Newsletter Issue 7 - December, 2011

From the Desk of Tim Connell

Welcome to the December 2011 edition of our newsletter! The leaves have changed and fallen, and the temperatures have definitely cooled down. As we prepare for the upcoming holidays, let me one of the first to wish you a happy and prosperous holiday season.

The hustle and bustle of the holidays can leave you frazzled. We may not be able to help you find the perfect gifts for your family and friends, but we can bring you news, advice, and perspective to make your holiday season less stressful.

People step up their shopping and buying activities during the holidays, which can increase your chances of becoming a victim of identity theft. So we've included information in this issue to help you safeguard your personal information.

While the holidays can bring added stress for anyone, military personnel and their families are often hit particularly hard in ways the rest of us are not, including financially. Learn how the HEART Act helps personnel gain access to expanded benefits not just during the holidays, but at any time of the year.

Also included in this newsletter:

• Another Thanksgiving celebration for Tantone Industries.
• Big changes in WorkComp reviewed.
• Bronze Level certification for going "green".
• Recap of our most recent successful seminar on employee wellness and disaster preparedness.

Wondering what you missed during our free seminar last summer? The "SW Missouri's 5th Annual Work Comp Conference" was a big success with over 100 business executives. Find out what our speakers shared and how you can reduce work comp claims and headaches.

Remember that if you have any suggestions or topics that you would like to see in future issues, drop me a line: tconnell@connellinsurance.com.

Sincerely,

Tim Connell

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The upcoming holiday season goes into high gear soon. Your risk of becoming an identity theft victim increases during this time. Here are suggestions on how to safeguard your identity when shopping.

The Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax (HEART) Act was placed into effect in June of 2008. Read about how military personnel and families can gain access to extended benefits and other options.

In July of this year, Missouri joined over thirty other states that have adopted a new formula for the worker's compensation experience modifier. Learn how it may influence you or your business.

The people at Tantone work hard. Connell employees hosted a luncheon for them in celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday. Read about how Tantone supports the community.

Find out how Connell Insurance achieved Bronze Level certification from the Ozarks GreenScore program becoming only one of sixteen in the area recognized for going green.

The Branson Hilton was alive with another successful seminar presented by Connell Insurance. Learn what presenters Noah Alldredge and Ryan Nicholls shared about "Employee Wellness and Disaster Preparedness."

Significant changes went into effect July of this year. Find out what managing workplace injuries can mean to you from the perspective of an insurance producer, a lawyer, and a judge.

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