Karen Farris and Spencer McClenahan of RHSB at the Attitudes & Attire Kick-Off Reception for the 2013 Fundraising Luncheon. Karen Farris Chairman of the Board at Roach Howard Smith & Barton serves as President on the Board of Directors for Attitudes & Attire a charitable organization that helps build the self-esteem of women entering the…
Now hiring for Claims Advocate position in Dallas office. Competitive salary, bonus plan, Group health coverage, long term disability, 401k plan with company match and vacation/sick time. Description: To act as an intercessor between client and carrier/TPA to ensure customers received prompt, courteous, proactive and professional action on their losses. Click Here for complete job…
Emergency Preparedness Planning Ten Practical Tips for the Small Business Owner Establish an evacuation plan to be sure everyone can get out quickly in an emergency. Designate primary and secondary evacuation routes and exits. Be sure that evacuation routes and emergency exits are clearly marked and well lit, wide enough, and clear at all times. Train your…
You never know when a disaster may strike – but you can be prepared with a home inventory. Know Your Stuff® is the Insurance Information Institute’s online home inventory software. This application makes creating and updating your home inventory easy. With the free, secure online storage you will have access to your inventory anywhere, any time.…
Understanding Cyber Risks for Technology Companies Think of all the well-regarded companies you’ve seen named in the news, not for their products or services, but for their alleged failure to protect the personal information of their customers. Breaches to computer networks and the ramifications of unauthorized access to sensitive data are the key elements of…
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings has declared the city’s recent West Nile virus outbreak a state of emergency and authorized an aerial spraying of insecticide in the city and surrounding areas to begin tonight. Weather permitting, spraying will begin in the Dallas metropolitan area at 8:30 pm and last until midnight. More than 200 cases of…
Workers’ Compensation Costs Do you control them or do they control you? In today’s economic environment, we continually look for ways to reduce expenses. In most cases when reviewing insurance costs, we find time and time again that workers’ compensation costs account for the majority of risk management dollars whether the program is fully-insured or…
Preventing Heat-Related Illnesses There are important steps employers can take before anyone heads out to work for the day: Stay informed on the local weather forecast, especially if high temperatures are predicted. On abnormally hot and humid days, try to limit strenuous work to the cooler early morning or evening hours, or reschedule work altogether…
Don’t Overlook Structures on Property Schedules Insurance programs with omitted buildings or structures are far too common. Few firms have insurance providing coverage for unlisted buildings or structures. As insurance providers change over time, divisions are bought and sold, or renewal terms become more restrictive, the importance of accurate property schedules is more apparent. Some…
ID Theft through Hotels on the Rise Do you use your Debit Card when checking in to Hotels? Last month the FTC sued the Wyndham Hotel Group, which manages over 7,000 hotels under 12 brand names, for not adequately protecting their clients’ financial information. Wyndham has experienced 3 major breaches in the past 2 years resulting…