DSP is pleased to have recently been recognized in the Insurance Journal’s “Best Agencies to Work For”. We wish to thank our employees, clients, colleagues and everyone else that made this possible. Click HERE to view the article.
DSP recognized in the Insurance Journal’s “Best Agencies to Work For”
Mar 31, 2025 4:10:23 PM / by DSP Insurance Services posted in Business Insurance
Hiring an Agent VS Going Direct
Mar 19, 2025 5:17:11 PM / by Desiree Morris posted in Business Insurance
When it comes to purchasing insurance, you have two primary options: working with an insurance agent or buying directly from an insurance company. While going direct may seem quicker, hiring an insurance agent offers a range of benefits that can save you time, money, and stress in the long run. Here’s why working with an agent is a smart choice:
DOL Announces Plan to Issue Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
Mar 19, 2025 5:11:50 PM / by Matt Jensen posted in Business Insurance
In a recent blog post, the U.S. Department of Labor announced it will issue a proposed rule on determining employee or independent contractor status under the Fair Labor and Standards Act. While this News Brief explains further, our expertise is always on call at 847.934.6100 if you have any questions or you can reach us at .
Acuity recognizes DSP
Mar 19, 2025 5:11:32 PM / by DSP Insurance Services posted in Business Insurance
DSP was recently recognized as Acuity Insurance’s number one agent in the state of Illinois. We are honored to have an outstanding relationship with this excellent insurance company.
Securing Your Global Workforce: Foreign Voluntary Workers Compensation and Accident and Health Explained
Mar 19, 2025 5:10:47 PM / by Taylor Virgil posted in Business Insurance
Work travel, global workforces, and international projects often raise questions about the best ways to protect your teams and assets. To ensure comprehensive protection for employees working abroad, it’s crucial to understand and utilize two key policies: Foreign Voluntary Workers’ Compensation (FVWC) and Global Accident and Health (GAH).
Experts Fear Global Impact From Russia’s Cyberattacks on Ukraine
Mar 19, 2025 5:10:39 PM / by DSP Insurance Services posted in Business Insurance
Russia launched a full-scale military assault on Ukraine in the early morning hours of Feb. 24, 2022, accompanied by a series of targeted cyberattacks that experts and officials say could ultimately have a much broader impact. Click the link below to the full article to learn more.
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Mar 19, 2025 5:10:32 PM / by DSP Insurance Services posted in Business Insurance
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It’s crucial for businesses like yours to stay cyber-secure in order to safeguard company data, protect customers’ personal information and ensure employee privacy. Review this infographic to learn how you can do your part to foster organizational cybersecurity.
Dangers of Texting and Driving
Mar 19, 2025 5:09:40 PM / by DSP Insurance Services posted in Business Insurance
October has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the National Safety Council. Distracted driving kills thousands of people each year and injures many more. Some studies have shown that distracted driving can cause greater impairment than even drunk driving. Click the document link below for a shareable distracted driving poster.
Proposed Overtime Rule Now Expected in May 2023
Mar 19, 2025 5:07:19 PM / by Matt Jensen posted in Business Insurance
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) communicated it will issue a proposed overtime rule in May 2023, according to its most recent regulatory agenda. The agency originally planned to publish the
proposed rule in April 2022 but then delayed it until October 2022. This is the second time the DOL has delayed issuing the proposed overtime rule. Even though the proposed rule is now set to be published
in May, it could be delayed again based on the DOL’s previous postponements.
DSP is Growing!
Mar 19, 2025 5:07:10 PM / by DSP Insurance Services posted in Business Insurance
The DSP team is growing! We’re hiring a CSR in our commercial insurance division. Click the link below to learn more.