Insurance News

Washington Bans Wage and Salary Inquiries for Job Applicants May 23, 2019
Washington has adopted a new law, effective July 28, 2019, that prohibits employers from seeking information about an applicant's wage or salary history.
Florida Prohibits Vaping in Enclosed Workspaces May 20, 2019
Florida has amended its smoking laws to prohibit vaping, as well as smoking (which was already prohibited), in enclosed indoor workplaces.
Arizona Amends Mini-COBRA Law to Apply to Fewer Employers May 20, 2019
Beginning July 27, 2019, Arizona employers with 1-19 employees that offer a fully insured group health insurance plan will be required to comply with the state’s mini-COBRA law.
Oklahoma Extends Voting Leave to In-person Absentee Voting May 14, 2019
On May 6, 2019, Oklahoma amended its voting leave law to require employers to allow employees 2 hours of leave to cast their ballots on the day of an election or on a day legally designated as an absentee voting day.
San Francisco Minimum Wage to Increase July 1 May 14, 2019
Starting July 1, 2019, the minimum wage rate in San Francisco will increase to $15.59 per hour.
EEOC Will Collect 2017 and 2018 Pay Data May 6, 2019
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) is advising employers subject to the EEO-1 filing requirement to begin preparing to submit Component 2 data for calendar year 2017.
NM: New Law Limits Adverse Employer Actions on Medical Marijuana May 3, 2019
Under a new law, effective June 14, 2019, New Mexico employers are generally prohibited from taking an adverse employment action against an applicant or employee based on conduct allowed under the state medical marijuana law.
New Mexico Employers Prohibited From Making Certain Arrest and Conviction Inquiries May 3, 2019
Under a new law, New Mexico employers generally may not inquire about an applicant’s arrest or conviction history on a written or electronic employment application.
Maine Employers May Not Inquire About Prospective Employees’ Compensation History April 30, 2019
Under a new law, Maine employers are generally prohibited from using or inquiring about a prospective employee’s compensation history from him or her or a current or former employer.
Clarifying California's Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Requirements April 25, 2019
In 2018, California passed new sexual harassment prevention training requirements that impact California employers with 5 or more employees. To clear up misconceptions regarding those requirements, read this quick summary.

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 holds her Life and Health License.

Jennifer “Jen” Quevedo

Senior Account Representative

Jen successfully manages small, mid, and large sized clients by assisting employers with coordinating all aspects of company-wide health insurance, benefit strategies and plan administration. Jen has 13 years’ experience at Optima Health working in the Enrollment department. Jen holds her Life & Health License and is PPACA certified.

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.