Jun 08
OSHA recently announced they will not be ready to accept required electronic submissions of injury/illness by July 1, 2017 and will therefore extend their original deadline. Electronic Reporting Requirement In case you missed it, a new rule took effect January 1, 2017 which requires certain employers to submit injury and...
read more → May 01
McCaleb-Metzler, the Eastern Shore branch of Bankers Insurance, is moving. We've enjoyed serving the Eastern Shore of Virginia since 1947 at our current location, but are expanding. We are excited to move into a more convenient spot only a few miles away in Exmore, VA. Join us for a ribbon...
read more → Apr 07
We routinely receive questions from our seafood clients regarding workers compensation. This coverage can be a bit confusing when applied to employees that work on the water. Below are some of the most common questions along with answers we hope you will find enlightening. Please don't hesitate to contact us or your...
read more → Mar 31
A flood zone determination can be a major selling point for a property. And with all the recent changes to flood maps and flood insurance, we are receiving many calls from real estate professionals requesting flood zone determinations. As always, we are happy to research a property's flood zone for...
read more → Mar 24
Effective return to work programs lower your overall business expenses. They accomplish this by reducing long-term impact on workers' compensation premiums. The longer an employee is out of work, the higher their medical expenses and lost wages, and the less likely they are to return at all. Return to work...
read more → Mar 08
Part 1 | Part 2| Part 3 Often times our clients enter into contracts that require certain changes to their insurance policies. These commonly come from transportation managers (Logisticare, MTM, UBER) or other businesses for which you provide transportation. Our clients will request one of these parties be added to their...
read more → Mar 06
For Every Business Today, cyber liability is a concern for every business. Long gone are the days when only banks and accountants need worry about it. This is because we all store information digitally, be it regarding employees, clients, suppliers, or vendors. Current threats are more than mere hackers. Common...
read more → Feb 24
This is why you have insurance, to step in and help when the unfortunate occurs. As a client of Bankers Insurance, we have your back and are here to serve. As your independent insurance agent, we are your advocate. We are not employees of any insurance company, so...
read more → Jan 24
Rental Property Insurance Many realtors manage rental properties for their clients. These homes may be leased long-term or rented weekly, monthly, or seasonally. Specialized rental property insurance coverage is available for each of these situations. The Homeowners Error A standard homeowners policy is often not the...
read more → Dec 14
Effective December 1st, 2016, OSHA put a new rule into effect regarding Post-Accident Drug Testing (PADT). Their new "Anti-Retaliation" provisions (29 CFR 1904.35(b)(1)(iv)) may affect your business. The provision has been challenged in court and delayed multiple times, but is now in effect. Below are links to OSHA's rule and...
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