By Bill Nagel, Executive Director StaffPRO3 Many Staffing Services articles, reports and blogs contain an analysis of enormous amounts of data and prognostication or forecast of what the workplace landscape will develop into this year and beyond. Staffing Services message boards and chat platforms have been discussing or questioning these or related topics for months. Read More
Why Employee Safety is Paramount to Today’s Businesses There are compelling business reasons for employers to ensure their workers’ safety, and summer poses some additional risks to consider. Injured Workers Means Lower Productivity For over 20 years, there has been a labor shortage in the U.S. with industries such as hospitality, transportation, and manufacturing among Read More
Ecommerce enables retailers to reach a wide range of customers online, and it has been growing steadily over the past few years as it affords hundreds of millions of consumers the convenience of purchasing items online. COVID-19 has only accelerated this demand for online products, and in 2020, e-commerce sales in the U.S. rose 31.7% Read More
What Is United States Longshore & Harbor (USL&H) Workers’ Compensation? While most businesses are familiar with the standard State Act Workers’ Compensation insurance coverage, there are actually other, more specialized types of coverage that certain industries may be required to carry. For instance, businesses that operate near or on navigable waterways may need USL&H Workers’ Compensation Read More
Savvy business owners know that Workers’ Compensation insurance can play a significant role in protecting their business. It is a critical component of good financial management and risk mitigation since coverage pays for medical expenses, death benefits, and lost wages for employees who fall sick or sustain injuries at work. Employers with Workers’ Comp coverage, Read More
Risk Management and Loss Control Services Can Benefit Agents and Healthcare Business Owners By: John Wildfire, Head of Healthcare Programs at PMC Healthcare, a division of PMC Insurance Group Nursing homes, physical rehab centers, and assisted living facilities traditionally have at least one thing in common – the majority of Workers’ Compensation claims filed by Read More
Every year, thousands of American workers sustain severe injuries, fall sick, become disabled, or in worst cases, die due to work-related injuries. In 2019 alone, for instance, more than 5,300 workers succumbed to work-related injuries per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Common causes of workplace injuries and illnesses include slips and falls, explosions, Read More
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the roofing industry records about 50 deaths per 100,000 workers annually, making it one of the most dangerous jobs in the construction industry. Falls remain the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in the roofing industry. To protect roofers from occupational hazards, the Occupational Safety 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.
As Vice President, Regional Broker, Stephen can be counted on for quick turnarounds while delivering Workers’ Compensation expertise and creative solutions to our agent partners. Whether it be assisting with tough-to-place classes of business, a need for a mono-line Workers’ Compensation solution or access to our competitive national program(s) Stephen is relentlessly committed to finding the best options for his clients. Stephen has a degree in Business and Finance from Champlain College.
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.