Monthly Archives: January 2016

Dean Strawn’s Long Illness

Author:  Bob Walton  |  February 10, 2016  |  Updated March 15, 2016 To:  All Agency Clients Re:  Dean Strawn’s Long Illness For those of you who are not aware, Dean Strawn had arterial surgery December 2, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa. Actually, three surgeries to repair blocked leg/groin arteries were performed early on and… Read More: Dean Strawn’s Long Illness »

Self-driving car crashes raise questions on future of auto product

  Author: Caitlin Bronson  | Jan 14, 2016  | Self-driving cars have been hailed as the future of transportation – one that would involve the revolution and perhaps the death of the auto insurance product – but continued technical problems may cause some to reconsider. This week, Google shared that drivers have had to intervene… Read More: Self-driving car crashes raise questions on future of auto product »

Employee Or Independent Contractor? US Department Of Labor Provides New Guidance

Wednesday, July 15, 2015  |  © Copyright 2015 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP  | Posted January 12, 2016  | According to the US Department of Labor,  “most workers are employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act’s broad definitions.” The debate over classification of workers as employees versus independent contractors has yet another chapter. Last month,… Read More: Employee Or Independent Contractor? US Department Of Labor Provides New… »

Top 10 Reasons to Purchase the Rental Car Damage Waiver

Author: Bill Wilson, for Virtual University  |  Posted: January 11, 2016 | ​​​Although most auto collision damage waiver (CDW) or loss damage waiver (LDW) fees are considered outrageous, the insured is best advised to purchase the CDW/LDW for short-term rentals. This is not only in the best interest of the insured, but also the agent… Read More: Top 10 Reasons to Purchase the Rental Car Damage Waiver »