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TURN YOUR 2017 ON ITS HEAD
MAKING BOLD DECISIONS
CONTENTS
2 WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE THE BEST IN AN INDUSTRY ? 3 LETTER FROM THE OWNER
5 TAKE PERIODICALLY AS NEEDED “ Weathering the Storm ”
6 DEDUCTIBLE RESOLUTIONS : Are You On The Hook ?
7 THE BENEFITS OF RISK CONTROL Minimizing Risk
8 TEMPORARY DISABILITY BENEFITS : What You Need To Know
9 THERE IS AN UBER COMING TO EVERY INDUSTRY Are You Prepared ?
10 BUILD YOUR ONLINE PLATFORM Using Two ‘ Secret ’ Words
12 HOW TO HIRE THE BEST SALESPEOPLE
14 WHY YOU WANT TO E . L . F . YOUR BUSINESS Easy , Lucrative , & Fun
20 HOW A CEO STOPPED TRYING TO DO TOO MUCH And Unleashed His Team ’ s Power
22 BETTER THAN JOB BOARDS : Topgrading
24 THREE SIMPLE KEYS TO BUSINESS SUCCESS
25 THE FDA STEPS UP ITS GAME : A Higher Standard For Preventing Foodborne Illness
26 ASK THE EXPERTS : Transferring Risk
28 THE 800-POUND CONDO IN THE ROOM : The Harsh Realities Of Condo Associations Getting Older In 2017
30 CAPTIVE INSURANCE : An Alternative To Traditional Workers ’ Compensation
31 THE CYBERSECURITY THREAT : Protect Yourself Now
Hello ! Welcome to the inaugural quarterly issue of JGS Insurance Risk & Business Magazine . We are excited to bring you valuable content that blends insurance topics , risk management ideas and general business articles to help you become more successful in your own marketplace . We hope to bring you timely articles from a mixture of local and national experts in each issue .
In this issue , we will be covering a wide range of topics . First , there is an article introducing you to the captive insurance marketplace and discussing why this may make sense for your company as an alternative to the standard marketplace . You can also read about the new FDA standards that are going into effect in 2017 regarding the Food Safety Modernization Act ( FSMA ). We also have articles on risk management , the benefits of loss control , cybersecurity , temporary disability benefits and much more !
JGS Insurance is excited to be celebrating our 98th year in business in 2017 ! We were extremely fortunate to be recognized recently as one of the top 50 “ Elite Agencies 2016 ” by Insurance Business America . We are a family-owned business that strives to consult with our clients on how to best navigate the insurance puzzle that is the current marketplace . We provide our clients with the tools and guidance that will help them best reduce potential claims as well as consult with them when the unfortunate happens .
We want to put a strong focus on providing unique and useful content that you can use for both yourself and your business . As you read through this issue , take note of anything that may catch your eye . If you want more information or would like to provide us with feedback , we would love to hear from you . You can send any inquiries or comments to info @ jgsinsurance . com .
Thanks for taking the time to read our publication !
Sincerely ,
Vinnie Hager , President WWW . JGSINSURANCE . COM
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