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Summer is here and swimming pools are the place to be for relaxation and keeping cool. However, there are some dangers to being by the water. Luckily there are also some simple tips that can keep you safe during your summer fun. Here are some things to consider; Pool Surroundings: It is important to be […]

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal rule making subsidies available to eligible individuals through federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplaces, like the one in Oklahoma. This means that health insurance subsidies will continue to be available on these Marketplaces. Existing policies remain in effect. The subsidies reduce health insurance premiums for lower-income Americans. Curtailing […]

Rosemary Blue Cheese Steak Recipe – a restaurant quality steak at home! There is so much flavor in this amazing steak recipe!  Ingredients 4  Beef Steaks (choose your favorite) 8 Tbsp bleu cheese crumbles 4 Tbsp roughly chopped fresh rosemary Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste 1/4 tsp kosher salt per steak Instructions: As steaks are […]

Medical costs for employers in the U.S. will increase 6.5 percent for 2016, slightly lower than the 6.8 percent projected for 2015, predicts Pricewaterhouse Coopers’ Health Research Institute (HRI). According to the consultancy’s June 2015 report Medical Cost Trend: Behind the Numbers 2016, the net growth rate for employer-provided health care costs in 2016, after […]

Tops Risks Businesses Face Property damage from fire, storms and accidents Liability in many forms, including product liability, accident/injury liability, libel, malpractice and professional liability or “errors and omissions” risks Fraud, embezzlement, extortion Cyber-crime and data loss Every company, large and small, has unique risks. Some have workers who operate heavy machinery or drive vehicles […]

A good benefits package will include a number of different types of coverage that help to round out the compensation you provide, which of course starts with your employees’ normal salary. Some of the employee benefits you can consider include retirement income, workers compensation, short term disability, long term disability, healthcare coverage, dental and vision […]

Peaches, blackberries and blueberries make up the filling of these irresistable mini pies. By baking separately in ramekins, each pie feels like a special homestyle treat made especially for you. Ingredients 4 cups  peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced 1 1/2 cups  blackberries 1 cup  blueberries 3/4 cup  plus 2 teaspoons sugar, divided 1/4 cup  all-purpose […]

A stroke can come on suddenly. And the longer a stroke goes unnoticed, the more damage it will cause. Familiarize yourself with the signs of stroke by watching this one and a half minute video. Then share it with friends and family. F-A-S-T will take on a whole new meaning. FAST (stroke) FAST is an acronym used as a mnemonic […]

In observance of the holiday, our office will close at 3 pm today and we will be back Tuesday morning, May 26. From your friends at OBI, we wish you a safe and relaxing Memorial Day. Stay dry!

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who died in service of the United States of America. Why is this needed? Memorial Day started off as a somber day of remembrance; a day when Americans went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of our war […]