At Walsh Duffield, supporting our clients is always our top priority. As a partner to you and your business, we continue to closely monitor the impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and we are working to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, clients and the Western NY communities that we care so much
Mental health goes far beyond treating mental illness. In fact, an employee’s mental health includes their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as well as their emotional and social well-being. Additionally, an employee’s mental wellbeing is dynamic, meaning it is influenced by factors such as their workload, stress, and work-life balance. As such, Employers must consider various
Despite some challenges to the insurance industry early in the Covid-19 pandemic by business interruption lawsuits, most sectors have remained robust. As the calendar changes to 2021 one concern is the sustainability of business relationships. With many in the industry still working from home, area insurance leaders said maintaining business built by face-to-face connections is
Walsh Duffield was recently recognized as one of Buffalo Business First’s 2020 Family Business Award winners. These awards honor multigenerational and family businesses for overall excellence, innovation, ethics, philanthropy and contribution to the strength of the region. Watch the Family Business Awards presentation here. Walsh Duffield is proud to be honored alongside many other great
Preparing your home for winter is an important annual ritual for homeowners. For instance, did you know that adding insulation in your attic before winter arrives can help prevent ice dams this winter? And do not forget that tuning up your heating system now can help prevent more costly emergency repairs at the height of a storm,
Winter is upon us, and along with the cold temperatures, the snow and ice pose inherent risks to many businesses in the Western New York Area. But there are steps you can take to address winter safety which can help keep your business and your employees safe and well. Follow these winter safety tips to
We’ve all heard stories surrounding an accident with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. A family is burdened with horrific medical bills because of an accident with a drunk driver who couldn’t afford insurance due to his bad driving record. A child walking to school faces a lifetime of difficulty after being struck by a texting
With the outside temperatures fluctuating and the inevitable snow melt, you should be concerned about excess water in your basement or the lower level of your home. Water damage/freezing is one of the most common homeowners insurance losses. So to keep your home safe, we recommend purchasing this optional water backup coverage (sump pump discharge/overflow
Knowing the difference between a safety audit and a safety inspection will increase safety continuity throughout the workplace. They are often thought of as one and the same, but they are actually two different processes. Both are key when taking steps to improve worksite safety. It is important to know the difference between an audit
Focusing on health and worksite safety is a win-win for both employees and employers. With the right procedures and steps put into place, organizations can reduce their worksite accidents significantly and go years at a time without an incident. Small steps can lead a to big improvement in worksite safety. So how do you start
Walsh Duffield is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Kempton to Executive Vice President, Director of Business Development. Over the past 19 years, Chris has focused on building our employee benefits practice from the ground up – making it one of the most respected and qualified in the WNY area. “We are excited to
