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Aug 10

Colleagues with protective face masks using infrared thermometer for measuring temperature before entering an office.

Virginia Enacts New COVID Safety Regulations – Is Your Business Ready? | SESCO Webinar Series

Since July 27, 2020, Virginia employers under the jurisdiction of the Virginia Occupational Safety and Health (VOSH) Program are subject to a new, unparalleled set of COVID-19 workplace safety regulations known as the §16VAC25-220, Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This employer-focused... read more →

Aug 07

A group of young designer professionals around a computer laughing.

Employment Practices Liability Insurance | EPLI Insurance

EPLI insurance lawsuits are large and more common than you may know. Washington Resorts was recently forced to pay $570,000 to settle an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sexual harassment lawsuit1. Not long afterward, Guidewire Software paid $200,000 for disability discrimination2 and Baltimore County paid $5,400,000 for age discrimination3.... read more →

Jul 31

Vacation Home Insurance

If you own a second home, whether you split time according to the seasons or simply maintain it for vacation purposes, you’d be right to protect it with the same coverage as regular homeowners insurance. However, a standard homeowners insurance policy will only extend liability coverage to this other... read more →

Jul 14

Carpenter in need of cyber liability insurance, on phone and computer taking order from client.

Protection for Cyber AND Paper Threats | Cyber Liability Insurance

Computers, smartphones, and cloud-based services are a mainstay of business. With them we transact finance, submit tax information, and house proprietary company documents. This data is sensitive, and its loss can have significant impact. And don’t forget about paper. Though our use of flat white sheets... read more →

Jun 26

Young woman walking stone street with suitcase, secure with travel insurance .

Travel Insurance Check-Up | COVID-19 Travel Planning

“I’m sorry your co-worker gave you the flu, but hotel cancellations require a two-week notice.” Businesses may be sympathetic, but don’t expect refunds when trips are cancelled at the last minute. Their position is understandable, considering they’ve reserved your spot, turned down other paying guests, and likely can’t rebook... read more →

Jun 24

Bridge over blue water representing Guaranteed Asset Protection GAP insurance for vehicles.

Bridging the GAP | Insurance Pays

A longtime client recently found themselves financially upside down when a new company vehicle was involved in an accident and declared a total loss. They had borrowed heavily to purchase the vehicle and discovered they owed $4,400 more than the vehicle was worth. How Upside Down Happens An... read more →

Jun 10

Young woman wearing mask at bus stop in city.

How to Nurture Your Business After Covid-19 | SESCO Webinar Series

Learn how to effectively nurture your business after Covid-19. Since 1945, SESCO has provided professional human resource consulting to clients throughout the United States. In this webinar, they share how to cultivate HR policy in accordance with state/federal law, industry safety requirements, and CDC guidelines. Learn how to ensure valued... read more →

Jun 08

What can we expect? | 2020 Hurricane Season Preparation

2020 has proven to be a crazy year packed with unexpected events! From COVID-19 to murder hornets - we have to wonder... what can we expect from this year’s hurricane season? How much more can we endure? With those questions in mind, we should hope for the... read more →

Jun 05

Man in pickup looking in rear-view trying to figure out what happened to his HVAC unit.

Protecting Business Belongings While in Transit or Away From Premises

A business client recently picked up a large heating and air conditioning (HVAC) unit from a supplier and was transporting it in a company pickup truck to his shop when something unthinkable occurred. The day was windy, but not dangerously so. He steered down a hilly road and... read more →

May 29

Father with young daughter protected by child life insurance on back and playing in home.

Child Life Insurance | Securing Your Child’s Financial Future

As a child, my parents never knew half the ways my friends and I unwittingly put our lives in danger. Looking back, it’s a wonder any of us survived. From BB gun wars to racing around farms on ATVs to (my personal favorite) creating rocket engines out of spent... read more →

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