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We've had a number of clients ask questions about not just insurance but small business loans, grants, payroll protection, and the family first act. We're trying to keep informed to help direct those questions. We can't offer legal of financial advice, but we've been trying to help our clients wade through the muddy waters of the information that is out there and give advice about how this effects their insurance and how they can prevent or mitigate new risks that could arise. (And advice is always free).

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This year marks 170 years of service to our community since our humble start in 1849.I don't feel that old, but I remember well when our letterhead said proudly at the bottom "Quality Insurance in Every Line Since Eighteen-hundred and Forty-nine"

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Social Media is all the rave today.Young and Old alike love 'selfies' and telling all of their friends about their exciting lifestyles - like 'Didn't have my coffee yet' or 'at McDonald's Drive Through", but did you know that Social Media is also playing an increasing roll in uncovering Workers' Compensation Fraud?It's true - every week or two I see another article that shows how valuable Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and similar services can prove in uncovering fraudulent WC Claims.A few weeks ago, it was reported that a former public servant who allegedly had a disabling job-related injury had been 'seen' on Facebook carrying loads of shingles up-and-down a ladder and even remarking about how tired he was from his work.The Social Media investigation was adequate to have his claim overturned and he was ordered to return $68,000 in lost-time benefits and may face a prison sentence.

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