News Updates

New VIP Claims Reporting Procedures
In our ongoing efforts to improve services to our members, we are pleased to report that we have engaged the services of Gregory B. Bragg & Associates to administer all new claims and occurrences effective July 1, 2008. Click here for more info. 

New GL Insurance Package Available July 1st
We are extremely pleased to announce that we are complementing our current Vehicle Insurance and Workers’ Compensation packages with the addition of General Liability Insurance coverage. Call us for more information.

Paying too much for Workers' Comp?
We dropped our rates 10% in 2008 (more...) and we've changed the way rates are handled for employees who perform multiple duties. (more...)

Visit our new, updated Links Page for resources related to nonprofits. Send us your favorites to share with others.

Small employers who have made changes to their workplaces to bring injured employees back to their jobs may qualify for up to $2,500 reimbursement. More...

Training & Risk Control Info

California's new hands-free cell phone law goes into effect July 1st. Get all the facts here.

We have scheduled a two 3-day Instructor Training Courses for Driver Trainers -- free to NPU & CalACT members -- in Glendora on Sept. 15-17 & in Aptos on Oct 29-31. Click here for more info or to register.

(To see a summary & photos of previous trainings click here.)

To avoid rear end collisions, we recommend training drivers to use hazard lights while boarding passengers and stopped at railroad crossings. More...

Our Hire the Best & Avoid the Rest seminar in Feb was described by one participant as "one of the most useful seminars I have attended."
For a summary & photos click here.

New videos available - Defensive Driving & Road Rage and Kitchen Safety. Visit our Library Page to order them.

Legislative Update

We are opposed to the current cuts to transit in the Governor’s proposed budget.  Transit is facing a very difficult time with unprecedented demand for service, and now is the wrong time to cut transit spending and the right time for all of us to get involved! Click here to find out how.

We are pro-actively monitoring legislation with any potential to impact nonprofit organizations.
Click here for the latest update (Feb 2008) on all the bills we are following. (PDF)

IRS Warns of Email Scam targeting charities, using the IRS as a lure. Read more about it.

New DMV laws for 2008 may affect your organization. Visit their website for more info.

The California Disability Community Action Network tracks legislation and budget proposals that may impact seniors, the disabled and low income families. Their analysis is accurate and insightful, and they send alerts on important legislative issues. This resource can keep you in touch with what’s going on at the capital and how you and your agency can get involved.