Miscellaneous Commercial Blog

Event: CLM Educational Networking

CLM(Claims and Litigation Management Alliance) Northern California Chapter held an informative educational and networking event featuring a presentation on “The Legal Landscape of the Sharing Economy: Homes and Rides” at City Club in San Francisco.

Melissa Neis, Vice President at Parr Insurance Brokerage and CLM Fellow attended the event and spoke about the recent legislation of California which included the Thriving Communities and Sharing Economy Act, amendments to the San Francisco ordinances to provide an exception on short term residential leases, and advertising residential private rental listings on the Internet. Parr Insurance was a sponsor of this event.

Other presenters included :
Tad Devlin, Partner and Chair of Sharing Economy Practice Group, Kaufman Dolowich & Voluck, LLP, (Moderater)
Amy Jensen, Lead Trial Attorney at The Hanover Insurance Group
Randy Nornes, Executive Vice President at Aon Risk Solutions Chicago

The Panel discussed, among other things, the ways in which California law has attempted to adjust in response to the insurance, labor, employment, and property issues that have emerged in the home-sharing and the ride-sharing economies.

The San Francisco Bay Area is the hotbed for all things that are innovative. Recent legislation and litigation regarding sharing economy companies have caused a dramatic change in the insurance industry, and the legal landscape alike. Learning the meaning of these new laws will be helpful to those looking to win new business, and to remain in compliance with the letter of the law.

To learn more about the CLM, visit this website. https://www.theclm.org/

Collaboraction – Beggar’s Banquet!

Collaboraction, the Chicago-based theater company dedicated to social change, collaboration and original work, launched its 20th season in Wicker Park with its always popular Beggars’ Banquet, this year honoring Collaboraction founder and nationally acclaimed director Kimberly Senior. Parr Insurance was one of the sponsors of Collaboraction. Melissa Neis, VP of Parr Insurance Brokerage, was the event Chairperson.”

Over 200 supporters raised more than $50,000 for the company while having an absolute blast at the time-traveling celebration of the company’s origins, 20-year history and exciting new future. The evening kicked off with paparazzi shots, cocktails and a delicious Chop Shop buffet, followed by a raffle and live auction. Kimberley Senior founded Collaboraction in 1995, and current Artistic Director, Anthony Moseley, joined the company in its third show and collaborated with Senior on numerous productions before taking over the helm. Moseley says “The first 20 years of Collaboraction cultivated a tremendous volume of theatre and relationships and amazing shared moments. It is a tremendous privilege, to take a moment, to remember and share and celebrate these accomplishments, before getting sucked back up by the excitement around our unique new work and mission we have laid out for the next five years to use all this energy we have created to make a positive impact on Chicago.”

Proceeds will help fund Collaboraction’s Teen Youth Ensemble program with After School Matters, Collaboraction’s Crime Scene tours to Chicago’s parks each summer, new play development, and salaries for dozens of local actors, performers and artists each year.

Drone Insurance

As technology continues to evolve, the insurance industry must do the same to be able to insure these new technologies. Recently, drones have become popular and insurance agencies are accepting the challenge of insuring these unmanned air-crafts. Click here to learn more.

CNA Risk Management

Slip, trip, and fall continues to be a trend in workers compensation and general liability. CNA has provided resources to reduce the likelihood of of this type of incident. These resources include informative webinars and even a school for risk control. Check out the link here.

EEOC Challenges Background and Credit Checks

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is challenging the right of employers to use background checks and credit checks in the hiring process. To learn more, click the link here.

ACE Acquires Chubb

Chubb has agreed to be acquired by ACE Limited for $28.3 billion. ACE will adopt the Chubb name in a respect for the heritage of quality and service it represents. ACE is one of the world’s largest multiline property and casualty insurers. With $30 billion in capital and operations in 54 countries, ACE provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. For more information, please click the link. ACE Acquires Chubb

Best’s Review May 2015 Issue

The May 2015 issue of Best’s Review features our own Melissa Neis! Be sure to read her section about insurance agencies answering the call of new technologies and new business models.