InterWest Insurance Services

✨ Celebrating Kristen! ✨

Kristen consistently goes above and beyond—taking initiative, solving problems, and finding ways to improve how we work. Even as a newer team member, she’s already made a strong and positive impact.

Her leadership shines through in her positivity, confidence, and willingness to support others. From jumping in to help teammates to driving improvements within the SPARC Team, Kristen brings energy and innovation to everything she does.

Her can‑do attitude and commitment to excellence make her a truly valued member of the InterWest team. Congratulations Kristen!

We’re proud to announce that InterWest Insurance has earned the Best Practices Agency designation for 2026.

Out of 1,100 independent agencies nominated nationwide, only 349 earned this distinction. Thank you to every employee who helps make achievements like this possible!

Are Your Trainers Prepared to Prevent Forklift Accidents?

Join us for an in‑person session August 18 in Chico, focused on strengthening trainer skills and reinforcing the safety practices that keep workplaces compliant. With OSHA noting that 70% of forklift accidents are preventable, advanced training is essential.

✔ Enhance the effectiveness of your in‑house trainers
✔ Understand why proper operator certification protects employees and visitors
✔ Support a safer workplace, stronger morale, and regulatory compliance

Who Should Attend:
Your resident experts and in‑house safety trainers responsible for certifying operators.

Presenter:
Ignacio Melgoza, CSP, CIT
Director of Risk Management Services, InterWest Insurance Services

Address:
1357 E. Lassen Avenue
Chico, CA 95928

Strong training programs reduce risk and elevate safety culture. Is your team ready?

Register now:
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As wildfires become increasingly common across the U.S., companies whose employees are exposed to wildfire smoke must be mindful of the dangers and take steps to protect them.

While a handful of states have laws or regulations requiring employers to protect workers from wildfire smoke hazards, Fed-OSHA has no such rules. However, companies not in those states are still subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Act's general duty clause, which requires employers to provide a workplace free from recognized hazards that can cause death or serious physical harm.

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As Wildfire Risk Grows, Protect Workers from Smoke Danger As wildfires become increasingly common across the U.S., companies whose employees are exposed to wildfire smoke must be mindful of the dangers and take steps to protect them.