Gone are the days when a stereotypical view of an actuary, with their pocket protector and scientific calculator, is a fitting description. In fact, the need and value are so important, Berkley Human Services has a dedicated team of actuaries who help guide strategies and success. In today’s insurance companies you will find actuaries contributing… Read more »
Sonoma County Human Race
Berkley Human Services is passionate about serving those who serve others, and value the trust that we have earned from our many long term customers. The Nonprofit Highlights blog is dedicated to the mission and purpose of our partnering agencies and organizations. This month we are featuring the Sonoma County Human Race. Sonoma County Human… Read more »
Summer (Safe) Fun in the Sun
For many nonprofit agencies, the summer season brings outdoor field trips, picnics, summer camps, and other outdoor activities. Along with all the fun also comes increased risk to heat related illness (HRI). For individuals such as children and elderly who may have disabilities and illnesses, the risk can be higher. They may not fully understand… Read more »
Bolton Foundation Throw Down
Berkley Human Services is passionate about serving those who serve others, and value the trust that we have earned from our many long term customers. The Nonprofit Highlights blog is dedicated to the mission and purpose of our partnering agencies and organizations. This month we are featuring The Bolton Foundation Throw Down. Bolton Foundation Throw… Read more »
Payment Plans
We read and hear about Social Service funding declines almost on a daily basis. Government funding is becoming more and more difficult for many social agencies. Government shutdowns, budget cuts, and more stringent guidelines are contributing mightily to these difficulties. Many, if not most, of Berkley Human Services’ (BHS) insureds rely on government funding to… Read more »
Flood Preparation
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information National Temperature and Precipitation maps (https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/temp-and-precip/us-maps/), parts of the East, Ohio Valley, Upper Midwest and Southern Plains of the U.S. had record breaking rain in September through November of 2018. The dangerous combination of the extra fall rain, melting snow and rising… Read more »
Beware of Using Personal Vehicles for Business Purposes
These days, it seems that many organizations are relying more and more on employees and volunteers to personally carry out business-related activities of the organization. This may include using their own personal vehicles for any number of business-related purposes, such as traveling to off-site meetings, picking up office supplies, attending organization-mandated development classes, or conducting… Read more »
2018 Winter Preparedness Part ll
Winter weather is around in the corner. Now is the ideal time to prepare and protect your business property against burst pipes, ice build-up and power disruption. Some areas of the United States have already experienced snow and freezing temperatures this year. Property damage losses from snow, ice, freezing and related causes averaged $1.2 billion… Read more »
2018 Winter Preparedness
It’s that time of year again. As the daylight gets shorter, it’s a reminder that winter is upon us. It’s also a reminder to take some precautionary measures to ensure your operation makes it through the winter season without suffering any of the common causes of loss. Read below for some tips to prepare your… Read more »
Preparing for Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael is approaching!! With the potential for damaging winds and water, it is imperative that you and your business are protected. Please take some time to review the following suggestions for protecting and mitigating the impact of this storm. Planning: Review property insurance with the company’s insurance agent concerning the hazards of a… Read more »