June 28, 2018
What to Do After a Construction Accident
Although most construction leaders and workers make job-site safety a top priority, approximately 150,000 construction-related accidents still occur each year, according to the Board of Labo...
May 15, 2018
Spring Risk Forum Recap – Cannabiz: The Effects of Marijuana on Your Business
Employers today are facing an unusual challenge: Although medical cannabis is now legal in 29 states, including Pennsylvania, it remains illegal under federal law. How does that impact your...
February 26, 2018
Cutting Healthcare Costs: Why Employers Should Consider Referenced-Based Pricing
Whether a small company or a large corporation, healthcare costs are one of the largest expenditures for any employer. This will undoubtedly continue in 2018, with Mercer’s annual Survey of...
January 10, 2018
Contingent Business Interruption: Protecting Your Manufacturing Facility
This year, the United States witnessed firsthand the destruction severe weather events can have on homes, businesses and local economies. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ...
December 18, 2017
Eliminating the Risk of Harassment in the Workplace
Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) has become an increasingly prevalent policy for organizations varying in size. These types of policies not only cover alleged sexual harassment...
November 29, 2017
Winter Weather Risks: Preventing Workplace Injury and Managing Claims
With the winter months quickly approaching, employers across all industries must prepare for cold weather hazards resulting from freezing temperatures. According to the Bureau of Labor Statis...
November 21, 2017
Steps to Reduce Risk Following a Natural Disaster
Over the course of a few short weeks, Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma devastated major cities, rural towns and miles of coastline. According to Moody’s Analytics, total economic damages a...
July 17, 2017
The Cost-Saving – and Safety – Benefits of BIM-Driven Prefabrication
According to JLL’s Construction Outlook, construction spending in 2016 rose 4.5 times higher than 2015 levels. Considering this sharp increase, many construction companies are looking for inn...
June 19, 2017
Summertime Construction Site Risks
As we enter the summer months, construction across the country is ramping up. Projects are coming back into focus after the cold of winter has subsided and seasonal hiring is starting to take...
May 19, 2017
CTE Risk Management for Youth Athletic Programs
Concussion-related health issues associated with athletics, particularly the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) among participants in sports involving jarring collisions, have con...
June 13, 2016
Management Liability Insurance Coverages 101
As a leader in an organization, you face more than just the pressure of succeeding in your role professionally. By taking on an executive position, you also open yourself up to personal risk ...
May 18, 2016
Captives 101: What Types of Captive Is Right For Your Business (Part 2)
In a recent post on the Risk Matters blog, I gave an overview of captive insurance – insurance companies that are owned and controlled by insureds to insure the risks of its owners who,...
May 02, 2016
Captives 101: What is a Captive & Is It Right for Your Business?
For a number of years, the insurance market has been favorable for insurance buyers in terms of pricing, although sharpened underwriting, reduced capacity, and coverage limitations remain cha...
April 25, 2016
6 Steps to Prepare Your Business for 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season
According to AccuWeather, the East Coast may be in for a wet and windy couple of months ahead. Hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, is a little over a month away from its...
April 18, 2016
Checklist: Essential Disaster Recovery Plan Components
In a recent article published on PropertyCasualty360, I detailed five ways to protect your business from natural disasters. The first step was to form a disaster recovery team that is tasked ...