to the Insurance Journal, lawsuits from investors caused the stock price to drop 17 percent just weeks after the initial offering. For many startups, […]
Teen Driving – Keeping Your New Driver Safe
The most important day of your teen’s life has arrived. They are exiting the DMV with their temporary license in one hand while the other stretches out for the family car keys. You’ve spent the […]
Insurance for healthcare providers
Growth. Disruption. Innovation. Times are changing in health care. Are your insurance and risk management programs keeping up? With health care reform, a booming older population, industry consolidation, cyber risk, and evolving technology, there are […]