Newsletter Issue 1 - February, 2010
From the Desk of Tim Connell
Welcome to the first of our Connell Insurance Newsletters!
As a value partner to our clients, everyone at Connell Insurance is dedicated to going the extra mile in delivering valuable information and resources to help engender success.
In the same spirit as our Connell Seminar Series and other value-added resources, our newsletter series has been designed to assist you in the management of your risks and exposures. It is not a “commercial” for Connell Insurance, but a true business resource for our valued partners.
Articles in this issue will help you better understand the health reform legislation currently under debate in Washington, costly mistakes that could hamper your return to work program after a work comp injury, and suggestions on how to avoid becoming a victim of internal theft. We’ve also included an article on boat insurance that provides a window into the Connell family history – so you can get to know us a little bit better.
Going forward, we will maintain an archive of the newsletters and the articles for your convenience at www.connellinsurance.com.
I hope you enjoy this initial offering and look forward to your comments, suggestions, and even your friendly criticism, so that we can make future issues even better. After all, these are for and about you, not us.
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Health Reform & You
Everyone, including our politicians, seems to be confused about the two health reform plans currently under negotiation in Washington. In this article, excerpted from Newsweek magazine, we take a “best guess” look at how the final version might impact you.
Return-to-Work: 10 Costly Mistakes
Effective handling of a work comp case is more than proper processing of paperwork. Perhaps the biggest facet (and potential expense) is how you handle the employee’s return to work. This article outlines 10 costly mistakes that every employer should try to avoid.
Beware the Trusted Thief
From recent local news stories about embezzlement within public entities to similar situations encountered by businesses in Branson, employee theft is rampant. Perhaps it’s the economic times or simply the nature of business, but employers need to begin tightening up controls to minimize the exposure to employee theft – most of which is perpetrated by your most trusted staff members.
It's In The Blood
As we wrap up this newsletter, it’s time to go back into history. Over the years, Connell Insurance has always maintained a strong presence in the marine industry – and this article will help you understand why.
The Connell Newsletter is a compilation of material from various sources and authors. The material is provided as general information and is not intended to be a replacement for legal or professional advice. For more information about Connell Insurance and the many resources available to our clients, visit http://www.connellinsurance.com.
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