The Red-Bearded Risk Guy
Welcome to "The Red-Bearded Risk Guy," the podcast that helps business owners and leaders of companies with 50-250 employees protect their people, profits, and public relations.
Your host Joshua Keene, AAI, AKA the Red-Bearded Risk Guy, is a commercial insurance, benefits, and risk management expert who has dedicated his career to helping businesses stay ahead of emerging business trends. Join Joshua as he interviews industry experts and shares insights on business growth, strategy, recruiting and retention, sales and marketing, corporate risk management, commercial insurance, and motivation.
These weekly conversations will provide actionable advice on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the business community. If you want to stay ahead of the curve and strategically position your business for success, then this podcast is for you. Tune in to "The Red-Bearded Risk Guy" and join the conversation today!
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BONUS! REMINDER/UPDATE FOR OREGON EMPLOYERS! PLO w/ Candace Bennett
As of 1/1, you and your employees started paying a new tax!
If you didn't explore an "Equivalent Plan" with your broker, it's not too late!
You can still get quotes!
And if you find something better, you have until 5/31 to notify the state. This will allow you to stop paying the tax until you start paying premiums on your own plan...
because companies with the state plan are essentially paying for nothing right now.
Unless, of course, your broker helped you secure an Equivalent Plan and gave you the info you needed to submit to the state! Equivalent plans don't always make sense, but we've helped dozens of Oregon companies find savings.
I just sat down with Candace Bennett, The Benefits Manager at Laporte Insurance In Portland to record a quick conversation on the state of PLO in OR. She has helped a LOT of companies with this and shares her insights, bringing 13+ years of benefits experience to the table.