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Turlock

GDI Insurance Agency
801 Geer Rd
Turlock, CA 95380

Phone: (209) 634-2929
Toll-Free: (888) 991-2929
Fax: (209) 634-2927
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South Lake Tahoe

GDI Insurance Agency
2241 James Ave, #4
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150 Local Branch: GDI de Laet Insurance Services

Phone: (530) 307-9026
Toll-Free: (888) 991-2929
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Porterville

GDI Insurance Agency
273 South Parkwest Street
Porterville, CA 93257Local Branch: GDI Curtis Alkire Insurance Services

Phone: (559) 544-4400
Toll-Free: (888) 991-2929

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Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks

by GDI Insurance | May 25, 2021 | Cyber Liability, Insurance, Risk Management | 0 Comments

Double Extortion Ransomware Attacks In recent years, ransomware attacks have steadily been on the rise. These incidents—which entail cybercriminals compromising a device or server and demanding a large payment be made before restoring the technology (as well as any...

Direct and Indirect Workers’ Compensation Costs Explained

by GDI Insurance | May 18, 2021 | Insurance, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Workers Compensation | 0 Comments

Direct and Indirect Workers’ Compensation Costs Explained Workers’ compensation claims have a variety of different costs associated with them. Some of these costs are expected costs, while others are unexpected. Direct and indirect workers' compensation costs...

The Ins and Outs of Convenience Store Insurance

by GDI Insurance | May 11, 2021 | Convenience Store Insurance, GDI Insurance, Insurance, Risk Management | 0 Comments

The Ins and Outs of Convenience Store Insurance A steady flow of customers is great for business, but it also increases your risk of an accident. Convenience stores – and those with attached gas stations – have a particular list of risks that set you apart from...

Protecting Your Workforce Against an Active Shooter

by GDI Insurance | May 4, 2021 | Insurance, Risk Management, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Protecting Your Workforce Against an Active Shooter According to the FBI, there was an active shooter event every 18 days in 2016. While workplace shootings have been historically rare, the Bureau of Labor Statistics notes that there was a sharp increase in 2016 in...

Landscaper Gas Safety Tips

by GDI Insurance | April 27, 2021 | Insurance, Landscape Business, Risk Management, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Landscaper Gas Safety Tips A wide range of landscaping equipment (e.g., mowers, trimmers and leaf blowers) is powered by gasoline. That’s why it’s crucial for employees to know how to properly manage this toxic, flammable form of fuel. After all, failure to store,...

Status of the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule

by GDI Insurance | April 22, 2021 | Business Insurance, Insurance, Small Business | 0 Comments

Status of the DOL’s Independent Contractor Rule On March 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to rescind the independent contractor final rule. The DOL's Independent Contractor rule was published on Jan. 7, 2021 and is scheduled to become...

Transporting Landscape Equipment

by GDI Insurance | April 20, 2021 | Insurance, Landscape Business, Risk Management, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Transporting Landscape Equipment Many landscaping tasks require the transportation of equipment and tools between job sites. As such, it’s important to secure these loads before transporting them to prevent safety incidents. After all, failure to properly secure a...

FEMA Unveils Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program

by GDI Insurance | April 15, 2021 | FEMA, Flood Insurance, Insurance | 0 Comments

FEMA Unveils Changes to the National Flood Insurance Program The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that it will be updating the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) pricing methodology through a new risk rating system. According to FEMA, this...

Office Building Employers Information for COVID-19

by GDI Insurance | April 13, 2021 | Business Insurance, Commercial Property, COVID, Insurance, Risk Management, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

Office Building Employers Information for COVID-19 Office building employers, owners and managers can take proactive measures to create a safe and healthy workplace for employees, clients and other guests. This article shares COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for...

FMCSA Record Compliance After COVID-19

by GDI Insurance | April 8, 2021 | Business Insurance, Transportation | 0 Comments

FMCSA Record Compliance After COVID-19 Since March 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has provided emergency exemptions and waivers for regulations to support COVID-19 emergency relief efforts. The FMCSA has provided waivers and exemptions...

Cannabis Businesses Legislation Update

by GDI Insurance | April 6, 2021 | Cannabis Industry, GDI Insurance | 0 Comments

Cannabis Businesses Legislation Update Recently, new bipartisan legislation—the Clarifying Law Around Insurance of Marijuana Act of 2021 (Claim Act of 2021)—was introduced to the U.S. Congress. This legislation provides protections for insurers of cannabis businesses...

CNA Financial’s “Sophisticated Cyber-Attack”

by GDI Insurance | April 1, 2021 | Business Insurance, Cyber Liability, Risk Management, Safety Tips, Small Business | 0 Comments

CNA Financial's "Sophisticated Cyber-Attack" Commercial insurance carrier CNA was hit by a "sophisticated cyber-attack" that caused major havoc for certain systems, including email. Out of an abundance of caution, they contained the attack by proactively disconnecting...

Preventing Ransomware Exposures from Remote Desk Protocol

by GDI Insurance | March 30, 2021 | Cyber Liability, Insurance, Risk Management | 0 Comments

Preventing Ransomware Exposures from Remote Desk Protocol Remote desk protocol (RDP)—which is a network communications protocol developed by Microsoft—consists of a digital interface that allows users to connect remotely to other servers or devices. Through RDP ports,...

The Importance of Fire Doors

by GDI Insurance | March 25, 2021 | Business Insurance, Commercial Property, GDI Insurance, Insurance, Risk Management, Safety Tips | 0 Comments

The Importance of Fire Doors In the event that a fire occurs at your commercial property, having measures in place to slow the spread of the flames and minimize potential damages is crucial. That’s where fire doors can help. These doors are specifically designed to...

Cyber Hack Update: MS Email

by GDI Insurance | March 23, 2021 | Cyber Liability, GDI Insurance, Risk Management | 0 Comments

Cyber Hack Update: MS Email Tens of thousands of organizations around the world using Microsoft’s Exchange Server have been compromised by a cyber hack campaign suspected to have ties to China. This campaign exploited software vulnerabilities to seize control of...