Phishing is probably one of the most common and well-known social engineering fraud schemes today. Social engineering fraud refers to scams that rely on psychological manipulation to convince the victims. Google is reportedly blocking 18 million coronavirus scam emails every day and registered a record 2 million phishing websites in 2020. Even though phishing attacks are constantly evolving and becoming more sophisticated, there is still the basic laws that apply at the heart

Employees are one of your organization’s most valuable assets. However, their dishonesty can be costly. Everything from scrolling social media during a meeting to sharing confidential documents with an outside source can be considered workplace theft. While some cases are more serious than others, if you are leading an organization, it’s important to stay up to date on current trends. Internal theft can have a major impact on your entire operation, as it is estimated to cost

Regardless of the progress that has been made over the years concerning gender equality in the workplace, most studies on the topic show that businesses and organizations still have a long way to go. According to a recent survey performed by the Pew Research Center, 42% of women in the United States claim that they have experienced some type of gender discrimination in the workplace, which can be an issue throughout the entire employment process, from the job interview to the

According to The Insurance Journal, dated December 4th, 2019, fifteen states have revised their laws in the past two years extending or suspending statute of limitations to allow child sex abuse claims stretching back decades, unleashing potentially thousands of new lawsuits against the U.S. Roman Catholic Church. Click here for the full story. #nonprofit #FosterCareInsurance #fostercareagencyinsurancebroker #liabilityinsurancefornonprofits #fostercareagencyinsurance #insuran

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world on December 3, 2019 and every day. One of the best ways to give is to get involved is in your own community. We have supplied a link to a directory to help you find organizations, events, and ways to give back in your own community. Thank you for giving! #nonprofit #FosterCareInsurance #fostercareagencyinsurancebroker #liabilityinsurancef

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The terms Agent and Broker are sometimes used in the same context, but in reality, they are quite different.  Both do act as a liaison between the insured and the insurance company, but the main difference is who they represent. AGENT: An insurance agent works for the insurance company.  They can represent one or more insurance companies and acts as an extension of those companies. They are authorized to bind or initiate coverage on behalf of the insured. There are two types

May is National Foster Care Month! Hawley & Associates is honored to partner with our foster care clients’ commitment of making the world a better place for our countries foster children. These inspiring real-life stories from families and professionals made our day!  Help us raise awareness by sharing these empowering experiences. https://www.childwelfare.gov/fostercaremonth/reallifestories/ #nonprofit #FosterCareInsurance #adoptionagencyliabilityinsurance #insurance #insura

As of April 22nd, 2019, Arizona became the 48th state to ban texting while driving.  According to a study by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 3,450 people were killed in distracted driving-related vehicle accidents in 2016, meaning 9% of all the fatal crashes this year involved distracted driving; and 14% of these crashes involved a fatality. What is distracted driving? Distracted driving is anything that diverts your attention away from driv

According to Proofpoint’s newest Quarterly Threat Report, Q4 2018, the threat of Ransomware did decline at the end of 2018, but has opened the door for out-right cyber extortion. Extortion is an age-old crime that has found its way into the cyber world.  This threat continues to gain traction as a multi-million-dollar criminal industry. The newest trend is in the form of “sextortion,” in which a cyber-criminal threatens to reveal compromising information (i.e. photos, videos

Every nonprofit has a life-cycle; some can be very long and last for many years, while others can be quite short in comparison.  Nonprofits shut down for a variety of different reasons.  One agency might dissolve due to a change in the market, another due to changing policies or guidelines, like we are experiencing with the new Department of State regulations.  Some agencies merge with other firms to combine assets and/or save on accreditation costs, like we saw happen in 200

Please enjoy our 2018 2nd Qtr. Newsletter, which is full of useful information on coverage’s, risk management tips and fun facts! Happy Summer everyone! #nonprofit #fostercareagencyinsurance #insurance #GroupHomeInsurance #insurancefornonprofits #insurancefornonprofits #nonprofitinsurance #adoptionagencyinsurance #socialserviceinsurance #insuranceforsocialservice

Check out the first Hawley & Associates newsletter of 2018!  Happy Spring to everyone! #nonprofit #insurance #agencies #FosterCare #ChildWelfare #SocialServices #GroupHomes #liabilityinsurance #Adoption

Hawley & Associates is here to help guide you through the tangled web called insurance. We have the knowledge and experience in these specialized programs and understand your risks and exposures. We speak your language! Contact us today and discover the Hawley difference! #nonprofit #insurance #agencies #residentialtreatment #nonprofit #FosterCare #ChildWelfare #SocialServices #humanservices #liabilityinsurance

Hawley & Associates strongly believes in giving back to the community.  We encourage the support of local businesses and services operating in the areas that we all live and work.  But, when it comes to your insurance broker, you may need to think beyond your hometown borders. Did you know that having a local broker may actually be a detriment to your organization, not a benefit?  A local broker may not have the necessary knowledge of important state/federal statutes, coverag

It may be funny to see a Valentine’s Day message from a commercial insurance broker, but we felt it the perfect time to acknowledge and show our love for our amazing clients! Our clients dedicate themselves to serving the Social Service and Nonprofit community and unselfishly give back each and everyday. Their work makes the world a better place for so many individuals that may be struggling with addiction, homelessness, and/or mental health issues.  They may also help a chil

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Our client, Pathways to Stem Cell Science was one of two recipients of the Wayne Hawley Giving Grant for 2017. It was such a lovely surprise to see the official announcement on their website! We are honored to be a part of this amazing program!  CLICK HERE to learn more! #nonprofit #insurance #residentialtreatment #FosterCare #ChildWelfare #AdoptionAgencies #SocialServices #internationaladoption #GroupHomes #SocialService #liabilityinsurance

We are so excited to once again offer  The Wayne Hawley Giving Grant for 2017!  The Grant is open to all Hawley & Associates’ clients that serve in the Social Service industry, and is comprised of two individual grants in the amount of $5,000 each.  This Grant is our way of giving back and helping to make a difference in the nonprofit world in which we live and work. We received 35 submissions this year and carefully reviewed each application.  Every organization was so deser

Building Arizona Families for the amazing fruit arrangement!  We truly do love our clients! #insurance #nonprofit #SocialService