Expert Update: Am I A Good Bonding Risk?

What are Surety Bonds? Although bonds are typically handled by insurance agencies, their application and underwriting are unrelated to the insurance process, and will feel much different to someone obtaining a bond for the first time. A surety bond is a written agreement in which an independent party (the Surety) guarantees a second party’s performance … Continued

Please Welcome Spencer Miller as the Director of IT

Henderson Brothers is pleased to welcome Spencer Miller as the Director of IT. Spencer brings over 20 years of IT experience and proven leadership skills. We look forward to his role as an integral part of our team. Spencer was hired in March of 2018.

Please Welcome Amanda Keller as a Business Associate

Henderson Brothers is pleased to welcome Amanda Keller as a Business Associate in Commercial Lines. Amanda is a graduate of California University of Pennsylvania. She joined us in February of 2018.

Compliance Alert: Upcoming 2018 CVSA Roadside Blitz on Hours of Service Logs

During the first week of June (specifically June 5th, 6th, and 7th), the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in conjunction with local jurisdiction will be conducting a focused blitz on Hours-Of-Service (HOS) compliance. According to the CVSA, 32% of drivers were placed out of service during last year’s three day blitz for HOS violations. Compliance … Continued

May 9th is ‘Henderson Brothers Day’ in Pittsburgh

Passed by proclamation by the Pittsburgh City Council on Tuesday, April 24, 2018; it reads as follows: “WHEREAS, Henderson Brothers, Inc. is a Pittsburgh – based, locally owned insurance and business consulting firm. They are insurance experts who design and manage programs for thousands of individuals as well as leading corporations, small businesses and nonprofit … Continued

What Makes a Driver Distracted?

April is Distracted Driving Month. Did you know? In 2015, there were 3,477 people killed and an estimated additional 391,000 injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers in the United States. Understanding Driver Distraction: In this video from the American Psychological Association, we see how Cognitive neuroscientist David Strayer, PhD, studies how the brain processes information to … Continued

Please Welcome Dori Chitu as an Account Analyst

Henderson Brothers is pleased to welcome Dori Chitu as an Account Analyst in Commercial Lines. Dori is a graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania. She joined us in December of 2017.

Expert Update: Signing a Master Service Agreement

In the energy sector, the steel-toed boots of a sub-contractor can’t set foot on a jobsite without signing a Master Service Agreement (MSA). What are these exactly? A MSA is when two parties agree to a contract that will settle most details and expectations for both parties for future agreements.  The idea is that a … Continued

Expert Update: Risk Management Tools for Temp and Leased Employees

The economic challenges of the 21st century are forcing many employers to use alternative strategies with employment practices.  Using temporary or leased employees gives employers flexibility in staffing for changing demands; outsourcing the recruiting process to third parties also limits exposure to wrongful employment practices. Unfortunately, most employers utilizing this resource stop one step short … Continued