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California Lowers Fall Protection Standards: New 6-Foot Rule for Construction & Roofing
Cal/OSHA Aligns Fall Protection Standards with Federal Regulations The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has responded to pressure from Federal OSHA by voting to align its fall protection trigger for residential construction and roofing with federal standards, now set at 6 feet. This marks a significant shift, as California was the only state operating its own OSHA regulations without adhering to the…
Read MoreGeorge Petersen Insurance Named 2022’s Best Insurance Brokerage by Northbay Biz Readers
Thank you to the Northbay Biz Readers for voting George Petersen Insurance the Best Insurance Brokerage for the 10th year in a row! Over the last 10 years the insurance marketplace in California has shifted significantly due to the increased risk of wildfires. As a trusted partner, we continually strive to provide our clients with…
Read More2021 Best Places to Work
We are proud to be voted one of the 2021 Best Places to Work by the North Bay Business Journal for the 13th consecutive year! Being a recipient validates what our shareholders work so hard to do – provide growth opportunities, access to education, flexibility to manage personal lives, and create a work environment where…
Read MoreNorthBay Biz: Best Insurance Brokerage 2021
We are honored to be recognized as the Best Insurance Brokerage by NorthBay Biz Readers, for the ninth consecutive year. Thank you to the NorthBay Biz readers and our clients for the continued support. Some words from Robb Daer, our Chief Operating Officer, “I’m super happy about it—it’s a big honor…because it comes from the…
Read MoreJeff Okrepkie Shares Insights on Premium Increases California Businesses Face, Particularly Wineries
Our Commercial Lines Producer, Jeff Okrepkie, shares insight on the increasing property premiums businesses across California face, particularly wineries. The article comments on the evolving insurance landscape the industry is seeing, from an increase in the use of the CA FAIR Plan to last resort “forced placed” coverage. It also touches on the changes the…
Read MoreManny Mello Comments on Increasing Property Insurance Premiums Due to Wildfire Risk
Property insurance has been difficult to come by in rural parts of the state for some time, but it’s going to become increasingly difficult as wildfires continue to grew ever more catastrophic and people who do have insurance will see their rates increase. “If you already have insurance, do your best to protect it and…
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