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
Work From Home Safety Tips Now that most companies have established their virtual workforce, we thought that it would be a good time to remind you of some important Work from Home Safety Tips that you could use and share with your employees and clients to minimize the risk of at-home injuries. Below is Read More
How you can prevent injuries in your office. When you think about workers compensation insurance claims, you probably think about high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, and so on. However, it’s important to understand that all businesses face the risk of employee injuries. For instance, office workers often report musculoskeletal pain and injuries—such as lower Read More
How to prevent repetitive stress injuries among your healthcare staff. Healthcare workers experience extremely high rates of injury. In fact, certain positions, such as nurses, actually have higher injury rates than high-risk industries such as commercial logging and mining. For healthcare workers in assisted living facilities, repetitive stress injuries are the most common type of Read More
Encourage your employees to report safety issues in the workplace. Part of maintaining a safe workplace is understanding the risks that your employees face. However, even if you conduct regular workplace inspections and equipment checks, it can be difficult for employers to identify risks before they become full-blown issues. This is why it’s so important Read More
Why you should implement a wellness program at your assisted living facility. If you run an assisted living facility, you are probably looking for ways to improve the lives of both your residents and your staff members. One great way to accomplish this goal is by implementing wellness programs that residents and employees can all Read More
How you can prepare for an OSHA inspection. If you have recently filed a workers compensation insurance claim, then it’s possible that OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) may come to inspect your workplace. But why is your business being investigated, and how can you handle a visit from OHSA? Here’s what you need to Read More
How to encourage better work habits in your staff. As a business owner, you want operations to be as efficient as possible. If you have noticed a dip in your productivity, then the problem may lie with your employees. Fortunately, there are many ways to encourage better work habits in your staff. Here are some 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.