2016 H&A Caring Fund Grant Winners Announced!

Hawley & Associates, in partnership with The National Council for Adoption (NCFA) have come together once again for form the H&A Caring Fund Grant.

The H&A Caring Fund Grant is only open to NCFA National Adoption Conference attendees.

The recipients of the 2016 H&A Caring Fund Grant are:

Bay Area Adoption Services

Spence Chapin

Please click on above links to learn more about these remarkable organizations and where the grant monies will be used to support their missions.

2016 Wayne Hawley Giving Grant Winners Announced!

2016 was the inaugural year for The Wayne Hawley Giving Grant and we look forward to offering this grant to our social service clients for many years to come.  

 

The grant was divided into two grants of $5000.00 each.  We had 33 applications submitted this year and it was so difficult to select only two! We have such amazing clients and only wish we could fund each and every one!

 

The 2016 Wayne Hawley Giving Grant recipients are:

Restart Life, LLC

Oasis of Hope

Please click on the links above for more information of these amazing organizations and how the grant money will used to support their mission.

Happy Thanksgiving from Hawley & Associates!

 

Celebrate World Adoption Month!

Hawley & Associates is so proud to partner with many amazing domestic and international adoption agencies; agencies who offer hope for children and families looking to create a 'forever family'!  We truly believe in the industry we serve and are honored to help protect their missions and the wonderful work they do in the world.

In the spirit of November being World Adoption Month, our client, World Association for Children & Parents (WACAP), located in Seattle, WA., is holding their Ruby Gala and Auction on Saturday, November 19th, 2016! It will be held at the Seattle Marriott in Bellevue, WA.   We will be there, so...COME JOIN US (see link for registration details)!!

This is also WACAP's 40th anniversary in creating those 'forever' homes for children all over the world.  Greg Eubanks, the Chief Executive Director recently shared a Leadership Letter for National Adoption Month and to introduce their $40 for #40 pledge campaign, and we would love to share!

Welcoming A New Team Member to Hawley & Associates!

 

Happy Fall Y'All - Check Out The H&A 3rd Quarter Newsletter

Check out Hawley & Associates' 3rd Quarter Newsletter!

 

Please click on link to enjoy!  http://conta.cc/2eprjTX

 

 

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Why does your Social Service organization need Cyber Liability protection?

In today’s data-driven world where sensitive information is stored and transferred electronically, organizations of all sizes are vulnerable to costly and damaging liabilities from data security breaches that are occurring at alarming and growing rates. Any donor information, your internal database and your financial information can very well be subject to such security breaches.

Whether data is compromised by a hacker, virus, cyber thief, or simply because of lost or stolen computers, laptops, flash drives or smart phones, a breach can have serious ramifications. There are substantial financial costs involved in finding and remedying a breach, including the cost of notifying customers, possible fines and legal expenses. Breach notification is legally mandated in almost all states. The organization can also suffer immense damage to its reputation and from the interruption to business.

Your first line of defense in ensuring protection from a cyber security breach is securing Cyber Liability coverage for your organization.  Need more information?  Please contact Hawley & Associates today!

Hawley & Associates Attends Lutheran Social Service of MN. 'Celebration For Changing Lives'

Hawley & Associates was so honored to be a part of the Lutheran Social Service of MN. "Celebration For Changing Lives" annual fundraising event this year.  It was held at the Marriott City Center, in Minneapolis, MN., September 17th, 2016.

Lutheran Social Service of MN. has been part of the community for over 150 years. They serve Minnesotans by providing a wide range of human support services related to the basic necessities of life - food and shelter, physical health and safety, and emotional and spiritual well being.
 

It was a beautiful venue, amazing food, thought-provoking entertainment, and best of all, stories of hope and inspiration!

 

  

Come Join Our Team!

ASSISTANT ACCOUNT MANAGER

Who said insurance has to be boring?! At Hawley & Associates, we are passionate about what we do and it shows! We specialize in providing insurance products for non-profits nationwide (i.e. adoption and foster care agencies, At-Risk Youth services, just to name a few).

If you want to work for a company where you truly do make a difference every day, and would like to share in our clients' missions of making the world a better place, we want to hear from you! Experience working in the insurance industry preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide unwavering support to our Account Managers
• Process & prepare endorsements, certificates of insurance, proposals & binders
• Enter policy & activity information in Account Management System (AMS360)
• Policy checking & review
• Generate renewal packets
• Order Loss Runs
• Audits
• Account Research
• Front desk reception

Qualifications

• Min. 4-5 years of work experience (experience working in insurance industry preferred)
• Must be computer savvy and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fast learner and willingness to learn new things
• Ability to juggle multiple projects with superb accuracy
• Strong sense of urgency and problem solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Washington State P&C Insurance License

We are a family-owned company and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Visit our website at: www.hawleyandassociates.com
No Phone Calls Please
Job Type: Full-time

Special Annoucement

Hawley & Associates' offices will be closed on Friday, September 9th, 2016 for a special team building event. For emergencies, please dial our After Hours Emergency number at (425) 577-4957.
Thank you, from Team Hawley!

Hooray for Summer! Check out the 2nd Qtr. Newsletter for Hawley & Associates

Click on link below to enjoy the newsletter!

http://archive.constantcontact.com/fs143/1114254466215/archive/1124551644943.html

World Association for Children & Parents (WACAP) Hope Luncheon 2016.

Hawley & Associates attended the annual WACAP Hope Luncheon on April 21st, 2016, in Seattle, WA. The luncheon brought together individuals touched by adoption and supporters of the organization. It was wonderful afternoon filled with stories of hope and family!

The WACAP Team with Executive Director, Greg Eubanks (Center)

Claims-Made vs. Occurrence Forms

A clear understanding of both types of coverage is crucial in making an informed decision on which type of coverage to buy.  When one coverage is recommended over the other, in certain situations, it is not a matter of what is recommend but what the markets will allow.  For certain types and kinds of coverage a claims-made form is the industry norm. It could include the following coverage's:

 

• Directors & Officer Liability
• Employment Practices Liability
• Fiduciary Liability and Employee Benefits Liability

These are examples of some types of coverage's that are predominately written on a claims-made form.  That being said, Professional Liability, Sexual Abuse Liability and to a lesser degree General Liability coverage may at times be written on a claims made form...

 

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How Does Your Insurance Broker Rate?

The National Association of Professional Insurance Agents (PIA) recently conducted a survey of small business owners on what was the most important service factor in working with an insurance broker.  The results were published in the February 2016 PIA Connections magazine.  So...how does your insurance broker rate?

 

 

A DAY OF GIVING BACK - ReStart Life, LLC / Technology Addiction Treatment

Our client, ReStart Life, provides treatment for individuals suffering from addiction and problematic use of the internet, video games and technology. It is the first center in the country to specialize in this type of addiction.

They recently purchased their second location in East King County in Washington State and is named Serenity Mountain. On March 19th, they held a volunteer day in hopes of better preparing the property and grounds for it's grand opening sometime in June.

TJ Armstrong, H&A's Business Development Manager, volunteered her time (as well as her son's, Cayden). They both worked on painting, working in the greenhouse and gardens and other various projects. They were so honored to be a part of something bigger than themselves and to help jump start this venture of bettering the lives of others.

Thank you, Restart Life and Cosette Rae (Executive Director) for allowing us to be a part of such a special day and your amazing mission!

Check out the 1st Quarter Newsletter from Hawley & Associates!

HOT OFF THE PRESS!  Please enjoy our 1st Quarter Newsletter!

Riskiest States for Employee Lawsuits - Are You At Risk?

Small to mid-sized businesses are faced with at least an 11.7% chance of an employee legal action in the US in 2014 according to Hiscox research.   Even if the charges don’t end up in court, they still carry costs to defend and can cause havoc with your everyday businesses.
 
That’s why it's important to have Employment Practices Liability Insurance, which covers you when you’re sued even if you did not make a mistake.

 Find out how much risk is in your state...

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Hawley & Associates Holiday Office Closure Annoucement

HAWLEY & ASSOCIATES will be closed Monday, February 15th, 2016 in observance of the Presidents Day holiday.  Have a great holiday everyone!

Hawley & Associates Attending the NATSAP Conference in La Jolla, CA. Feb. 10-12, 2016

We are excited to be attending the NATSAP Conference in La Jolla, CA., Feb. 10-12th, 2016!  NATSAP stands for National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs.

The organizations attending the conference will include: Therapeutic Schools, Residential Treatment Centers, Addiction Treatment Programs, Mental Behavioral Health Services, Transitional Independent Living Programs, Wilderness Programs, Outdoor Therapeutic Programs and Young Adult Programs.  Hawley & Associates specializes in providing insurance products and services for these organizations and their programs.

If you help others, we can help you!  We look forward to seeing you at the conference!  Come see us at Booth #19!

Community Service Spans Generations at Hawley & Associates

At Hawley & Associates, community service is in our blood and it sets us apart from other insurance brokerages.  It's both a personal and professional commitment that each one of our employees shares and it warms our hearts when we see future generations taking on this passion as well.

H&A's Operations Manager, Tammy Christensen's son, Nick Dumas, is taking this passion to heart.  He is currently touring with the Grammy nominated band, the Special Consensus Bluegrass band.  They recently had a two week tour in California and they made a special stop at the Valley Children's Hospital in Madera , Ca. to perform for young patients and their families, many of which have never seen these types of instruments before, let alone have heard bluegrass music.  They also performed a benefit concert for Valley Children's at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Fresno, CA.

Enjoy the video of the performance!

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Left to right:  Nick Dumas (mandolin), Dan Eubanks (upright bass), Greg Cahill (banjo) and Rick Faris (guitar).