Blog

Vermont fish hatchery finishing up final repairs after Tropical Storm Irene

When Tropical Storm Irene slammed the East Coast in August 2011, many businesses were brought face-to-face with Mother Nature's wrath. For the national fish hatchery in Bethel, Vermont, the road to recovery has been a long one and the journey is just now finally ending.According to the Associated Press, the White River overflowed from excessive rains during Irene. Communities and major roadways were flooded. The fish hatchery had extreme damages, with floodwaters sweeping into ...
January 23, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Mandalay Bay undergoing first major renovations in 14 years

Las Vegas is well-known for its extravagant entertainment options. However, MGM Resorts International decided to undergo a massive renovation of it's 3,000-room resort in Mandalay Bay. This is the first makeover since 1999 and is set to be completed by summer of this year. Mandalay Bay President Chuck Bowling recently spoke with Vegas Inc. to discuss the changes happening to his hotels and venues and why they're going to continue to keep the businesses competitive.According ...
January 22, 2013By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Minnesota DNR employee accessed private records, 5,000 individuals notified

Minnesota is the latest state to suffer from a massive security breach. However, instead of an outsider hacking sensitive data, a company employee allegedly accessed the information of 5,000 individuals.According to the Associated Press, the Department of Natural Resources had a data breach when an employee retrieved driving and motor vehicle records. Journalists, attorneys, government employees and possibly state legislatures are all on the list of individuals who had their information read.DNR spokesman Chris ...
January 22, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comments Read More »

Dunkin' Donuts set to infiltrate the West Coast

Dunkin' Donuts, the popular alternative to Starbucks, is making a move to the West Coast. On Wednesday, the Canton, Massachusetts-based company announced that it had plans to return to the Southern California market by opening 150 stores in two years. Eventually, the goal is to have 1,000 locations statewide.The Los Angeles Times reported that while analysts believe there are many obstacles for the coffee company to overcome, it could easily establish itself in the ...
January 18, 2013By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Tag 0 Comments Read More »

East Coast animal shelters still recovering from Hurricane Sandy

Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc along the Eastern Seaboard months ago, but many residents and local businesses are still feeling the pain of rebuilding and recovery. Natural disasters are not only unpredictable, but they can be extremely expensive when it comes to repairing sustained damages. New Jersey and New York residents are still recovering from the superstorm. According to the Associated Press, Toms River - a New Jersey town - had just 60 of 2,600 homes ...
January 16, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Workers compensation is a necessary protection for businesses

Business owners understand that there are numerous situations they need to prepare for. Everything from natural disasters to slow economic growth could have negative effects on the daily operations of an organization. However, company decision makers must keep themselves protected from unforeseen legal issues as well. For example, a workers compensation policy is a wise investment, as it will guarantee financial protection and prevent legal liability for businesses should an employee injure themselves on the ...
January 15, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comments Read More »

Omnicell data breach affects thousands more than originally believed

No company wants to be liable for its customers or employees having personal information exposed. With technology evolving at an increasingly fast pace, many businesses are working to keep their systems as up-to-date as possible. Organizations across all industries would be wise to partner with commercial insurance specialists to guarantee that their technology insurance accounts for the possibility of a data breach. An incident involving hospital management vendor Omnicell is a recent example of security ...
January 11, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Nevada business insurance necessary asset for new buildings

When businesses are looking to expand their organizations and build more locations, it's important for company decision-makers to take the proper precautions in the process. Not only is it necessary to have a comprehensive commercial insurance policy in place for when the firm is up-and-running, it's important to keep employees protected throughout the expansion process as well. For example, builder's risk insurance will cover an organization's insurable interest in materials, fixtures and/or equipment being used ...
January 10, 2013By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Supreme Court rules that religious group needs workers compensation

Earlier this week, the Montana Supreme Court ruled that a religious colony must purchase workers compensation insurance for its members working in commercial enterprises. The justices were divided in their 4-3 decision in "Big Sky Colony Inc. v. Montana Department of Labor and Industry." According to a Business Insurance article, the Hutterische Church Society live communal lifestyles, similar to the Amish and Mennonites. Traditionally, the Hutterites specialize in agricultural work, but have expanded into construction, ...
January 8, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Renovations to turn Reno post office into retail and office building

Few would consider a post office to be a historical monument, but that is exactly how many Reno residents view their former source for mail. The 78-year-old building closed last week, and while the post office is changing locations, the iconic three-story, terra-cotta building will be home to new companies. As reported by the Reno Gazette-Journal, a group of developers will begin their plans to remake the former post office into an upscale retail center ...
January 4, 2013By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »