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GUARD’s Becky Barnette Offers Workers’ Comp Insights in Rough Notes
March 13, 2026GUARD’s Vice President of Workers’ Compensation, Becky Barnette, was featured this month in Rough Notes, a premier monthly trade magazine for independent property and casualty insurance agents and brokers. In an article exploring the impact of aging on the Workers’ Compensation industry, Barnette offered her perspective on the stability of Workers’ Comp, suggesting that long-term decline in claim frequency continues…
Read MoreGUARD’s Newest Field Office Opens in Philadelphia
January 23, 2026Berkshire Hathaway GUARD opened its newest field office this week in the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia field office, located in Duane Morris Plaza, is within easy walking distance of restaurants, hotels, and shopping. Positioned between Rittenhouse Square and the Market Street Corridor, GUARD’s Philadelphia office is accessible from SEPTA’s Broad Street and Market–Frankford lines. Amtrak service and multiple…
Read MoreGUARD Named One of NEPA’s Best Places to Work 2025
January 6, 2026Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies was recently named a gold award winner in the Times Leader’s NEPA Best Places to Work 2025 supplement. We are honored to receive this award and proud to contribute to the future of the Wyoming Valley. Read more at the Times Leader.
Read MoreGUARD’s Becky Barnette Highlighted in AM Best Article
December 1, 2025The November 2025 issue of Best’s Review includes a spotlight on how technology is reshaping workplace safety and workers’ compensation trends. The article, “New Technology Helps Prevent Workplace Injuries as Claims Frequency Declines,” explores why claims frequency continues to fall while severity rises, and how insurers are responding. Becky Barnette, GUARD Vice President of Workers’ Compensation, contributed insights on industry…
Read MoreBH GUARD Announces Partnership with London Underwriters
September 4, 2025Berkshire Hathaway GUARD recently announced a new collaboration with London Underwriters, a leading wholesale insurance broker. The partnership will give insurance agencies streamlined access to GUARD’s broad range of commercial insurance products, enabling agents to deliver tailored coverage efficiently and securely. Agencies can utilize London Underwriters’ LU One platform to quickly quote and bind Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Workers' Compensation policies.…
Read MoreJackie Kendzor Featured in “Women Inspired”
August 22, 2025GUARD’s Vice President of Human Resources, Jackie Kendzor, was recently featured in a special section from the Times Leader entitled "Women Inspired." This feature celebrates the achievements of remarkable women in the community and includes messages from companies across the Wyoming Valley honoring influential women within their organizations. Kendzor has been with GUARD for 14 years. She leads a team…
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