August 02, 2018
Ask The Expert: Builders Risk Insurance
What is builders risk insurance? Builders risk insurance is a specialized type of property insurance designed for buildings under construction or renovation and covers the materials, suppli...
August 02, 2018
Safety Zone: Safety Leadership Training
Guidelines and safety protocols aren’t enough to create an effective workplace safety culture. It’s not for a lack of bloated programs and rules that we have preventable incidents. More ofte...
July 30, 2018
Reducing the Risk of Lawsuits in Health & Human Services
For health and human services organizations, the risk of a lawsuit – and the resulting damages – is not new. But the consequences can be especially devastating for agencies that work with vu...
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...
June 04, 2018
Preventing Sexual Abuse or Misconduct in Health and Human Services Organizations
A quick scan of recent headlines – including the latest high-profile story about a nursing home that has been found 85 percent liable for the 2013 sexual assault of an 82-year-old resident –...
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...
May 07, 2018
Law Firms: An Appeal for Better Cybersecurity
Law firms are notoriously slow to embrace new technology, but in today’s digital age, implementing new technology is critical in avoiding cyber attacks and protecting your firm from costly b...
April 10, 2018
The Important Difference Between Employee Satisfaction and Employee Engagement
For years, healthcare organizations have dedicated time and resources to improve employee satisfaction. And, for good reason – according to a recent report by The Conference Board, less than...
February 13, 2018
Protecting Your Property & Your Bottom Line: Rental Income Loss Coverage
Between the destructive California wildfires and the damage caused by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma, 2017 was a record-breaking year for natural disasters. According to a recent report...
January 30, 2018
Four Tips for New Employee Safety on Construction Sites
Construction is often cited as one of the most dangerous industries in the country. According to the Reports of Fatalities and Catastrophes Archive from the U.S. Department of Labor, more t...
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 ...
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...
October 25, 2017
Three Tips for Safe Patient Handling
A Bureau of Labor Statistics report revealed that across all industries, 33 of 10,000 full time workers suffered from overexertion injuries. However, this type of injury doubled when looking ...
October 18, 2017
Indemnity Contracts: Virginia Regulation Update
As a form of contractual risk transfer, indemnification provisions are used to mitigate financial risk by shifting legal liability from one party (indemnitee) to another (indemnitor). This ty...