Business Use of My Personal Vehicle: Will My Insurance Work?
Business Use of My Personal Vehicle: Will My Insurance Work?
Why Buy a Renter’s Insurance Policy?
The following article is from Independent Insurance Agents regarding the important subject of Renter’s Insurance.
Why Buy a Renter’s Insurance Policy?
The Latest News on Workers’ Compensation Law
On January 22, 2010, the Tennessee Legislature suspended portions of Workers Compensation law related to contractors (PC1041) until March 28, 2011.
If and when the new law is reinstated it will require all individuals, engaged in the construction industry, including sole proprietors and partners, to procure workers’ compensation insurance coverage on themselves, as well as their employees.
We will keep you informed as soon as the State legislature has determined the final outcome
Bob Metelka Completes Producer School
Tom Strate, President of Strate Insurance Group, announced today that Bob Metelka has received a certificate of completion from the Chubb New Commercial Producer School. The certificate was awarded in Los Angeles at the culmination of an 18-month training program.
The intensive training program developed by Chubb begins with basic insurance knowledge and progresses to increasingly more involved details of specific types of coverage. The program is designed to incorporate classroom instruction, online study, webinar sessions, and mentoring via teleconference.
Metelka reflected, “It was a difficult and challenging course, but the advantages it provided me were well worth the investment. I use the knowledge from the course daily as I work with my clients and develop customized solutions to their individual business needs.”
Bob, a native of Maryville, brought a great deal of Public Relations, Sales, and Marketing experience with him as he joined the Strate team. He has worked as a District Executive for the Boy Scouts of America where he was active in the growth of the Scouting program in Hamblen, Cocke, Jefferson, and Grainger counties. He was responsible for program development, along with public relations and fund raising events. During his personal participation in the scouting program, Bob earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, Public Relations, along with a minor in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee in May 2004. He received various honors and was an active member of PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America). Currently he is a member of the Morristown Kiwanis Club, Mission of Hope and has other professional affiliations.
Bob joined Strate Insurance Group in April 2008 as a Business Insurance Representative. “We are very pleased to have Bob on our team. He is a quick learner and has put his new knowledge to work,” said Tom Strate. The basis of our business insurance model is risk management.
Bob resides in Strawberry Plains, TN with his wife, Sally, and new daughter, Aubrey.
Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.
Lois Hannold Awarded CEBS
Lois Hannold, Benefits Consultant with Strate Insurance Group, Inc., has been designated a Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS®) by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Hannold qualified for the designation by passing a series of college level national examinations on employee benefit subjects, and by meeting and attesting to high standards of business and professional conduct. Hannold is one of more than 11,000 graduates. She is also a member of the National Society of Industry Professionals.
Tom Strate, President of Strate Insurance Group said, “We are proud to have two Certified Employee Benefit Specialists on our Benefits Team. Lois Hannold and Tom Porter, our V.P. of Employee Benefits, both now hold the highly regarded CEBS ® credential. We are confident that the qualifications of our Benefits Team give us a real edge in the provision of value to our customers.”
The 2010 National CEBS® Conferment Ceremony will take place during the Annual Symposium of the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists in Charlotte, North Carolina in October.
Lois joined Strate Insurance Group in January as a Benefits Consultant. She began her career over 20 years ago in the insurance industry with experience in customer service and underwriting. She then held the position of Benefits Consultant at a national Professional Employer Organization where her focus was the area of employee benefit compliance and administration for over 20,000 client employees.?
Lois was also awarded the designation of Compensation Management Specialist (CMS) from the International Foundation and the Wharton School through additional studies offered by the CEBS® Program.
Before relocating to Tennessee in 2008, Lois was an Employee Benefits Administrator for a prominent international law firm headquartered in Chicago, IL. She and her husband, Bruce, currently reside in Newport.
Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.
Gary Gregg Serves the Individual and Senior Market
Gary Gregg Serves the Individual and Senior Market
Gary Gregg joined Strate Insurance Group, Inc. in March 2009 to provide additional services to customers, especially seniors, seeking a variety of individual insurance products. Gary is licensed as a life and health agent by the State of Tennessee and is certified to offer Medicare Supplements and Long-Term Care products.
Tom Strate, President of Strate Insurance Group, remarked “Although we have long provided fully-integrated life and health benefits services for employer groups, we recognized an increasing need to provide a similar level of specialized service for individuals. We are proud to add a person of Gary’s character to our team to fill that need.”
Gary is a native of Morristown. He graduated from Morristown East and The University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. Gary and his family are members of the First Baptist Church., Morristown, TN.
Before joining Strate, Gary worked in manufacturing for 30 years holding positions in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Supervision and Purchasing. He has been involved in many community organizations including The Great Smoky Mountain Council Boy Scouts of America, Junior Achievement, and youth athletics. Gary was an Assistant Coach for several youth softball leagues and served four years as an Assistant Basketball Coach for Hillcrest Elementary. He is currently a member of the Noon Rotary Club.
“Gary takes his current mission very seriously. He understands that in all the different stages of life, people need someone they can trust, someone who has the experience and knowledge to advise them, and someone with whom they can develop an on-going professional relationship,” added Tom Strate.
In addition to your grief at a time of personal loss, you may also have financial worries you’re not prepared to face alone. You’ll feel better knowing that the ones you love will be able to continue their lives without unnecessary financial disruption. Life Insurance gives you that peace of mind.
No one plans to be disabled, but if you are, it is important to have a plan that provides you an income until you can return to work.
Long-Term Care goes beyond medical care and nursing care to include all the assistance you could need if you ever have a chronic illness or disability that leaves you unable to care for yourself for an extended period time. Even a young or middle-aged person who has been in an accident or suffered a debilitating illness might need long-term care.
Individual Health Insurance needs vary from person to person. That is why at Strate Insurance Group we represent several Individual Health Insurance carriers to meet the needs of our customers. For seniors, the decision to purchase either a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement policy can be confusing.
Gary is ready to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of the products mentioned above and find the plan that best suits your needs.
Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.
Debra Robinson Earns Certification as a Certified Workers’ Comp. Professional
DEBRA ROBINSON EARNS CERTIFICATION AS A
CERTIFIED WORKERS’ C0MPENSATION PROFESSIONAL
Debra Robinson, Claims Manager for Strate Insurance Group, Inc, recently earned the designation of Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional (CWCP).
Robinson, who also holds the designation of Associate in Claims (AIC), successfully received this additional certification from the School of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University. This course of study is recognized as a premier national program and consists of classroom lecture, discussion, group exercises, and a final exam.
To be eligible to receive this designation, Robinson had to demonstrate an established proficiency in Workers’ Compensation and the knowledge and skills necessary to be recognized as a professional in this field.
The comprehensive course work included Principles of Disability Law, Claims Management, Safety and Disability Prevention, Medical Issues, Insurance and Self- Insurance.
“Debra is a great advocate for our customers during the claims process”, said company President Tom Strate. “We are very proud of Debra’s accomplishment and know that her knowledge and experience is a great benefit to our customers”.
Robinson is a member of the Business Insurance Team at Strate Insurance Group where she expedites the management of claims and coordinates safety consulting services for their clients. She has been a member of the Morristown Area Safety and Environmental Professional Association (MASEPA) for the past five years.
Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.
Strate Insurance Group announces HR Consulting Services
STRATE INSURANCE GROUP ANNOUNCES
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING SERVICES
Nancy Holder, SPHR
Tom Strate, President of Strate Insurance Group, is pleased to announce an additional service being offered to customers. Human Resources Consulting Services are now available through the agency’s Employee Benefits Department. Nancy Holder, SPHR will lead these efforts.
“We have always been sensitive to the changing needs of our clients”, said Tom Strate, “Strate Insurance Group chooses to add services that respond to the needs of our customers. We are aware that our clients are being challenged to do more with less in response to economic realities; therefore, we are offering to help our clients increase their human resources capacity without increasing their overhead. We are very confident in Mrs. Holder’s ability to deliver effective and meaningful results“. This service allows our clients to out-source some of the time consuming projects that face HR Professionals, allowing them to invest their time more wisely in direct employee relations and the everyday responsibilities of their core businesses.
Following a review of current policies and procedures, clients may select from a menu of customized services. We can assist in regulatory compliance issues, conduct job analyses leading to updated job descriptions, assist in developing compensation plans and performance reviews, update handbooks and policy manuals, prepare and conduct supervisory training, and counsel with management as requested on individual issues. These services are being offered based on individual needs of the customer.
Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.
Nancy Holder Earns Certification as a Sr. Professional in HR
NANCY HOLDER EARNS CERTIFICATION AS A
SENIOR PROFESSIONAL IN HUMAN RESOURCES
Nancy P. Holder, Human Resources Consultant for Strate Insurance Group, Inc recently earned recertification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).
Holder first earned the certification in 1992 and has spent more than twenty years in Human Resource Management with companies in the manufacturing and services sectors.
The certification, awarded by the HR Certification Institute, signifies that Nancy P. Holder possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination and has demonstrated a mastery of the body of knowledge in the human resources field.
“Certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession,” said Mary Power, CAE, Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute.
To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.
“We are very proud of Nancy’s most recent accomplishment”, said Tom Strate President of Strate Insurance Group. “Nancy sets the standard at Strate Insurance Group by demonstrating her commitment to our mission and values. She has earned the trust and relationship with our customers based on her knowledge and experience.”
The HR Certification Institute is the credentialing body for human resource professionals and is affiliated with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest organization dedicated exclusively to the human resource profession. The Institute’s purpose is to promote the establishment of professional standards and to recognize professionals who meet those standards.
Holder is a member of the Employee Benefits Team at Strate Insurance Group where she provides a variety of HR Consulting services for their clients. She is a member of the Lakeway Human Resource Management Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.
Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.
Strate Insurance Debuts New Office
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (March 28, 2009)—Strate Insurance Group, formerly in the SunTrust Bank Building, is scheduled to open for business in its new office on Monday, March 30. The new office is located at 1750 West Andrew Johnson Hwy., across the street from Justin’s restaurant.
A longtime partner in the Morristown business community, Strate Insurance Group has served its customers for over 30 years and is looking forward to using the new location and its amenities to serve its dedicated clients as well as new customers. In addition to its quick accessibility on Andrew Johnson Hwy., team members and clients will enjoy more privacy in the building with two brand new conference rooms outfitted with top-of-the-line computer technology.
The new 8,000 square-foot office is an attribution to loyal customers and to supportive insurance providers. “We are deeply grateful for the support and encouragement of the community and our patrons,” company president Tom Strate said. “For 30 years, it has been our pleasure to provide our customers with quality service and personal attention. We are confident that this new office will help us continue to serve the community for years to come.”
Not only does the new space allow Strate Insurance Group to serve their customers better, but the office is also helping the environment. Most of the appliances, from televisions to refrigerators, are energy-efficient. The Strate team is dedicated to producing less refuse and the majority of the office’s trash is recycled. “We value the opportunity to serve the community with good business practices and insurance, but we also serve people by taking care of our part of Morristown,” Strate said.
The completion of the office would not have been possible without the architects at The Lewis Group, Burke-Ailey Construction, Inc. and its subcontractors, and Lisa Jolley at Southern Interiors.
An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is being planned for May.
Strate Insurance Group, Inc. was founded in September 1978 by Jack Strate, Tom Strate and Agnes Strate and operated by the name of Jack Strate Agency, Inc. Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice agency and offers business insurance, family insurance, employee benefits, life and disability insurance, and claims management. To learn more about Strate Insurance Group, visit the Web site at www.strateinsurance.com.
