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FIC Decommissions Risk Retention Group
A history lesson in welding fume coverage. In 2004, eight distributors stepped up to protect an entire industry. By Wally Brant. -
Avoid Leaky Contractor Policies
Best practices for insurance and indemnification requirements in a gas and welding distributorship. By Tony Hopkins. -
How A Small Perk Can Cause Big Problems
The pros and cons of a company car benefit for members of the gases and welding equipment supply industry. By Tony Hopkins -
Insuring Success
Members of the Gases and Welding Distributors Association (GAWDA) confront issues pertaining to welding fume litigation and insurance coverage for welding fume litigation. -
Distributor Risk Management Plans
A successful risk management program for a gases and welding distributor includes safety, security, regulatory compliance, quality, operational integrity, insurance, and plans for preparation and recovery. By Douglas Crayton. -
A Near-Term Solution For Health Insurance Costs
Health care insurance costs are a major concern for employers in the compressed gases and welding equipment industry. Health savings accounts (HSAs) may be a solution. By D. Bruce Merrifield Jr. -
Ride The Consumer-Driven Health Care Wave
Consumer driven health care (CDHC) allows customers to determine health benefits versus HMOs or PPOs. HSAs are an example of CHDC. By D. Bruce Merrifield Jr. -
The Other 25% Of Compensation
25% of an employee’s compensation is in benefits, so it is important to develop a communication system to communicate these compensation benefits to employees. By David E. Irving. -
Are Your Employees Underinsured?
Life insurance often is overshadowed by health insurance for employee insurance providers in the gases and welding industry. GAWDA employers need to ensure sufficient life insurance coverage for employees. By David E. Irving.
