Month: January 2016

Benefits to Keep Your Employees Happy!

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Job satisfaction can benefit your employees and business!

Many employers recognize the importance of job satisfaction when it comes to finding (and retaining!) talented workers.

Competitive salaries, compelling work, and a positive work environment are big drivers of the happiness factor, but benefits take the cake when it comes to retaining employees. When an individual is wrestling with the decision between two jobs, they’re more likely to take the job with benefits that can aid themselves and their family. Hence, offering strong benefits as well as voluntary benefits can be the difference between recruiting a key member of staff and losing them to your competition.

If you’ve found a great team and hit reliable finances, finding the best benefits for your company’s niche will only strengthen your business.

The Basics:
As a general consensus, to attract and retain talent, entrepreneurs should offer health insurance, some life and disability insurance, and probably a retirement savings plan. In addition, dental and vision coverage should usually be included as the cost is low but the payoff for the employees is high. All of these coverages are valued by employees!

The Most Sought-After Benefits:

  • Healthcare
  • Retirement
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Flexible and family-friendly schedules
  • Pay raise or performance bonuses available
  • Life insurance
  • Telecommuting
  • Workplace perks (snacks, paid lunches, ping pong table, pool table, couches/outdoor working spaces)
  • Professional development and training

While all of these, especially specialty benefits, may not be attainable for your company to provide, they can help your business to become an Employer of Choice. If you’re not sure where to start, ask your employees what they value in benefits and compensation. The answer might surprise you!

For all of your business insurance needs and to keep your company protected, contact the industry professionals, All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, California!

Tune Up Your Car for the New Year!

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Review your car’s condition for smooth sailing for every turn in the road.

If your car is looking a little lackluster from the winter months and the previous year, it’s time to give it some TLC. Working from the inside out, prepare your car for success for the upcoming year!

Luckily, we’ve compiled a checklist for quick tune up on your car:

  • Check the brakes!
  • Top up the fluids (oil, windscreen wiper, coolant)
  • Examine the tires for wear and tear from the winter season
  • Get an oil change (you may visit your local car garage for this)
  • Check that all seatbelts are working and have no tears
  • Clean the outside of your battery with baking soda, water, and a little elbow grease
  • Wax and wash your car to protect the paint, color, and to look dazzling!
  • Replace the air filter to eliminate the dirt particles
  • Clean out the inside, removing all debris and leaves that have made their way inside
  • Store your insurance policies in your glove box
  • Restock your car emergency supply kit! This should include water, non-perishable food, blankets, jumper cables, a snow shovel (you never know!), a First Aid kit, flashlight and batteries, a hand-cranked radio, your roadside assistance number, your insurance policy number, and a book or two for while you wait for help!

Stay safe on the roads and keep your car purring all year long! For further protection for your vehicle, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for all of your auto insurance needs! From collisions to roadside assistance to rental car reimbursement, receive your coverage from us.

Healthy Recipe for the New Year!

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Enjoy this vegetable soup for a hearty and healthy meal.

If you’re looking to trim down after the indulgences of Christmas and the holidays, soup is a classic dish to turn to! Not only is this garden vegetable soup vegetarian, but it’s packed full of nutrients, boasts warmth, and offers leftovers that will see you throughout the week!

Throw together this perfect midweek soup tonight:

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
  • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
  • 2 ears corn, kernels removed
  • 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt. They should soften after approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt.

From All Nevada Insurance, we hope that you enjoy this warming recipe tonight! Be sure to visit us for all of your insurance needs in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Perform Your Annual Insurance Review

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Checking your coverage and updating your policies are a must-do!

Welcome to 2016! Now that the new year is here, it’s time to do some reorganizing, restocking, and reviewing! While many people have put ‘save money’, ‘lose weight’, or ‘work less’ on the top of their New Year’s Resolution list, the most looming task is often forgotten about: reviewing insurance policies.

It’s easy (sometimes a little too easy) to fall into complacency when it comes to your insurance coverage. After all, it’s easier to renew than review.

To get into the habit of doing an annual checkup, schedule it for the beginning of the year as it marks a fresh start and the means to continue! Not only does reviewing mean you are finding the best rate for your policy, but it’ll highlight gaps in coverage, missing discounts you’re eligible for, and coverage for additional items.

Additions
Have you converted the barn into a bedroom? Did you receive a high-value piece of jewelry under the tree at Christmas? Is your teenager about to start learning to drive? Any new additions to your home, car, or possessions, should be covered.

A new pool or a renovated kitchen requires your homeowners insurance policy to be updated. As your policy covers expenses to rebuild your home today, if the value of your home increases, your insurance needs to, too. Furthermore, a new pool or hot tub increases your liability risk of someone injuring themselves and filing a lawsuit against you. This requires additional coverage.

Similarly, home possessions will be covered by homeowners insurance, up to a certain limit. If your expensive TV, family heirloom or sporting equipment exceed this limit, additional personal property coverage must be attained in order for these pieces to be protected.

If you’re driving more miles each day, your auto insurance should be updated. If your teenager is about to learn to drive, he or she will need to be added to your policy!

Discounts
Small changes such as adding a home burglar system to your house may allow you to receive a discount on your homeowners insurance! You may be eligible for substantial discounts on your life insurance if you quit smoking! Review your policy to see where you could be saving!
Are you ready for an overhaul of your policies? Contact All Nevada Insurance for all of your Las Vegas, Nevada quality insurance needs!