The Pandemic Effect On Homeowners Insurance
Americans live differently now—which means their homeowners insurance coverage must change too. How the Pandemic Turned Homeowners Insurance Upside Down
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Corona Virus – Our business hours
Our normal business hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. We plan to maintain these hours and remain open to the public as long as the corona virus and regulations permit. Though our customers come first, we shall remain vigilant and deal with any new virus issues as they arise. May God… Read More »
Join The Insurance Industry And Become a Professional
It’s insurance careers month. Given that the industry is undergoing a substantial human sea change as some 400,000 baby boomers retire, it’s appropriate that we celebrate our industry. I’ve been reflecting on my decision to major in insurance as a sophomore in college. It was probably the best decision I’ve made in my entire life,… Read More »
Walton Insurance is Now Hiring
Walton Insurance is seeking applicants for two agency positions.
Seek an Insurance Agency Career
Whether you are relatively new to the insurance industry or are just looking for a change, we hope you consider employment on the agency side of our industry. The opportunities for personal growth and career advancement are great today for those individuals who are motivated to succeed. When we have a job opening, the description… Read More »
California’s drivers revealed as the nation’s worst
A mix of rising drunk driving incidents, distracted driving, and gridlocked highways has given California the dubious honor of hosting the nation’s worst drivers. Previously in second place, the Golden State now ranks first in the annual study on bad drivers by online insurance marketplace website QuoteWizard, which described the state’s drivers as “firmly the… Read More »
Ammonium Nitrate Security Statutes and Regulations
Section 563 of the 2008 Consolidated Appropriations Act, Subtitle J, Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate (“Section 563”), Public Law 110–161 (PDF, 614 pages – 1.7 MB), amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002. The amendment requires the Department to “regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an ammonium nitrate facility … to prevent… Read More »
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate
This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeks comment on a recent amendment to the Homeland Security Act entitled the Secure Handling of Ammonium Nitrate. The amendment requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) to ‘‘regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate by an ammonium nitrate facility to prevent the misappropriation or use… Read More »
U.S. Dept of Labor – OSHA – Guidance on the Ammonium Nitrate Storage Requirements in 29 CFR 1910.109(i)
On October 9, 2013, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the Adair Grain Company (dba West Fertilizer Company) following the April 17, 2013, explosion that killed 15. The citations included violations related to hazards associated with improper storage of ammonium nitrate under 29 CFR 1910.109(i). This memorandum provides investigatory and citation guidance to… Read More »
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code 490 – For the Storage of Ammonium Nitrate
NFPA 490 was developed by the Technical Committee on Storage, Handling, and Transportation of Hazardous Chemicals and was tentatively adopted by the Association in 1963. It was further amended and again tentatively adopted in 1964. After further revision, it was officially adopted in 1965. Amendments to NFPA 490 were adopted in 1967, 1969, and 1970.… Read More »