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Year 2008 marks a milestone for
Woodruff-Sawyer as we celebrate 90 years of service to the business
community. This inspires us to continue building strong client
relationships and contributing to their success for many years
to come. As always, and as demonstrated with this newsletter, we
will continue to bring you relevant and timely information.
- Charlie Rosson, CEO
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What to Expect in D&O Pricing
Trends
by Priya Cherian Huskins, Esq.
The soft market for insurance won't
last forever; here's what to do to get the best pricing over the
long term.
Click here to
view the full article
D&O IPO: Does Your Exit Have a
Roadblock?
by Brendan Williams &
Bryan Perrault
As a
company embarks on the path towards a liquidity event, D&O
insurance serves to protect the balance sheet from unforeseen
circumstances that might derail the
IPO.
Wage and Hour Common
Mistakes
by Katherine Catlos, Esq.
Employers throughout the US are being
bombarded with lawsuits alleging wage and hour violations, and the
employees are certainly coming out as winners.
Click
here to view the full article
The New Deal: Reps & Warranties
Coverage
by Emily Chapple
Anyone who has been involved in the sale of
a company knows it can be a complicated and exciting process. Now
there is a new coverage that can help close the deal.
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CDHPs: The Cost of Doing
Nothing
by Ken Drummer
With trends moderating for other
plan models in recent years, HMOs appear to be heading in the
opposite direction. A closer look shows us four reasons why HMOs may
eventually price themselves out of the market.
EEOC Releases Ruling on Age
Discrimination in Employment Act
by BNA
The Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued a rule creating an Age
Discrimination in Employment Act regarding retiree health
benefits.
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Safety Toolbox:
Woodruff-Sawyer's Online Safety Resource
Safety is a critical element
to any successful business. For the Construction industry there are
numerous advantages to having a strong and proactive safety
management program.
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Avoiding the Next D&O Liability Disaster: FCPA
Prosecutions
by
Priya Cherian Huskins, Esq.
"Don't ask, don't tell" is not a winning
strategy when it comes to compliance with the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act. Both public and private companies need a more
hands-on approach, and urgently so. Click
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2008 Outlook for Workers'
Comp Rates
by Sonja Paoletti
The California workers' comp market
has changed drastically over the past 13 years. Learn about the
impact of recent reforms, the 2008 workers' comp outlook and how you
can keep costs down.
TRIPRA: The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
Reauthorization Act of 2007 by Donna Ghiorso
On December 26, 2007, TRIPRA was signed into law. Learn about
the new advantages and features of this terrorism risk insurance
legislation.
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Top 10 Ways to Control Workers' Compensation
Claim Costs
by Debbie Hammer
Starting off the New Year, now is the time
to re-evaluate your internal claims handling protocols and make a
commitment to change or fine tune the process with the goal of
reducing expenses and saving money.
2008 Resolutions for
Controlling General Liability Losses
by Gerhard Haas
Not all accidents and claims can be
prevented, but targeted training and clear directions to staff
can go a long way in reducing the consequences when they do
occur. Here are a few tips for reducing general liability
losses.
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Woodruff-Sawyer
& Co. is one of the largest independent insurance brokerage
firms in the nation, and is an active partner of International
Benefits Network and Assurex Global. For 90 years, Woodruff-Sawyer
has been partnering with clients to implement and manage
cost-effective and innovative insurance, employee benefits and risk
management solutions, both nationally and abroad. Headquartered in
San Francisco, Woodruff-Sawyer has offices throughout California and
in Portland, Oregon.
For more information, call 415.391.2141 or
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