Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so grateful for our broker partners and insureds. From everyone on the Mover’s Choice team, we wish you a wonderful holiday filled with health and happiness!
On the Road Again
Our second road trip to visit our broker partners throughout the Northeast was a big hit! Brandon Laam, our Director of Business Development, and Terri Moran, our Chief Underwriting Officer, took me along for the ride. Check out these great shots. (I love photobombing!)
First Stop: Kirkwood
Pleasantville, NY — We had a very “pleasant” meeting with Bob Kirkwood, Ron Kirkwood and their amazing staff.
Next Stop: AmTrust
Our AmTrust Meet and Greet was extremely productive. So much so that we didn’t have time for a photo!
Dorfman Organization
Our visit with the Dorfman Organization was very enjoyable and productive. From left to right, Brandon Laam, Terri Moran, Jennifer Dorfman and Steve Dorfman. Not pictured: Carlton Tulloch, Marc Barcan, Jonathan Marzella, Debbie Trotta.
On to HD Segur
On Wednesday morning we hit the road and headed to Wallingford, CT to meet with Michael Abacherli and the staff at HD Segur. Pictured is Michael Abacherli and Terri Moran.
Then to Lake Success, NY
It was a “successful” visit with the folks at SCS Insurance Agency. From left to right: Brandon Laam, Nastassja Downer, Trudi Barton, Terri Moran, Christine Smith, Bob Goettelmann, Anthony Charles and John Vlahos. Not Pictured: Dawn Zhu.
I’ll Have a Seltzer
Seriously, they served us seltzers! We had a bubbly visit with our good friends at The Selzer Company after travelling through 4 states to Warrington, PA. From left to right: Jim Zogorski, Jr., Daisy Braun, Margie Serwo, Kathleen Brown, Rob Smith, Kim Moore, Diane Long, Loretta Aurelia, Lisa Tapper and Michael Egan Jr.
Winter Weather Safety Tips
Do you know the differences between black and white ice and how to drive on each one? Be prepared for dangerous road conditions this winter with this informative safety bulletin.
Forklift Safety
OSHA estimates forklifts cause about 85 fatal accidents per year and 34,900 accidents causing serious injury. By being risk-aware and ensuring proper training, you can keep these numbers down.
Congress Mandate to Automakers: Keep Drunken Drivers Off the Roads
Congress has created a new requirement for automakers: Find a high-tech way to keep drunken people from driving cars. It’s one of the mandates aimed at improving auto safety amid escalating road fatalities in the $1 trillion infrastructure package that was just signed into law by President Joe Biden.
No Relief in Sight for Military Family Moves Snarled by Pandemic
The pandemic delays and worker shortages have ratcheted up the misery of military family moves, already an arduous process before the chaos of the past two years. A new contract aimed at improving the system was just awarded by U.S. Transportation Command to HomeSafe Alliance.
Trucking Advised to Prepare for Vaccine Mandate
A federal law that would mandate vaccinations or regular COVID-19 testing for companies with more than 100 employees is being challenged in court, but can the government enforce it?
Bi-partisan Infrastructure Bill Signed by President
President Joe Biden signed the more than $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill into law on Monday. The legislation will put $110 billion into roads, bridges and other major projects.
New Underwriter Announcement: Introducing Connie Toomey
As our program grows, our team does as well. We are excited to bring on our new underwriter, Connie Toomey. From 2000-2013, Connie worked as a Moving and Storage underwriter for our competitor, Vanliner. She gained many years of expertise in the Moving and Storage industry during that tenure. From 2013 to today, Connie worked on the retail side of this arena joining the Crane Agency and J.W. Terrill which are located in St. Louis. Connie brings experience from all sides of this sector, and we are happy to have her on our team.
Monthly Spotlight:
How an Underwriter Assesses a Moving Company’s Financial Stability
