The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people across all industries work. Many companies have been forced to enable workers to work remotely as a result of social distancing guidelines. In fact, remote working will more than likely continue throughout 2021 until the COVID-19 vaccine is made readily available to everyone. Studies have even suggested Read More
Gregory Malloy, Founder, Chairman and CEO, PMC Insurance Group Gregory (Greg) Malloy, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Boston based PMC Insurance Group, one of the largest Workers’ Compensation specialty insurance brokers in the country, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021. Greg spent over 45 years in the insurance business and after 27 years working Read More
The COVID-19 crisis kept many vehicles off the roads for a large portion of 2020, crippling many sectors of the U.S. economy, including trucking. In response to the pandemic crisis, it has also inspired a couple of trucking sustainability trends for 2021 and possibly into the unforeseeable future. With COVID-19 vaccination programs already underway, there’s Read More
Home healthcare workers are frequently subject to harmful health exposures and high injury risks. Making sure they have sufficient coverage is critical for your business. You may face significant financial losses if your home healthcare workers are uninsured or underinsured. Here’s what you need to know about the risks and liabilities associated with this line Read More
Independent Contractors vs. Employees Enacted in January 2020, the Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) provides a three-pronged test for entities in California to use when hiring independent contractors. On the other hand, passed in November 2020, Proposition 22 (Prop 22) aims to maintain the status quo, allowing independent contractors to maintain their independence. With that in Read More
Employee health remains a concern for company leaders, as many employers are continuing their work-from-home directives. While working from home lowers the chances of contracting COVID-19, social isolation can put employees at risk of other conditions, such as stress, depression, anxiety, and obesity per the American Psychological Association (APA). Many employers are supporting their employees Read More
Risk management is an important component for Staffing Firms that want to protect their business. There are specific reasons why some staffing companies experienced an inordinate number of COVID-19 claims throughout the year, while others with three times the payroll have had significantly fewer claims, mostly occurring at the beginning of the pandemic. “Companies that Read More
Proper cash flow management is critical for the success of all businesses as nearly all experience fluctuations in their cash cycle. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB); more than 80% of businesses fail due to the mismanagement of cash flow. However, with proper planning, discipline and advances in technology, businesses can improve Read More
As the anchor to PMC, Karen has been associated with the organization since 2000. She is primarily responsible for all of PMC’s financials. She wears additional hats as well, handling both Human Resources and day-to-day office related matters. Prior to joining PMC Karen previously worked as an accountant at an insurance agency. In this position she gained valuable insights into the world of insurance and trusts this experience with her ability to relate with agents when they need answers. Away from the office, Karen enjoys trips to Cape Cod, reading and spending time with her husband, children and, especially, her grandchildren.
Claudia serves as Associate Broker for PMC's Healthcare Division where she is responsible for providing the most innovative and competitive market solutions for agents and their clients nationwide. With more than 30 years in the insurance industry, Claudia brings a depth of experience and much success in the marketing and placement of complex policies across all lines of commercial business.
Before joining PMC, Claudia served in several key roles at various well-recognized retail agencies in Massachusetts and New Hampshire such as Brown & Brown, Eaton & Berube, Fred C. Church, so she understands the importance of an agent-client relationship and the agent-carrier partnership. Throughout her career, Claudia's expertise has resulted in invitations to participate in Agency Councils with Peerless Insurance, Merchants Insurance, Guard Insurance and Acadia Insurance. Claudia holds both her CIC and CRIS designations.