Cyber insurance, which refers to insurance that specifically covers internet-based risks such as identity theft and other hacking, has been an explosively successful industry in the last decade, and is expected to continue growing. But with this comes many new risks, and the shift towards more widespread...
Do you know about Daycare Insurance? In a recent survey conducted by the U.S Census Bureau, it was found that 71% of children under five years old needed child care assistance. The majority of these children were cared for by relatives. However, 33% of children...
More American employees are working at home or remotely while on-the-go. 43% of employed Americans said they spent at least some time working remotely, according to the survey of more than 15,000 adults last year. Since the invention of the Internet, more and more people...
When you own a business, it’s a big part of your life and livelihood. However, getting insurance for your business is not always the easiest thing to figure out on your own. General liability, often referred to as business liability insurance is coverage that can...
Contaminated water from natural disasters can present multiple safety hazards that employers should be aware of. These include toxins and bacteria in water - a liability for emergency workers. First responders usually have protective equipment and training. However, employers should have a plan for non-emergency...
Business insurance can be a complicated subject because it contains many internal variables that need to be examined before a wise decision can be made. When you are considering business insurance, it’s crucial to seek a reputable broker or agent. Business Insurance is used to...
On March 23rd, 2010, the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. This gave American families and businesses more control over their health care by providing great benefits and protections for family members and employees. During the health reform debate, President Obama made it clear...
For those on the internet, the Fyre Festival will probably serve as a dire warning for future online deals. With poor food and health conditions as well as attendees losing thousands of dollars upon investment, the event can only be described as an outright disaster....
Melinda began her insurance career in 1985 with Alexander & Alexander where she received her Property & Casualty and Life & Health license. Since then she has worked at various agencies in the New Orleans area and in California as a senior account manager for Employee Benefit Plans. While in California, she was also the Membership Director for the Burbank Chamber of Commerce. Melinda joined the AWS team in July of 2015.
Graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a B.A. in Insurance Risk Management and is a graduate of Archbishop Rummel High School in New Orleans. He joined AWS in October of 2008 and has been awarded the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Certification (PPACA). Additionally, he is working towards his Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Registered Health Underwriter (RHU), and Registered Employee Benefits Consultant (REBC) designations. He is also a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU), National Association of Insurance Financial Advisors (NAIFA), and is an active member of the Fore!Kids foundation.
