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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 assist bar or rail to increase a resident’s ability to transfer from the bed or identify the bed parameter would be a risk for significant injury.


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 steps can make all the difference.


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 beverage industry are also preventable.


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 the storm has passed.


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 in detail by documentation at the time.


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 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 to you during the designated Mental Health Awareness Month of May.


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 needed due to advances in technologies involving collection of health data for market targeting and the portability of collection and sharing.


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 current state of the property market.


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 next renewal


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 individual and the safety of the community.


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 of UnitedHealth Group, a provider of revenue and payment cycle management that connects patients, provider and payers was impacted by a cybersecurity event.


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 next renewal


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 wealth of expertise and experience with strategic negotiations from the underwriting and broker perspective.


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, bringing 13 years of experience across benefits administration, enrollment services, mental health and employee advocacy.


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 with industry peers, recently shed light on the reasons behind these increases, and it goes beyond economic shifts.


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 historically low.


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 bringing 15 years of insurance industry experience with expertise in the construction, healthcare, and private equity industries.


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. Some food manufacturers mistakenly believe they have coverage for product recalls, only to later discover that their coverage is extremely limited or non-existent.


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, bringing 20 years of insurance experience with a focus on the healthcare industry for the past 12 years.


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 Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). Fleet operators face rising expenses on all fronts – from fuel and maintenance costs to higher wages and rising insurance rates.


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 legislation within the United States.


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 industry. Costs are surging, employer frustrations are reaching new levels, and many feel trapped in an unending cycle of difficulties. Many employers don’t have access to the data they need to bring claims under […]


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 years of experience in insurance specializing in commercial trucking.


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 five years of commercial trucking experience and providing creative solutions to help carriers stay in business and improve overall. This came from self-discipline and dedication to providing the best for his clients, which […]


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 25 years of industry experience helping employers with employee benefits and cost containment strategies.


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 pharmacy costs, employers need to be aware of what’s happening now with major stop-loss claims and high-cost injectable drugs.