Insurance People is extremely proud to announce that our friends at Healthy Start Academy, are the recipients of Utica’s School Safety Excellence Award. Located in the West End of downtown Durham, Healthy Start Academy is the first recipient of this award in North Carolina. Healthy Start Academy (HSA), the first charter school in NC, opened their doors in 1997 and are leaders in the Charter School Movement. Utica has over 45 years of experience in this industry so to see them acknowledge an original member of this movement, shows their desire to reward success. Because of the current state of…
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As insurance agents, our job is to help save people money as well as protect them from risks; however, accidents happen. Claims are an unfortunate part of the insurance industry and it is imperative that they are handled in a prompt and efficient manner. Reporting claims immediately after the incident can save you time and money. The faster a claim is reported, the faster it can be closed and paid. Builders Mutual wants to emphasize the importance of this process. For information, please click here.
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Here at Insurance People, we love to be involved with organizations that are making a positive impact on the community. One of such organizations is SafeSchools; a leader in eLearning resources for the education system. SafeSchools is taking the initiative when it comes to schools reopening, by providing resources and news articles to the public. Two of these articles are especially valuable during our country’s current environment. One of the articles focuses on online training for Administrators to return to school safely, and the other focuses implementing new Title IX regulations in K-12 schools. For more information on returning to…
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Like many businesses across the country, the restaurant industry has had their own unique challenges presented to them due to COVID-19. Creating a safe and comfortable environment for your customers has never been more difficult, fortunately, we are all in this together. Specifically, EMPLOYERS has been working hard to provide Small Business Resources to help restaurants during these trying times. For more information, please read EMPLOYERS, “Road to Recovery: Restaurant Reopening Tips” article here.
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Due to Covid-19 and social distancing, Americans have been facing increased levels of financial and mental hardships. More specifically, students and young adults alike have been at the forefront of this crisis. For our country to reach its utmost potential, we need our future leaders to not only feel comfortable but also supported; specifically, in their own school. SafeSchools, an industry leader in training courses for educational institutions, provides modules on mental health for students to help proactively change the current environment. Please take the time to read the full SafeSchools’ article below to learn more: A recent survey of 3,300…
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As businesses and organizations begin to reopen in the age of COVID19, ensuring a clean and disinfected place of business is paramount for regulatory and safety concerns. To help employers bring employees back safely, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality hosted a webinar on “Demystifying Cleaning in the Age of COVID19.” The webinar covers effective practices for decontamination along with pathogen control practices, disinfectant choices, modes of transmission and much more! Ensure your organization is prepared by watching the recorded webinar or by reviewing the PowerPoint presentation that can be found on the NCDEQ’s website. The NC…
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Small Business Update On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act,” also known as the CARES Act. Included in this unprecedented economic relief package is the Paycheck Protection Program that provides $350 billion of assistance to small businesses to help them keep their employees on payroll and cover important expenses through a forgivable loan program. Here are some of the highlights: · Companies with fewer than 500 employees can obtain loans of up to $10 million, with the size of the loan based on a business’s average monthly payroll for 2.5 months. ·…
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Cyber Security – COVID-19 Scams Cybercriminals have been extorting businesses, organizations and individuals since the creation of the Internet. Preying on the average person’s inexperience with IT, cybercriminals continue to adapt in their quest to trick and deceive. Although there has been substantial threat for the past few decades, the recent and on-going COVID-19 pandemic has chummed the waters for the hungry hackers. The effects from COVID-19 have fashioned a brand new, easily penetrable niche for cybercriminals. These groups and individuals are using the fear, uncertainty, and lack of education about the virus as ammunition and bait. Understanding the…
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In accordance with recommended procedures and guidelines from the CDC, NCDHHS, and other government agencies, Insurance People is practicing social distancing by transitioning agency operations to Work From Home. Insurance People will continue to operate at normal hours and provide the same unparalleled customer service. With this being said, we ask that you please be patient during this transition as technical difficulties may arise. We hold our clients to the utmost importance. During these times of uncertainty, we want to reassure our clients that Insurance People will continue to go above and beyond to meet their needs. At Insurance…
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Insurance People of North Carolina partnered with the Institute of WorkComp Professionals to train our agents to become leaders in the field of Workers’ Compensation insurance. Armed with the knowledge and skills that go beyond insurance coverage procurement, our team members earned the title of Certified Work Comp Advisor (CWCA). Today, there are currently more than 800 certified members across the country. The entire goal of a CWCA is to help frustrated employers take back control of their Workers’ Compensation insurance. Employers are frustrated because their premiums are skyrocketing, their process isn’t in control, and their coverage confuses them. Due…
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