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Making Return-to-Work Plans Amid the Latest Pandemic SurgeRecent spikes in COVID-19 and lagging vaccination rates in some areas have raised concerns about how to proceed as many companies work to transition employees back to the office or hybrid arrangements this fall.Brokers, Agents Break All-Time Growth Records, Commercial Lines Driving their SuccessIndependent agents and brokers posted their highest organic growth rate in the 13-year history of Reagan Consulting's Growth & Profitability Survey (GPS) in the second quarter (Q2) of 2021. Buoyed by the hard market and rebounding economy, they grew by 7.1%, surpassing their previous high of 6.9% organic growth in Q2 2013.OSHA Updates Guidance for…

We've been heartbroken to watch the destruction from the recent hurricane occur in our state. The Trusted Choice Disaster Relief Fund is available to assist members and their staff in the event of unrecoverable losses caused by a hurricane or other natural disaster. If a loss occurs that meets the fund's guidelines, please submit a grant application today. Questions may be directed to Madelyn Flannagan. Source

​Extreme Weather Buffets Catastrophe Insurance LossesGlobal catastrophe losses hit an estimated $42 billion in the first half of 2021, according to a new report from Swiss Re Institute. Natural catastrophe losses hit $40 billion in the first half, driven by a deep winter freeze, hailstorms and wildfires.​Today's Insurance Talent Want These 4 Employee BenefitsAs the COVID-19 pandemic carries on, American workers are caring a whole heck of a lot more about work-life balance, and an increasing number are switching jobs as a result. Amazon Loses Bid to Halt New York Warehouse COVID Safety ProbeU.S. District Judge Brian Cogan in Brooklyn rejected Amazon's claim that Attorney…