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Risk Insights: Understanding, Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Violence
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Understanding, Preventing and Mitigating Workplace Violence - Workplace violence threatens the health and safety of employees, clients and visitors. It affects all industries, regardless of size or location, and its...
Risk Insights: Board Orientation
Thursday, October 12, 2023
- - Best Practices for Board Orientation - The board of directors plays a vital role in maintaining the organizational structure of a company. This elected group oversees the organization’s activities and meets...
Risk Insights: Trucking Industry Trends to Watch
Saturday, April 8, 2023
The trucking industry consists of businesses that leverage large commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) to transport various types of cargo (e.g., raw materials, product components and finished goods) over specified routes....
Risk Insights: Construction Industry Trends to Watch
Monday, March 13, 2023
The construction industry consists of companies that construct, maintain and repair buildings and other structures (e.g., roads, bridges and utility systems). This sector plays a vital role in the U.S. economy by...
Risk Insights: Winter Weather Liabilities
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility for winter storms that may result in a snow- and ice-covered landscape. While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a...
Risk Insights: Labor Shortages and Business Liability Risks
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
The past year has seen labor shortages across industry lines. According to a recent study from the Society for Human Resource Management, nearly 90% of businesses are having a hard time filling open positions. These...
Risk Insights: Winter Driving-Skids
Monday, January 2, 2023
Winter Driving - Skids - One of the most dangerous winter driving hazards is skidding. If it happens at a high speed, the result can be deadly. But most skids can be avoided by simply adjusting to driving conditions and...
Commercial Property Insights: Monitoring Snow Loads to Protect Structures
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Major snow events can impact the integrity of a structure, making it imperative for commercial property owners to understand their building’s characteristics and structural system prior to the start of the snow season....
Risk Insights: Electric Vehicles Present New Insurance Challenges
Friday, December 9, 2022
Electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction in the U.S. auto market. Last year, Americans bought nearly 450,000 EVs-an 83% jump over 2020. With many federal and state governments pushing for lower CO2 roadway...
Risk Insights: Training for Temporary Workers and Their Worksite Supervisors
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Training for Temporary Workers and Their Worksite Supervisors - Any host employer (HE) that utilizes temporary workers (TWs) through a staffing company (SC) may be opening themselves up to safety and health challenges....
Risk Insights: General Cybersecurity Best Practices for Modern Vehicles
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Modern vehicle technology has transformed in the past several years as autonomous driving, vehicle electrification and car connectivity features have become more common. While these digital innovations in the automotive...
Risk Insights: Understanding How Habits Work to Influence Safety
Monday, September 5, 2022
Understanding How Habits Work to Influence Safety - As an employer, safety is your responsibility, and it’s important to identify workplace hazards and instill safe employee habits to ensure corrections remain permanent....
Risk Insights: Air Quality at Your Property
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Air Quality at Your Property - The health of your property’s occupants can be jeopardized by poor air quality, and it is your responsibility to provide a healthy indoor environment, whether it is protecting against...
Risk Insights: Fuel Efficiency Best Practices for Fleets
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Fuel Efficiency Best Practices for Fleets - Improving the fuel efficiency of a company’s fleet of vehicles can have many financial and environmental benefits, especially with fuel prices on the rise. Fuel can be one of...
Risk Insights: Managing Road Rage
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Managing Road Rage - Road rage-aggressive or angry behavior exhibited by motorists-is prevalent on U.S. roadways. In fact, nearly 80% of drivers expressed significant anger, aggression or road rage behind the wheel at...
Risk Insights: Spring Storm Safety Tips for Businesses
Monday, March 28, 2022
Spring can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. This article discusses the weather threats to watch out for during spring and measures...
Property Management Risk Insights: Winter Weather Liabilities
Monday, January 24, 2022
- - Winter Weather Liabilities - The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility for winter storms that may result in a snow- and ice-covered landscape. While it may be a...
Auto Insights: Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter
Friday, December 10, 2021
Winter weather can create various driving challenges. Cold temperatures make it difficult for engines to work properly, while snow limits tire traction and salt causes rust on exterior paint. That’s why it is important...
Cyber Risks and Liabilities
Monday, July 26, 2021
Penetration Testing Explained - Keeping workplace technology up and running is vital to any organization’s success. While this task seems feasible, it’s growing harder and harder each year as cybercriminals expand their...