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The Institutes Acquire Risk & Insurance, National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference & Expo, and National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo

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“We are thrilled to welcome the Risk & Insurance, NWCDC, and ErgoExpo teams,” said Peter Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes. “Each of these entities offers new and unique opportunities to provide knowledge and education to those interested in risk management and insurance.”


MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)

The Institutes, the leading risk management and insurance knowledge provider, today announced it has acquired three valuable knowledge-sharing platforms from LRP Media Group: Risk & Insurance®, National Workers’ Compensation and Disability Conference® & Expo (NWCDC), and National Ergonomics Conference & ErgoExpo® (ErgoExpo). The deal closed on December 9, 2019.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Risk & Insurance, NWCDC, and ErgoExpo teams to The Institutes,” said Peter Miller, CPCU, president and CEO of The Institutes. “Each of these entities offers new and unique opportunities to provide knowledge and education to those interested in risk management and insurance.”

Risk & Insurance is the leading digital and print platform for risk management and insurance news and information. It is also known for its award programs, including the Power Broker award. NWCDC and ErgoExpo will expand The Institutes’ educational offerings into the area of workplace-injury mitigation. NWCDC is the largest national workers compensation exposition, and ErgoExpo is the nation’s largest and longest-running ergonomics event, focused on providing knowledge about making employees safer by mitigating workplace injuries.

“Joining The Institutes is beyond exciting for our entire team. Our shared values on the importance of knowledge and education create the core of our organizational synergies,” said Matthew Kahn, president of Risk & Insurance, NWCDC, and ErgoExpo. “Our assets will help expand The Institutes’ offerings into new topics like workers compensation and ergonomics, while The Institutes’ long-term commitment will enable us to expand our digital platforms and develop some very exciting and innovative approaches at our events.”

JEGI | CLARITY, the leading independent investment bank for the global media, events, information, marketing, software, and tech-enabled services sectors, was the exclusive financial adviser to LRP Media Group in this transaction.

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About The Institutes | Risk and Insurance Knowledge Group

The Institutes, the leading provider of risk management and insurance knowledge solutions, offer professional designations, including the CPCU® program. In addition, The Institutes provide introductory, foundational, and leadership programs; online and continuing education courses; events and conferences; custom solutions; and assessment tools. Affiliates include CEU, Claims Pages, the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, the CPCU-Loman Education Foundation, The Institutes CPCU Society, The Institutes Griffith Insurance Education Foundation, The Institutes RiskStream CollaborativeTM, the Insurance Research Council, the International Insurance Society, MyPath, the Pacific Insurance Conference, Risk & Insurance, NWCDC, and ErgoExpo.

CPCU is a registered trademark of The Institutes. All rights reserved.

About LRP Media Group

LRP Media Group, headquartered in Palm Beach County, Florida, since 1996, is an innovative media company serving millions of business and education professionals worldwide. Specializing in education administration, education law, education technology, federal employment, human resources, workers compensation, and disability, LRP publishes thousands of books, pamphlets, newsletters, videos, and online resources. The company also produces four industry-leading print and digital magazines for key decision-makers: District Administration, Human Resource Executive®, HRM Asia, and University Business. Additionally, LRP annually delivers top-quality training and professional development to thousands of professionals through its award-winning conferences and tradeshows in China, Singapore, and the United States. LRP currently employs more than 500 professionals in its Connecticut; Florida; Pennsylvania; Singapore; and Washington, D.C., offices.

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Linda C. Mack is the 2019 recipient of The Family Wealth Alliance ‘Leadership Award for Lifetime Achievement’.

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Lifetime Achievement Award

No one ever achieves an award like this without the support and help of many people…my team members at Mack and all our wonderful clients and friends in the industry.


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Linda Mack received the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award during The Family Wealth Alliance Fall Forum held in Chicago on October 17th. Tom Livergood, Founder and CEO of FWA described Linda as “…a true pioneer who helped develop industry-first standards for family office (C-suite) staff configurations and compensation models that many of us use today. For all that Linda has done for families and the family wealth industry, we’re honored to have presented her with this award.”

The Family Wealth Alliance is an independent and objective resource to private families and the firms that serve them. The Alliance is known for adherence to its core value, “We Place Families First.” Led by research and consulting, they act as an independent advocate and objective resource for private families and the organizations that serve them. The firm helps private families find best-in-class multifamily offices throughout North America, as well as consulting with single-family office firms on their strategic alternatives. The Alliance also formulates standards, conducts, publishes and distributes its research, and serves as an advocate to further the body of knowledge in this field.

Jamie McLaughlin, founder of J.H. McLaughlin & Co., wrote and read the Citation and presented Linda Mack with her award. He noted Linda’s roots as part of an entrepreneurial family, her early career in commercial banking managing relationships with family-held enterprises for Northern Trust and Harris Bank, and eventual call of talent management and consulting where she rose to senior positions at Harris. Eventually joining Johnson, Smith & Knisely and later becoming a partner in TMP’s global financial services practice where she “…began to concentrate on private banking and wealth management well before the term “family office” entered the lexicon.” Upon starting Mack International in 2002, Mr. McLaughlin said, “Linda focused on branding herself to this emerging industry and her firm and brand grew; and globally.” He described her as “determined and intensely competitive, possessing an uncommon combination of energy and derring-do…always striving to do better and improve.” He offered that those who have worked alongside Linda call her “brilliant and “intuitive”—”prodigious in her output, demanding in her attention to detail.” The citation concluded with highlighting Linda’s many contributions:

“She’s been a selfless giver to our inchoate family office industry and a champion for its cause. She’s among the most visible people in the family office ecosystem—at the leading global conferences, she’s built deep networks and gleaned valuable market intelligence. She’s been a direct part of the institutionalization of the family office “industry” not only leading major searches and consulting assignments for families, but in the absence of any data or standards, framing and rationalizing standards for family office staff configurations and various compensation models…Linda has been a tireless supporter of the Family Wealth Alliance from its inception in 2003 and is truly deserving and perhaps overdue in being honored with this award…”    

Linda accepted the award on behalf of the clients and colleagues who helped build the company that bears her name. “No one ever achieves an award like this without the support and help of many people…my team members at Mack and all our wonderful clients and friends in the industry.” She commented that Mack International and FWA share the same core value: Placing families first. She thanked Jamie McLaughlin for his kind words and Tom Livergood as “a terrific friend and inspiration for the work he does and the great community he has built at Family Wealth Alliance along with all the contributions he has made to the family wealth industry.”    

Linda thanked everyone for the “honor and privilege of this distinction” and offered a parting thought. “I humbly accept this tremendous award. I’m counting on a lot more “lifetime” to continue contributing and enjoying an industry that I find profoundly meaningful and full of satisfaction.”

About Mack International

Mack International is the premier, a boutique retained executive search and strategic management/human capital consulting firm serving national and international clients in the family office, family business enterprise and the wealth management industries on a national and international basis. Founded in 2002, the firm has achieved an exceptional track record of success as evidenced by its unmatched industry expertise, in-depth market knowledge and unparalleled track record of success. Founder and President, Linda C. Mack has established proprietary methodologies such as the Mack 360© and is credited for having coined the term “expert generalist” in the industry.

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Monthly Payments Announced For Cleaning Business Insurance

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NORTH CHESTERFIELD, Va. (PRWEB)

Insurance Canopy launched monthly payments for their cleaning business insurance program. The cleaning business insurance program allows customers to purchase annual coverage starting at $35/month—providing them with more payment options to choose from.

“Insurance is a valuable asset for business owners everywhere. However, the price can be expensive and it’s not always possible to pay the entire amount upfront. We are excited to offer a monthly payment option for cleaning business owners and look forward to insuring businesses in this industry,” said Ryan Muir, Insurance Canopy Product Marketing Manager.

Cleaning Business Insurance

$35/month

Digital certificate of insurance

“A+ rated” insurance coverage

Optional inland marine insurance starting at $40

Coverage available in all 50 states

Insurance Canopy’s cleaning business insurance policy covers a variety of businesses, such as carpet cleaning, house cleaning, janitorial, maid, and window cleaning. The policy comes with general liability and optional inland marine coverage. Customers in the cleaning industry can purchase their policy online and print instant proof of coverage after purchase.

About Insurance Canopy

Insurance Canopy is a leader in the small business insurance industry and has over a decade of experience. As a digital insurance company, Canopy has helped business owners get the insurance coverage suited for their needs completely online. For more information, please visit http://www.insurancecanopy.com

For additional inquiries, contact Ryan Muir at rmuir@insurancecanopy.com.

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Cherry Bekaert Welcomes Luis Reyes as Assurance Partner

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Cherry Bekaert Welcomes Luis Reyes as Assurance Partner


RICHMOND, Va. (PRWEB)

Nationally acclaimed public accounting and consulting firm, Cherry Bekaert (“the Firm”), is pleased to welcome Luis Reyes, CPA, as an Assurance Partner in the Atlanta practice.

As an Assurance Partner, Luis will provide clients with audit, assurance and consulting services. He will serve clients in numerous industries including medical device and technology, professional services, specialty retailers, construction and real estate, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies.

With nearly 20 years of experience, he has extensive experience providing transaction advisory services to private equity groups, as well as strategic buyers, by performing accounting and financial due diligence in connection with mergers and acquisitions.

About Cherry Bekaert

Ranked among the largest audit, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., Cherry Bekaert LLP offers specialized solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, specialty tax, transaction advisory, risk advisory, technology consulting, benefits consulting, litigation support, valuation and wealth management. With clients in all 50 states and internationally, we have specialists in the sectors of technology, health and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, private equity, real estate and construction, and government contracting. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients’ industries and work collaboratively as one team to guide them forward.

Cherry Bekaert LLP is a founding, independent member of Baker Tilly International, a top-ten global accountancy and business advisory network. Visit us at cbh.com.

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Successful Elementary Reading Solution Welcomes First Executive Director

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Kate Bauer-Jones, Future Forward


MADISON, Wis. (PRWEB)

Elementary literacy nonprofit – Future Forward – welcomes its first executive director, Kate Bauer-Jones.

Bauer-Jones will lead implementation, evaluation, and expansion of Future Forward’s research-proven early literacy program. Founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Future Forward is a data-driven reading intervention currently in the replication stage of development at 14 school sites in three states.

Future Forward helps struggling early elementary-age children develop the necessary reading and literacy skills to keep up with their peers. An external evaluator using a randomized control trial is evaluating the program’s impact as it is replicated in new environments. In earlier random control trial evaluation, the program model was proven to be highly effective at improving student’s reading achievement (six-times more likely to reach benchmarks) and increasing school attendance (27%), by integrating one-on-one tutoring and family engagement. The program meets the “strong evidence definitions” laid out by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), is included in the Department of Education’s “What Works Clearinghouse,” and received the highest possible rating from the Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.”

Serving hundreds of children and counting, Future Forward is growing beyond participating sites to help address the substantial unmet demand for a cost-effective literacy intervention that has a proven effect serving struggling readers. Districts and schools interested in learning how to bring this program to their students and families are welcome to reach out and invite the Future Forward team to meet with their communities. As the program expands, new executive director Bauer-Jones will work with school district elected officials, superintendents, state boards of education, and diverse education professionals to introduce Future Forward’s successful model to more schools across the country.

Bauer-Jones has a broad range of applicable experience. Her teaching background includes a New York City Teaching Fellowship and teaching special education at both private and public schools in Florida. She has worked with out-of-school programs including YMCAs and Boys & Girls Clubs, and has served with United Ways in the Suncoast region of Florida and as President and CEO of United Way of the Florida Keys. Most recently, Bauer-Jones worked with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, engaging diverse stakeholders including business, families, and many partners in the nonprofit sector. She received a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Virginia, and a Master’s degree in Education Management and Innovation.

To learn about bringing Future Forward to your community, Bauer-Jones can be reached at kbauerjones@edanalytics.org or 608.535.9174.

Future Forward is a programmatic subsidiary of Education Analytics (EA), a nonprofit organization working across the country to solve challenges faced by school districts and others with real and actionable solutions. EA uses data to help make better decisions on policies and programs that lead to school and student success. EA’s analytics and Future Forward’s direct service model both work to improve educational outcomes for all students. More at: https://edanalytics.org/.

Future Forward is funded by the Education Innovation and Research (EIR) Program, designed to generate and validate solutions to persistent educational challenges and to support the expansion of effective solutions to serve substantially larger numbers of students. The EIR Program, established under section 4611 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), provides funding to create, develop, implement, or replicate, entrepreneurial, evidence-based, field-initiated innovations, to improve student achievement and attainment for high-need students, and rigorously evaluate such innovations.

FutureForwardLiteracy.org (new website coming soon)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FutureForwardLiteracy/?modal=admin_todo_tour

Email: kbauerjones@edanalytics.org

Call: 608.535.9174

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Business: Insurance

Daisy Denizard Joins Hawkins Parnell & Young in Chicago

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CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Hawkins Parnell & Young is excited to announce that Daisy Denizard has joined HPY’s Chicago office. Her arrival brings the firm’s number of Illinois-attorneys to 18.

Denizard advises and represents clients in complex litigation, insurance issues, and risk management. She primarily defends corporations in litigation involving mass torts and toxic exposures to asbestos, talcum powder, and a range of chemicals. Over her career she has handled a wide range of high-exposure and high-profile matters, including commercial disputes, business torts, environmental, product liability, cost recovery, and insurance coverage.

Prior to joining HPY, Denizard was an account manager/attorney at Resolute Management, Inc., where she was responsible for asbestos, talc, environmental contamination, and other latent damage claims. In her role she worked closely with dozens of corporations and outside counsel to manage litigation and develop trial strategy nationwide. Due to Daisy’s success in rehabilitating several of the accounts she managed, she was regularly called upon to manage and consult in legal projects and litigation strategy for other subsidiaries of Berkshire Hathaway, Resolute’s parent company.

Denizard received her undergraduate degree from Gannon University in 1996 and her law degree from John Marshall Law School in 2002. She is licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin.

About Hawkins Parnell & Young

Hawkins Parnell & Young is a national defense litigation firm that has represented many of the largest and most well-known companies in high-risk litigation and business disputes. The 250-strong litigation team works with clients to develop winning defense strategies and, if necessary, try cases to verdict in all 50 states.

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Purdue engineering dean to spend year in U.S. Department of State on global technology

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (PRWEB)

Purdue University announced Monday (Dec. 9) that President Mitch Daniels has approved a one-year leave of absence for its engineering dean to provide vital expertise to the U.S. Department of State on the economic security of the nation’s global technology initiatives, such as artificial intelligence, 5G wireless networks, energy infrastructure, cybersecurity for autonomous systems, and trusted microelectronic chips.

Mung Chiang, Purdue’s John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering and the Roscoe H. George Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, will spend a year in Washington, D.C., beginning Dec. 15, 2019, to serve as the science and technology adviser to the Secretary of State.

“We can’t help but be extremely proud that our nation has called upon our own Dean Chiang for this position of such high importance for national security,” Purdue President Mitch Daniels said. “He is one of the world’s leading experts in this subject matter, having won the prestigious Alan T. Waterman Award for his research, and we know his background and expertise are sorely needed.

“There is no denying, however, that this will pose serious challenges here in West Lafayette. We have seen great strides for our College of Engineering under Mung’s leadership, and we do not want to see any slowing of the rate of progress.”

Daniels said an acting dean will be appointed within a few days. Chiang will continue to be actively engaged in the initiatives of the Purdue College of Engineering and will visit campus regularly with a target of at least twice a month.

Under Chiang’s leadership, Purdue’s College of Engineering has seen a 52% jump in research awards to $221 million per year, 40% more annual patent applications to over 400 per year, and the winning of six major national research centers from five different federal agencies. It has cemented partnerships with multiple local and global entities, including the Indy 5G Zone and the Saab and Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories sites in West Lafayette, and launched five interdisciplinary Purdue Engineering Initiatives. The recent incoming classes of undergraduates were the largest, most academically prepared and most diverse in the college’s history, with schools initiating “agile curriculum reform.” Expanded and new facilities have been approved, including the $140 million Engineering and Polytechnic Gateway complex. Online affordable master’s degrees have been created, and fundraising during the Ever True campaign exceeded the college’s goal by 47%.

While on assignment in the Department of State, Chiang will be the director of the Office of the Science and Technology Adviser to the Secretary of State (STAS), created in 2000 in response to a study by the National Academy of Sciences. Part of this office’s focus is on the impact of emerging science, technology, and innovation issues on foreign policy and national security, including interactions with technology companies in key global supply chains. As the principal scientist in the State Department, Chiang will be the sixth holder of the office and the first engineer. He will report to Keith Krach, former chairman of Purdue University’s Board of Trustees and currently the undersecretary of state for economic growth, energy and the environment.

“The intersection between foreign policy and the advances in science, engineering and health is going through a critical time. I am deeply honored to be part of an incredible team led by Keith Krach in the State Department to serve our country, especially in global economic security for the U.S.,” Chiang said. “I am also very grateful to Purdue President Mitch Daniels and Provost Jay Akridge for their support of this service to the nation as a form of engagement, one of the three missions of this remarkable land-grant university and inspiringly exemplified by President Daniels himself.

“I have the highest confidence in the leadership team of our College of Engineering, and I know the amazing faculty, students, staff and alumni will continue to propel Purdue Engineering to the pinnacle of excellence at scale. We will make sure the pace and impact will be maximized in 2020. I will be back home in Indiana every weekend, and I look forward to returning as Purdue’s dean of engineering in one year’s time.”

Chiang’s appointment follows the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA), which allows for the exchange of skilled personnel between government and non-government institutions.

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Why Teen Drivers Should Attend Defensive Driving Courses

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“Teens can practice their driving skills in a safe, monitored environment, And after graduating, they will get better car insurance rates”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Cheapquotesautoinsurance.com has launched a new blog post that informs that teens should attend defensive driving courses. After graduating, use free car insurance quotes and compare the new rates.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, check https://cheapquotesautoinsurance.com/why-are-defensive-driving-courses-beneficial-for-teen-drivers/

Attending defensive driving courses provides the following benefits:


  •     Learning the fundamentals. A defensive driving course will help the teen to learn the traffic rules in a systemic way.

  •     Builds confidence. The first time behind the wheel can be a scary and stressful experience for a teen. Practicing in a safe environment will make the teen more confident in his abilities as he/she learns all off this with the help of an experienced instructor.

  •     Shows them the risks. It is important for teen drivers to be aware of driving risks. Being too nervous is dangerous, but if the teen is not nervous at all, it means he is not aware of how risky driving is. In this course, the teen will learn how dangerous driving is and the risks involved. Ways to avoid certain risks will also be presented.

  •     Learning the consequences. In this program, for example, teens will learn about the effects of driving under influence (DUI). With so many lives involved, the teen has to learn how to take responsibility for his/her safety and the safety of others.

  •     Practice time in a safe, supervised environment. Asking questions and learning techniques from qualified instructors help develop their skills and builds up confidence.

  •     Learn state laws. Traffic laws are not exactly the same on each state. Depending on which state he/she is taking the course, that state laws will be presented.

  •     Cheaper car insurance. Teen drivers are usually placed in the high-risk insurance category, and they have to pay a lot for their insurance. Graduating a defensive driving course will make the insurer to lower the car insurance rates


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Steve Stang Joins Cherry Bekaert as a Partner and National Leader of the Firm’s Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services Group

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Partner, Advisory Services; National Leader, Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services

Steve Stang Joins Cherry Bekaert


RICHMOND, Va. (PRWEB)

Growth-focused and nationally acclaimed public accounting firm Cherry Bekaert LLP (“the Firm”) is proud to welcome Steve Stang, CPA, as a Partner and National Leader of the Firm’s Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services group.

Based in the Firm’s Charlotte practice, Steve brings more than 25 years of transaction advisory experience to his healthcare clients. He has worked on more than 100 middle-market healthcare transactions advising on financial due diligence; mergers and acquisitions; strategic financial planning; and quality of earnings engagements. Steve’s industry expertise includes deals for private equity groups, venture capital funds, investment bankers, healthcare REITs, and a diverse group of healthcare providers ranging from $1 million to $400 million in transaction value. He has extensive experience creating financial projections and models, conducting financial feasibility studies and assessing target companies’ financial performance.

Jeffrey Bengtson, Cherry Bekaert’s National Leader of Transaction Advisory Services notes, “Healthcare transactions come with very specific needs, regulations and processes. Steve has a great deal of experience navigating the unique aspects of these deals, which will benefit our clients seeking guidance before, during and after a healthcare transaction.”

Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Steve served as the national leader of the healthcare transaction practice for an international CPA and consulting firm. He also held other leadership roles, including the firm’s national health care assurance leader and the national hospitals and health systems practice leader.

Also joining the Firm’s Healthcare Transaction Advisory Services practice is Andrew Blackburn, CPA.

As a manager, Andrew brings more than five years of transaction experience to his healthcare clients. He has worked extensively in the areas of financial due diligence; mergers and acquisitions advisory; and quality of earnings engagements in the middle market healthcare sector.

Prior to joining Cherry Bekaert, Andrew was a manager in the healthcare transaction practice for a Top 10 national CPA and consulting firm.

About Cherry Bekaert

Ranked among the largest audit, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., Cherry Bekaert LLP offers specialized solutions in the areas of cybersecurity, specialty tax, transaction advisory, risk advisory, technology consulting, benefits consulting, litigation support, valuation and wealth management. With clients in all 50 states and internationally, we have specialists in the sectors of technology, health and life sciences, industrial manufacturing, private equity, real estate and construction, and government contracting. We exercise a deliberate curiosity to know our clients’ industries and work collaboratively as one team to guide them forward.

Cherry Bekaert LLP is a founding, independent member of Baker Tilly International, a top-ten global accountancy and business advisory network. Visit us at cbh.com.

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What Are The Penalties For Drunk Driving Or Driving While Intoxicated

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“DUI convicts can expect harsh penalties, including fines, community service or even jail time”, said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


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Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains the typical penalties applied to people caught with DUI/DWI. Besides immediate penalties, future car insurance premiums will also become more expensive.

For more info and free car insurance quotes, check https://compare-autoinsurance.org/penalties-for-dui-dwi/

Each state has its own laws regarding DUI/DWI and associated penalties. The most common penalties include:


  • Jail and community service. First-time offenders with a low BAC will usually have to do community service. The situation changes, even for first offenders, when human victims are involved. In this case, the felony is likely to result in jail time for the DUI driver. The length of the jail time sentence depends on the condition of the victims. The guilty driver can expect to serve several months of jail time for minor injuries like bruises, or even many years behind the bars if the victim dies because of the accident.

  • Fines. Depending on which state the incident happened, expect fines from as low as $500 for first-time offenders in North-Dakota, and as high as $10,000 for drivers that have children on board in Texas.

  • Drug and alcohol education programs. Many states offer lesser penalties to those drivers that attend these programs. In some states, participating in a drug and alcohol education course is mandatory.

  • AA meetings. Judges may sentence DUI drivers to participate in this type of meeting, depending on their cases.

  • License suspension. The majority of states will suspend a driver’s license if they fail a breathalyzer test. The suspension time vary from state to state, and it can be as low as one week to as much as one year in Georgia. Factors like, first-time offense, multiple DUI convictions, or the severity of the offense are considered when a license is suspended.

  • Ignition interlock device. In some states, the judges can order an ignition interlock device to be installed in the cars of multiple offenders. This device works like a breathalyzer that doesn’t allow the car engine to start if the driver’s BAC is above a certain level.

  • Expensive premiums. Car insurance rates will double, or even triple. And that’s in the best case. The insurance provider can drop coverage, or it will simply not renew your policy. DUI convicts are considered a high-risk driver for the insurance companies and at least three years.

For additional info, money-saving tips and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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