Insurance News

California Strengthens Lactation Accommodation Protections October 18, 2019
California has adopted a new law that strengthens lactation accommodation protections for employees. The new law becomes effective on Jan. 1, 2020 and is similar to San Francisco’s lactation accommodation law.
South Dakota Announces 2020 Minimum Wage Rate October 15, 2019
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation announced that the state minimum wage rate will increase $9.30 per hour on Jan. 1, 2020.
Vermont Announces 2020 Minimum Wage Rate October 14, 2019
Vermont has announced that the state minimum wage rate will increase to $10.96 per houron Jan. 1, 2020.
DOL Proposes to Amend Employee Tip Regulations October 10, 2019
On Oct. 8, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a proposed rule to amend employee tip regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Montana Announces 2020 Minimum Wage Rate October 10, 2019
On Sep. 30, 2019, the Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced that the state minimum wage rate will increase from $8.50 to $8.65 per hour.
Ohio Announces 2020 Minimum Wage Rate October 8, 2019
New Rate Becomes Effective on Jan. 1 Ohio has announced a new minimum wage rate of $8.70 per hour for nonexempt employees. The state minimum wage rate applies to employers that gross $319,000 per year or more. The
Alaska Announces 2020 Minimum Wage Rate October 2, 2019
New Rate Becomes Effective on Jan. 1 The state of Alaska has announced a minimum wage rate of $10.19 per hour for 2020. The minimum wage in the state is adjusted annually using the Consumer Price Index for urban consumers
California Adopts New Worker Classification Standard October 1, 2019
California has adopted a new law that changes the process for determining whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor.
DOL Issues New Salary Limits for Overtime Exemptions September 24, 2019
On Sept. 24, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new final rule that updates the salary thresholds that some individuals must meet in order to qualify for a minimum wage and overtime exemption under the federal Fair Labors Standards Act (FLSA).
Reminder: Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 are Key Massachusetts PFML Deadlines September 19, 2019
The end of the month marks important employer deadlines for Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML).

Mark Glandon

President

Mark founded Glandon Insurance in 1991 and has over 30 years in the insurance industry. He is a graduate of Old Dominion University, a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters (he is the past president of EVAHU) and is a member of the Optima Health Broker Advisory Board.

Maureen Glandon

Small Group Development

Maureen is responsible for broker lead development and recruitment. Maureen also provides broker support with Medicare and Ancillary products as well as Marketing. Prior to coming to Glandon Insurance, Maureen worked for Lincoln Financial for 6 years and has a total of 23 years of insurance experience. Maureen is Medicare certified and holds her Life and Health license.

Teresa Wilkerson

Broker Representative

Terry works with brokers with Optima Health group and individual business. Terry came to Glandon Insurance after 30 years at Prudential where she worked with both brokers and clients handling sales and service of life and annuities. Terry has her Life & Health License as well as her Series 6. Terry has completed the National Association of Health Underwriters Health Care Reform Certification Course.

Lisa Brogan

Property & Casualty

Lisa heads up our Property & Casualty Department She works with Commercial and Personal coverages of all types. Prior to coming to Glandon Insurance she ran her own agency for over 20 years. In addition to holding her P&C license she also holds her life and health.

Cheryl Slatinsky

Broker Representative / Account Manager

Cheryl works with brokers regarding Anthem and Kaiser business. Prior to coming to Glandon Insurance Cheryl worked in the Title Insurance Industry for 3 years and had 4 years with Next Financial doing acquisitions. She’s originally from Philly and is now settled in Virginia Beach for the long haul. Cheryl has completed the National Association of Health Underwriters Affordable Care Act Certification. She holds her Life and Health License.

Ashley Whitlow

Administrator / Glandon Resources

Ashley handles the COBRA Administration and Section 125 plans for Brokers and groups. She has completed certification courses in Cafeteria Plans and COBRA Administration. Ashley has a background in customer service and holds her Property and Casualty license.