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!