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Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs: Tips for Your Commercial Clients
September 3, 2019
Business owners large and small understand that controlling expenses is an important part of their success, and insurance premiums are part of that equation. Since workers’ compensation is a “must-have” for most employers (meaning, it’s required by law), what steps can be taken to control these insurance costs? First, What Not to Do!Don’t let your clients sacrifice quality coverage for…
Read MoreThese homegrown companies are helping fuel economic growth in NEPA
August 26, 2019“Led locally by the exceptional executive team of Sy Foguel, Carl Witkowski, and Eitan Ajchenbaum, Berkshire Hathaway GUARD’s decision to purchase the Wilkes-Barre Center Building on Public Square two years ago signaled the beginning of one of the most significant economic development expansions in the history of the city.” Read the full opinion piece by State Senator John Yudichak in…
Read MoreGUARD move almost complete; 700-plus working at downtown company
August 7, 2019The move of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD operations to Public Square is nearing completion. A spokesperson for the company said the remodeling of eight of the 10 floors at GUARD Tower at 39 Public Square has been completed. The spokesperson also said more than 700 employees are now working at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD in downtown Wilkes-Barre. More are expected to be…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Announces Partnership with Auto-Out®
July 25, 2019Kitchen fires are a common occurrence fueled by the combination of everyday distractions, hot kitchen stove burners, and the grease laden environment of the kitchen. According to the National Fire Protection Association, a home fire occurs every 88 seconds and cooking is the leading cause of home fires. The Insurance Journal states that fire-related claims are also the most expensive. Auto-Out Venthood is a stovetop fire…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Takes on Distracted Driving in Commercial Fleets
July 23, 2019The number of auto accidents is increasing, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data. Carriers are looking for ways to mitigate risk, and many are turning to technologies to help their insureds better manage their fleet and offering capabilities to improve driver safety. Berkshire Hathaway GUARD chose Safe Drive Systems (SDS) one of the few companies with a solution…that…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway GUARD Now Offering Commercial Automobile Coverage in DE, KY, and DC
July 1, 2019Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies recently added a Commercial Automobile product in Delaware, Kentucky, and the District of Columbia. The company's policy is designed for local and intermediate travel exposures up to a 200-mile radius. According to CEO Sy Foguel, "We continue to expand our commercial lines portfolio nationwide to supply our network of independent agents with quality products that enable them to…
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