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L&I Proposes Decrease in Workers’ Comp Rates for 2018

L&I Proposes Decrease in Workers' Comp in 2018

The average amount employers pay for workers’ compensation insurance in Washington would drop 2.5 percent in 2018 under a proposal from the state Department of Labor & Industries (L&I).

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First Human Resources Manufacturing Roundtable

Human Resources Manufacturing Roundtable

Parker, Smith & Feek together with Davis Wright Tremaine hosted our 1st  Human Resources Manufacturing Roundtable yesterday to give those in the industry an opportunity to discuss issues related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

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America’s Opioid Epidemic and the Workplace

opioid epidemic employee benefits

As it gains more and more notoriety, America’s opioid epidemic is impossible to ignore. Several states have already declared a state of emergency to address the problem more effectively.

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What A Night!

Parker, Smith & Feek named one of Washington's Best Places to work!

The Parker, Smith & Feek contingent was strong at the Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces event on August 3rd at Safeco Field. Great fun to celebrate this accolade with so many clients and friends who were also recognized!

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The Latest From Parker, Smith & Feek

Parker, Smith & Feek announces new CEO and officers

On July 1st, David Eckroth officially took over his responsibilities as Parker, Smith & Feek’s fifth President and CEO in our 80-year history.

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One of Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington Best Workplaces!

Washington Best Workplaces!

Parker, Smith & Feek has long been dedicated to creating a supportive work environment for our hard-working employees.

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Space Needle’s Biggest Renovation

Seattle Space Needle's rennovation

Built in 1962 for the Seattle World’s Fair, the Space Needle is undertaking the third and largest major renovation in its history.

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Risk Transfer:  Avoiding the Pitfall of
“Horizontal Exhaustion of Limits”

Parker, Smith & Feek: Risk Transfer - Avoiding the pitfalls of "Horizontal Exhaustion of Limits"

A landlord of a commercial building includes in their lease a requirement that their tenants maintain commercial general liability (CGL) insurance with a limit of no less than $2 million. The landlord must be named as an additional insured under the tenant’s CGL policy, and the policy must be primary and noncontributory with respect to any policies carried by the landlord.

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PS&F Alaska Raising Money For
The Alaska SPCA & Mable T. Coverly Senior Center

Parker, Smith & Feek supports Alaska SPCA

Parker, Smith & Feek’s Alaska office spent a Friday raising money for the Alaska SPCA and Mable T. Coverly Senior Center by participating in a city-wide scavenger hunt around Anchorage.

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Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) Conference

Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound

This year’s CAMPS Conference on June 8th will be focused on helping members achieve Market Domination.

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NCCI’s Elimination of Anniversary Rating Date –
What it Means for You

Way back in July of 2015, the National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) made a decision to eliminate employers’ Anniversary Rating Date (ARD) beginning May 1, 2017. Historically, the ARD was designed to control the effective period for an employer’s workers’ compensation rates and experience modification factor.

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Damage To Your Work Exclusion:
A Common Construction Claim Scenario

Damage to your work policy

The following is a common claim scenario for our general contractor and subcontractor clients: A general contractor hires a subcontractor to complete work on the construction of a building. A few years after the construction is completed, the building owner alleges there are defects in the construction, and makes a claim against the general contractor. The sole focus of the claim is the work of the subcontractor. The allegedly defective work did not cause damage to any other part of the building.

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