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Preventing Frozen Pipes This Winter

It’s hard to think of a worse start to a winter day in Western New York than turning on the faucet and … nothing. Maybe there’s a trickle of water, but it’s clear you have a frozen pipe.  This article includes tips to help you prevent or address what could easily become a very messy

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Gratitude in the Workplace

Gratitude is the idea that our success is the result of how others have helped us and not just a solitary effort. In the workplace, giving thanks and showing appreciation for your coworkers is not just humbling, but a smart way to build a more positive work culture. In fact, leaders who make it a

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Employee Leave for Voting

Each election day, employers may be curious about how to support their employees. While federal law does not require employers to provide their employees time off to vote, many states have voting leave laws that allow employees to take time off to vote in certain circumstances. Further, employees may desire their employers to offer leave

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Recent Growth & Employee Promotions

We would like to congratulate the Walsh Duffield colleagues who have had recent promotions and responsibility changes in 2022. Employee Promotions Victoria Church has been promoted to Client Relationship Associate. Over the past 3 years, Victoria has served as a key member of the Commercial Lines team supporting our Client Relationship Associates and Client Relationship Managers with

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Combatting “Re-entry” Anxiety

Throughout the pandemic, it has become apparent that supporting mental health is more important than ever. As the country continues to return to pre-COVID life, this can understandably cause feelings of what is being called “re-entry anxiety”. Re-entry anxiety can be described as an overall uncertainty or uneasiness about returning to the way things were

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Ancillary Coverage: Dental, Vision, Hearing & Life

Now that you are reviewing your Medicare Medical coverage, don’t forget about Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and Supplemental plans. Getting older means that more preventive and routine care is necessary to prevent future health problems. That’s why more comprehensive health coverage outside of Medicare is important. Known as Ancillary coverage, these insurance products,

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Identity Theft Protection: A Must-Have Voluntary Benefit

When it comes to voluntary benefits, you might think of dental, vision and life insurance. But have you considered offering identity theft protection to your employees? What is Identity Theft? Identity theft is the attempted or successful misuse of an existing account, such as a debit or credit card account; the misuse of personal information

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Welcome New Hires

As we continue to learn and grow in 2021, Walsh Duffield is pleased to announce 5 new hires that have helped us continue to thrive as your trusted insurance partner. We are happy to welcome the following new team members: Suzannah Emerson – Benefit Service CoordinatorSuzannah Emerson has joined Walsh Duffield as a Benefits Service

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How to Pick the Right Home Insurance Policy

If you are a homeowner, you know the value that you place on keeping your home safe, updated, and uniquely yours. That also means making sure your house is protected from everything that may come its way. As one of your biggest assets, it’s important to keep you – and your house – safeguarded from

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