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Parker, Smith & Feek Launches Dedicated Healthcare Reform Website
December 20, 2010
With the passing of the Healthcare Reform bill, we have seen an inundation of information and misinformation provided by media outlets; to the confusion of many.
One of the best things about the holiday season..
December 8, 2010
I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. We are already eight days into December, and already I have attended four Holiday functions this month, with many more coming before the Holidays.
With L&I seriously undercapitalized – what do they do now?
November 10, 2010
In my post last month I wrote about the November 2 ballot initiative in Washington State – I-1082. I-1082 sought to end the Washington Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) monopoly on workers’ compensation insurance by allowing private insurers to compete with L&I.
Six Chubb subsidiaries suspended from writing new business
November 8, 2010
Today, we were notified that the Office of the Washington State Insurance Commissioner has suspended six Chubb subsidiaries from writing new business/clients in the State of Washington for nine months.
The day the charge exceeded $50.00. I had to find out why?
November 2, 2010
The other day when I was refilling my car with gas I noticed that the charge exceeded $50.00. I have had the same car for quite some time and it had been a few years since it cost $50 to fill up, so my curiosity was tweaked.
The Wall Street Journal Compares L&I in WA & OR
October 25, 2010
The Wall Street Journal published an article on Sunday comparing L&I in Washington and Oregon. Average time loss claims in Washington is 270 days which is twice the national average and compares to 70 days in Oregon which has private insurance.
IRS Releases Draft W-2 Form for 2011; Announces Relief for Employers
October 13, 2010
The IRS released a 2011 Draft W-2 form yesterday, October 12, 2010, which can be used by employers to report wages and employee tax withholding. They also announced the deferment of the new requirement for employers to report the cost of coverage under an employer-sponsored group health plan.
Vote ‘Yes’ for Initiative 1082
October 4, 2010
I just returned from a business conference in Washington DC. In all my travels, this is the first time I have spent more than a few hours here, and although I didn’t get the chance for serious exploring, I was able to take in some of the sites.
An eye opening opportunity
September 30, 2010
Last week, on September 24th, 16 individuals from Parker, Smith & Feek’s Bellevue office participated in the King County United Way Day of Caring, partnering alongside industry friends, Alaska National.
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