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Tips for a Safe and Secure Home Office

If you’re one of the many professionals working from home, you know about the rewards: no commute, flexible hours and the ability to perform focused work. But have you thought about the risks? If your home Wi-Fi network gets hacked, you could inadvertently expose your company’s sensitive data to theft. And if you routinely work

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Protect Your Home From Radon

About one in 15 U.S. homes harbor dangerous radon levels, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. The EPA reports that around 21,000 people die every year from lung cancer caused by radon. That makes radon the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers.

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6 Smart New Year’s Resolutions for Small Business Owners

The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on how the past year went for your small business, both the wins and the losses. A thorough, honest review can help you plan for growth and success over the next 12 months. Here are six New Year’s resolutions that can protect your

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Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter Weather

Don’t get caught off guard this winter. Use this checklist to prepare your vehicle for the cold weather and assemble your roadside survival kit. Vehicle maintenance Follow your vehicle manufacturer’s scheduled maintenance recommendations. Talk to your mechanic about winterizing your vehicle. Many auto shops will list what’s included in a winterization package, but ask if

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Walsh Insurance named a 2025 best practices agency

Walsh Insurance has earned the 2025 Best Practices Agency status, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States. The Best Practices Agency designation is awarded to participants in the Best Practices Study, which analyzes and documents the business practices of the highest-performing insurance agencies in the industry. This year, 1,146

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Walsh Unveils a New Beginning

Updated Logo, New Headquarters, and Continued Commitment to Core Values For more than five generations, Walsh has consistently moved forward by staying true to who we are, while always looking ahead to what’s next. That’s why you’re seeing some big changes: Our evolved logo, streamlined name, and an exciting move into a brand‑new office space

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Protect Your Pets From House Fires

  According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), about 500,000 pets are affected by house fires every year. National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15) aims to educate pet owners about how to keep their pets safe from house fires. Here are some tips from AKC and the American Red Cross on keeping your pet safe:

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Cyber Bytes: Top Text Scams and Tips To Avoid Them

According to the Federal Trade Commission, Americans reported $470 million in text scam losses in 2024. That’s five times the amount reported in 2020. The FTC says text scams continue to rise, despite a drop in the number of scams reported. Exploiting your responsiveness to texts Texts are far more likely to be responded to

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Walsh Duffield Hosts 2025 Benefits Seminar

Walsh Duffield is pleased to once again be hosting an in-person benefits seminar – Brighter Benefits-  to explore employee benefits trends and insights for the workplace in 2025 and beyond. In human resources, staying ahead means not just keeping pace but actively seeking to anticipate and adapt to change. As businesses strive to create more inclusive,

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Understanding HIPAA Breaches: What Employers Need To Know

As an employer, you are required to safeguard employees’ protected health information (PHI). This is especially true if you sponsor a group health plan or work with health-related data. Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a breach occurs when PHI is acquired, accessed, used, or disclosed in a manner not permitted by

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