As we discussed in our blog earlier this month, September is National Preparedness Month, an initiative by the Ready Campaign “designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies” (source). This week’s theme is ‘Check Your Insurance Coverage.’ If a disaster strikes, insurance is your first line of … Continue reading Preparedness Month: Check Your Insurance Coverage
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Life at Georgetown – Thomas Wagaman
By Thomas Wagaman, Associate Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Silver Spring, MD 20901 Describe your job. What do you do? My job is to make sure that businesses are getting the best possible value with their business insurance. I start the process by identifying businesses who I feel like I have the opportunity to help. Once … Continue reading Life at Georgetown – Thomas Wagaman
Preparedness Month: Physical Threats
This month is National Preparedness Month, an initiative by the Ready Campaign, which is “designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies.” Each week highlights a different, important element of disaster preparedness. This first week is ‘Make and Practice Your Plan.’ In case of a natural disaster … Continue reading Preparedness Month: Physical Threats
Craziest Claim of the Month – “Mind Slip…Major Damage”
We all do it. We all forget. We forget to turn our headlights off, close the gas cap, or take our coffee off the top of the car before driving off. Sometimes those mind slips can be funny…other times they can be outright disastrous. In this month’s craziest claim, one tiny forgetful incident led to … Continue reading Craziest Claim of the Month – “Mind Slip…Major Damage”
Looking Past the Premium
By: Patrick Keightley, CIC, Vice President Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Silver Spring, MD There is no denying that Workers’ Compensation is complex. When choosing a carrier, it is imperative that businesses evaluate a number of factors…not just simply choose based on the premium costs. Two factors that are often overlooked are how carriers historically handle … Continue reading Looking Past the Premium
Why Return To Work Programs Are a Win-Win
By: Patti Maluchnik, CIC, CBIA Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Frederick, MD 21703 Return to work programs are an underutilized and undervalued tool that businesses in all industries should look to leverage. These programs have an even larger impact in industries such as construction, where Workers Compensation claims tend to be more prevalent. Not only are … Continue reading Why Return To Work Programs Are a Win-Win
Life at Georgetown – Matthew Simmons
By Matthew Simmons, CIC Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Silver Spring, MD 20901 Describe your job. What do you do? I’m a Vice President at Georgetown Insurance. When I consider my job, I like to think about it in terms of assurance. Our customers are trusting us to protect their lifestyles and what they have created … Continue reading Life at Georgetown – Matthew Simmons
The Danger of Underinsuring or Underestimating Your Property Policy
By: Joseph C. Smith, CIC, CPIA, CBIA Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Frederick, MD Honesty, transparency, and thoroughness are three important qualities that every business owner should look for in their insurance agent. When it comes to protecting your business, it is critical to have an agent who is genuinely looking out for your best interest…not … Continue reading The Danger of Underinsuring or Underestimating Your Property Policy