I started working with a residential plumbing contractor who told me they were receiving sub-par customer service. The owner and I had a brief conversation about the Van Beurden Alternative Approach to see if it would be a right fit for their business operations. The owner agreed it was, and we
Click here to see Part 1 of this blog from October 2021. I hope you have taken a moment to read that as this blog is Part 2 of the other risks, threats and waste that we discovered during my Alternative Approach. Part of my Alternative Approach is to have a
I recently met with a business that was facing a big premium increase. Here is their story. This business had a long-standing relationship (20+ years) with their broker and per the business, their relationship with the broker was satisfactory – a very common theme I hear in our industry. Several months before
Are you considering outsourcing your Workers’ Compensation, payroll and benefits to a PEO? While there are many valid reasons to subscribe to a PEO, there are reasons not to do so. While a PEO relationship may be just the ticket for your business, be aware of the pitfalls that can
Here’s a story of how my discovery of a simple calculation error led to a substantial savings in Work Comp costs for a longtime business client. It is incredible how many California Work Comp premiums can be reduced through Van Beurden’s Alternative Approach that includes a detailed experience modification (Ex-Mod) audit. In
The Insurance Journal recently published a surprising article about Business Interruption Insurance -- lawsuits have surpassed 700. Claims surrounding Business Interruption Insurance are complex and as a result will take years for everything to play out in court. Bottom line, there is a common feeling in the insurance industry that coverages
If your insurance agent is not your first choice to turn to for assistance in applying for safety equipment grants, you might want to reconsider -- and get another insurance agent. I’ve been very successful at it. Here’s my story: When the State Compensation Insurance Fund announced they would be allocating funds
This is an unprecedented time for all. Van Beurden Insurance wants to help everyone navigate through this unknown territory. What is covered? What is not? What are your options as a business owner? Does Workers’ Compensation insurance apply to COVID-19? Workers’ Compensation insurance could apply in cases where a person contracted the
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), one thing is certain about cannabis in the workplace: it is unsafe to be under the influence of cannabis while working in a safety-sensitive position. NSC reports that cannabis impairment can lead to injury or death for employees under the influence, and impact
At the first of this year U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego granted a temporary restraining order sought by the California Trucking Association (CTA) to temporarily block a new California labor law from impacting more than 70,000 truckers, KCRA News reports. The judge is considering imposing a permanent injunction. The