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OSHA Recordkeeping: Annual Electronic Submissions

OSHA’s electronic submission standard requires certain employers to electronically submit OSHA recordkeeping forms each year. The requirements are based on establishment size [...]

Evolving Skylines: Water Damage – The Silent Driver of Risk for Real Estate & Construction

As the Pacific Northwest construction market continues to evolve, developers and contractors are facing a new wave of financial pressure; this time [...]

Key Risk Insights from Senior Care Litigation Seminar

Focus: 2025 DRI Senior Living and Long-Term Care Litigation Seminar retained risk mitigation. The common practice of caretaking lends itself to developing [...]

Oregon Health Care Association Expands Partnership with Alera Group and Propel Insurance to Deliver Comprehensive Employee Benefits and Risk Solutions 

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company, welcomes Jeff Hughes to our Property and Casualty team as Vice President of P&C Claims. Jeff [...]

Propel Welcomes Jeff Hughes as Vice President of P&C Claims

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company, welcomes Jeff Hughes to our Property and Casualty team as Vice President of P&C Claims. Jeff [...]

Propel Insurance Announces: Melody Olson to Lead National Real Estate and Construction Practice and Max Hanley as Regional Director for Washington & Alaska

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company, has appointed Melody Olson as National Practice Leader for Real Estate and Construction. Olson brings over [...]

Evolving Skylines: Tariffs, Labor, and Risk

As the Pacific Northwest construction market continues to evolve, developers and contractors are facing a new wave of financial pressure; this time [...]

Is It Time to Consider Parametric Insurance for Commercial Wildfire Risk?

Wildfire exposure is making property insurance inaccessible for many. As insurers hike their rates or pull out of markets entirely, businesses and [...]

Protecting Inventory and Business Relationships with a Stock Throughput Policy

A stock throughput policy covers your goods in storage and transit while reducing costs and eliminating common coverage gaps.

Propel Welcomes Celeste Van Vliet as Surety Director

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Celeste Van Vliet as Surety Director. Celeste joins Propel bringing over 17 years of technical [...]

When Vodka Ends Up in Your Energy Drink: What a Recent Recall Teaches Us About Product Recall Risk

In a headline-grabbing incident this July, a leading energy drink manufacturer accidentally infused vodka into cans that were not labeled as alcoholic [...]

Tsunami Risk in the Pacific Rim: Coverage Gaps Real Estate Developers and Contractors Can’t Afford to Ignore

The Pacific Rim’s tectonic volatility makes it one of the most seismically active—and tsunami-prone—regions on Earth. For owners with coastal real estate [...]

The SharePoint “ToolShell” Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cyber Resilience and Insurance Preparedness

The ToolShell exploit of Microsoft SharePoint is a wake-up call. Learn how cyber insurance can protect your business from major financial loss.

Propel Welcomes Christine Napierkowski as Client Portfolio Executive

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company, welcomes Christine Napierkowski to our team as a Sr. Client Portfolio Executive.

Extreme Heat Advisory: How to Keep Your Team Safe

If projected temperatures in your location may put employees, customers, or operations at risk for heat-related illnesses, consider the following steps.

Preventing Workplace Violence in Manufacturing

Workplace violence in manufacturing is a significant threat. A new California law requires businesses to implement workplace violence prevention plans – and [...]

How Benefits Benchmarking Helps You Win the Talent War

Are you offering the right benefits to attract top talent? Job seekers will be comparing your benefits to those other companies offer. [...]

Propel Welcomes Shane Smith to our Advanced Technologies Team

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group company, welcomes Shane Smith to our Advanced Technologies Team as a Sales Executive.

Culture – The Intangible Driver of Success

The personality of any company is its culture, although nonphysical, it can influence resident market share, employees you attract and retain, and [...]

Propel Welcomes Marie Gallanar to our Manufacturing Practice

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group Company, welcomes Marie Gallanar to lead our manufacturing practice group.

Employee Benefits for Small Businesses: Overcoming the Barriers

How can small businesses bridge the employee benefits gap? Common misconceptions about employee benefits for small businesses often stand in the way [...]

Propel Insurance Named a ‘Power 10 Agency’ and Commercial Lines ‘Circle of Excellence Agency’ by the Western National Insurance Group

Western National Insurance Group today announced that Tacoma, Wash.-based Propel Insurance has been recognized as both a Power 10 Agency and a [...]

Governance – A Balancing Act of Risk and Right

Companies of all sizes, for-profit or not-for-profit, face the unique risk of management liability.

How to Protect Large Construction Fleets with Commercial Auto Excess Liability Coverage

Managing workers compensation costs is a key concern for senior living facilities. As with any line of insurance, there is a continuum [...]

Accountability: A Fundamental Aspect of Fleet Risk Management

Managing workers compensation costs is a key concern for senior living facilities. As with any line of insurance, there is a continuum [...]

Taking the Mystery Out of Loss-Sensitive Workers’ Compensation Programs

Managing workers compensation costs is a key concern for senior living facilities. As with any line of insurance, there is a continuum [...]

The Organizational and Operational Need for Water Damage Prevention Programs in Care Facilities

Although there are some signs of softening, the property insurance market continues to be unstable. As a result, controlling risks needs to [...]

Winter Weather – Keeping the Situation Manageable

The right time to evaluate what is in place to meet the risk needs of winter storms bringing ice and frigid weather [...]

The ROI of Supporting Mental Health

Does it seem like everyone’s talking about mental health these days? The topic has been receiving considerable attention, and it’s not just [...]

Managing Senior Care Community Driving Risks

Staying active and engaged is of the utmost importance for senior care community residents, and field trips are a wonderful way to [...]

Propel Welcomes Easton Bauer to our Northwest Employee Benefits Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Easton Bauer to our Northwest Employee Benefits team as a Sales Executive.

Propel Welcomes Alec Boruff to our Knoxville Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Alec Boruff to our Knoxville team as a Sales Executive.

Propel Welcomes Linda Pillion to our Property and Casualty Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Linda Pillion to our Property and Casualty team as a Sales Executive.

When Is Food Product Recall Insurance Coverage Triggered?

It seems like another food recall makes headlines just about every day. As food recalls are often expensive, businesses in the food [...]

The Vulnerability of Welcoming ─ Balancing Accessibility

From community name selection to marketing websites to the home environment architectural designs, the openness of senior care lends itself to being [...]

Propel Insurance Announces Partnership with Oregon Health Care Association

Propel Insurance is proud to announce its new partnership with the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA), effective July 1, 2024.

Entrapment – An Unrecognized Risk

Side rails and assist bars are usually associated with safety, making it difficult for caregivers and families to imagine that placing an [...]

Propel Welcomes Erica Gullette to our Senior Care 360 Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Erica Gullette to our Senior Care 360 Team as a Sales Executive.

Property Claims – The Inevitable Part of Doing Business

Preparation is key to navigating complex property claims. From understanding your policies and backing up records to having a contingency plan, proactive [...]

The Human and Financial Costs of Injuries in the Food & Beverage Industry

The food and beverage industry is dangerous. Amputations are alarmingly common; some injuries are fatal. However, workplace injuries in the food and [...]

Propel Welcomes Will Thames to our Southeast Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Will Thames to our Southeast team as a Regional Director for GA, TN & FL..

Propel Welcomes Graham Childs to our Southeast Employee Benefits Team

Propel Insurance, an Alera Group Company, welcomes Graham Childs to our Southeast Employee Benefits Team as a Sales Executive.

Hurricane Insights from the Propel Claims Department

As hurricane season approaches, it's essential for businesses to be proactive in preparing for potential storms.

Hurricane Awareness, Preparedness, and Responsibility

Hurricanes are known to generate more damage than other climate catastrophes, and the economic effect of surrounding areas can linger long after [...]

Is Your Company Ready for New Heat Illness Standards?

For construction crews, landscapers, agricultural workers, and others who labor outside, summer heat is a serious threat to health and safety.

Intersecting with the Legal World ─ From Documentation to Deposition

Few clinicians are prepared when questioned in a legal environment to explain decisions made surrounding a particular event unless it was captured [...]

Propel Welcomes Nadine Villafranca as VP of Finance, NW Region

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Nadine Villafranca as VP of Finance, NW Region.

Propel Welcomes Drew Claytor to Our Southeast Employee Benefits Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Drew Claytor to our Southeast Employee Benefits Team.

Propel Welcomes Melissa Shealy to Our Southeast Employee Benefits Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Melissa Shealy to our Southeast Employee Benefits Team.

Propel Welcomes Scott Robinette to Our Portland Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Scott Robinette to our Portland Team as a Sales Executive.

Top Liability Exposures for Garbage Haulers and Recyclers

Managing the top liability exposures for garbage haulers and recyclers requires an understanding of risk management and common insurance exclusions.

The Risk of Reality: The Dementia Diagnosis from Admission to Litigation

For those who care for residents with mild cognitive impairment, a general dementia diagnosis or Alzheimer’s specific, we want to give thanks [...]

My Health My Data Act

A new chapter in Washington state’s regulation of health data went into effect April 1, 2024. This new regulation was determined as [...]

Webinar – Are You Prepared for Mother Nature? | April 16, 2024

Is your business prepared for a natural disaster? This session covers crucial topics including loss prevention and mitigation, claims management, and the [...]

Why You Should Consider Alternative Risk Financing for Construction Liability Lines

Policyholders need to prepare for a difficult homeowners insurance market. Learn why the market has changed and what to expect at your [...]

Propel Welcomes Jim Streifel to our PNW Production Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Jim Streifel to our PNW production team as a Sales Executive.

Motorized Mobility – Equalizing the Responsibility and Risk

As motorized devices become more common and more powerful the safety and legal issues create dividing opinions of the right of the [...]

Change Healthcare Impacted by Cybersecurity Event

The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has acknowledged an incident occurring in late February 2024. Change HealthCare, a unit [...]

Why Homeowners Can No Longer Take Insurability for Granted

Policyholders need to prepare for a difficult homeowners insurance market. Learn why the market has changed and what to expect at your [...]

Propel Insurance Named a Commercial Lines ‘Circle of Excellence Agency’ by Western National Insurance Group

Western National Insurance Group announced Propel Insurance has been named one of Western National’s Commercial Lines Circle of Excellence Agencies for 2024.

Propel Welcomes Sasha Peranteau to our Seattle Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Sasha Peranteau to our Seattle team as a Sales Executive. Sasha joins Propel, bringing a [...]

Propel Welcomes Megan Runci to our Employee Benefits Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Megan Runci to our Southeast Employee Benefits Team as a Sales Executive. Megan joins Propel, [...]

Webinar – Navigating the Lien Process | February 28, 2024

The goal of this session is to educate interested parties on their rights and responsibilities when it comes to the lien process.

A Look Into Rising Insurance Costs for Architects and Engineers

If you've noticed insurance premiums for architects and engineers inching upward, you're not alone. The American Institute of Architects Trust, in collaboration [...]

How the Right Insurance Partner Will Help You Survive the Great Trucking Recession

The trucking industry has experienced a massive slowdown. Margins are as thin as ever while freight rates on the spot market remain [...]

Antitrust – Setting the Boundaries of Competition

Striving for consumer acceptance with marketing, mergers, and agreements while accepting established legal boundaries is the foundation of a competition based system.

Propel Welcomes Nathan Vancil to our Senior Care Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Nathan Vancil to our Propel Senior Care team as a Client Executive. Nathan joins Propel [...]

Product Recall Insurance for Food Manufacturers

For food manufacturers and distributors, product recalls are a constant risk. During a food recall, manufacturers face numerous direct and indirect costs. [...]

Propel Welcomes Michelle Mabry to our Senior Care Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Michelle Mabry to our National Senior Care Practice as a Client Executive. Michelle joins Propel, [...]

Protecting Your Trucking Business: Six Key Considerations

The cost of operating a truck hit $2.251 per mile in 2022, up from $1.855 per mile in 2021, according to American [...]

Navigating the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act

The recent enactment of the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) on July 18th, 2023, stands as a significant development in consumer privacy [...]

Self-Funding Offers Smart Employee Benefits Option for Companies with 50+ Employees

The fully insured health insurance market is encountering significant challenges, surpassing any I’ve witnessed during my 20+ years in the health insurance [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Jacob Johnson to the Transportation Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Jacob Johnson to our Transportation Team as a Sales Executive. Jacob joins Propel bringing four [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Mitchell Kamm to the Transportation Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Mitchell Kamm to our Transportation Team as a Sales Executive. Mitchell joins Propel bringing almost [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Jonathan Medalie to the Tennessee Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Jonathan Medalie to our Tennessee team as a Sales Executive. Jonathan joins Propel bringing nearly [...]

Is Your Self-Funded Benefits Plan Protected from Catastrophic Medical and Pharmacy Costs?

Although January 1 is still months away, the renewal season is already here. To protect self-funded benefits plans from catastrophic medical and [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Wes Dasher, Marian Newman, and Lori Kelly to the Columbia, SC Surety and P&C Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Wes Dasher, Marian Newman, and Lori Kelly to our Columbia, SC Surety/P&C team. The Dasher [...]

Controlling Costs Associated with Workers’ Compensation with the 3 x 3 Method

Implementing effective strategies to control the costs associated with workers’ compensation is crucial for companies seeking to optimize efficiency and mitigate financial [...]

Why It Makes Sense to Buy Medical Malpractice Insurance Through a Broker

If you need to buy medical malpractice insurance, you have two options: you can buy it directly from the insurance company or [...]

Controlling Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification Rating by Focusing on Claims Management

If you want to manage the workers’ compensation costs for your senior living facility, you need to start by controlling your experience [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes James Cogdill to the Knoxville Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes James Cogdill to our Knoxville team as a Sales Executive. James joins Propel, bringing over [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Curt Johnson to the Southeast Team

Propel Insurance and The Alera Group company welcome Curt “CJ” Johnson to our Alpharetta, Georgia offices as an Enterprise Sales Executive. He [...]

Senior Care Risk Strategies for Today’s Challenges

If you’re involved in the senior care industry, you already know that conditions are making business challenging. Senior care communities are still [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Callie Banowksy To Our Seattle Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Callie Banowsky to our Seattle Team, working out of Dallas as a Sales Executive. Callie [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Marc Dershem To Our Middle Market Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Marc Dershem to our Middle Market team as a Sales Executive. Marc joins Propel, bringing [...]

Propel Insurance Named as a Participant of The Hanover Insurance Group’s President’s Club

Recognized for Fostering Strong Customer Relationships Propel Insurance was named to The Hanover Insurance Group’s President’s Club, an elite group of independent [...]

Propel Insurance Named a ‘Circle of Excellence Agency’ by Western National Insurance Group

(Minneapolis, Minn.) Western National Insurance Group today announced that Tacoma, Wash.-based Propel Insurancehas been named one of Western National’s Circle of Excellence Agencies [...]

Manufactured Housing Community Liability: Why Rule Enforcement Matters

Rules aren’t always made to be broken. Many exist for good reason, often to keep people safe. If you don’t enforce your [...]

Elopement Management Considerations

Elopement can be intentional, “I am going home” or unintentional, “I want to walk outside.” The intent often leads to the resident [...]

Propel’s Annual Golf Tournament Surpasses $1 Million in Donations

In 2008, Propel began its annual golf tournament to raise money for nonprofit organizations. In the 15 years since, the event has [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Brandon Murrell To Our Commercial Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group Company, welcomes Brandon Murrell to our Commercial Team as a Sales Executive. Brandon joins Propel bringing over [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Kane Bailey To Our Senior Care Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Kane Bailey to our Senior Care Team as a Sales Executive. Kane joins Propel bringing [...]

Propel Insurance Welcomes Roxanna Jessen To Our Healthcare Team

Propel Insurance, An Alera Group company, welcomes Roxanna Jessen to our Healthcare Team as a Sales Executive. Roxanna joins Propel bringing over [...]

Webinar – Fundamentals of Contractors Pollution Insurance | October 18, 2022

Fundamentals of Contractors Pollution Insurance | October 18, 2022 In this session, we’ll explore why pollution coverage is essential.

Webinar – Navigating Washington’s New Pay Transparency Law | October 13, 2022

Navigating Washington’s New Pay Transparency Law | October 13, 2022 Join Ann Fosburgh, Partner at CompensationWorks, for a discussion on the basics [...]

Webinar – Builders’ Risk Basics and Current Market Challenges | September 14, 2022

Builders’ Risk Basics and Current Market Challenges | September 14, 2022 In this 30-minute foundational webinar, our experts will review the basics [...]

Alera Group Acquires Jowers-Sklar Insurance

(August 3, 2022)—Jowers-Sklar Insurance announced that it has joined Alera Group, an independent national insurance brokerage and wealth management firm with more [...]

Propel and Lighthouse Support Ocean Cleanup!

In 2020, Marine specialist Kathryn Noonan was approached by PMDP Marine Debris Project as a non-profit venture supported by one of our [...]

Incident Investigation: The How and Why of the What and Where

Completion of the incident report or report of an occurrence or incident is just the tip of the iceberg. It will give [...]