Resources for the Insurance Business

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Assignment of Benefits (5/12/2017) - An assignment of benefits (AOB) is a legal tool that allows a third party to be paid for services performed for an insured homeowner who would normally be reimbursed by the insurance company directly after making a claim. AOB is commonly used when a homeowner experiences a water loss – such as a leaky pipe,... Read more »
Independent Contractor vs. Employee (5/12/2017) - At Free State, many clients question which will meet their staffing need:  a 1099 adjuster or a temporary employee.  As a temporary employee through Free State Staffing, all candidates are on our payroll.  We adhere to all guidelines as from the Department of Labor as it applies in the state concerned.  A temporary employee may... Read more »