One of the biggest headaches for contractors is equipment and tool theft, as thieves regularly raid worksites after hours or steal tools from parked vehicles. They can make away with tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment, and in serious cases it can result in project delays and workers unable to do their jobs. […]
Work-related stress claims cost U.S. companies $200 billion to $300 billion a year, according to the American Institute of Stress. Stress can result in a number of secondary mental and physical illnesses and direct physical injuries, which directly affects health care costs, worker productivity — and can even result in workers’ compensation claims. In fact, […]
Distracted driving has skyrocketed in the past 13 years and experts say that smartphones are to blame. People are engaging on social media apps, reading text messages and e-mails — and even watching videos while behind the wheel. The result has been a surge in distracted-driving deaths, reversing decades of declines due to vehicle safety […]
Advancements are making construction workplaces safer thanks to innovative new designs that learn from the past and the weaknesses of equipment that has been used in construction for decades. Construction firms that don’t keep up with the latest in safety devices are missing an opportunity to save lives, reduce workplace injuries and avoid costly workers’ […]
Winter driving can be challenging, with icy roads, snow-covered surfaces and frigid temperatures posing significant risks to drivers. While safe driving plays a critical role, many modern vehicles come equipped with advanced safety features designed to enhance winter driving. These innovations can contribute to a safer and more comfortable driving experience in cold and snowy […]
Knowing what type of insurance you need if you live in a condominium can be confusing. After all, while you own your unit and everything inside its walls, you obviously are not required to insure the entire building, which you don’t own. It’s important that you secure the proper insurance for your unit, to ensure […]
Using Ride Services to Your Holiday Party Can Save You Thousands. With the widespread availability of ride services, such as Lyft and Uber, there is no reason to drive to your holiday party, especially if you drink. The cost of driving under the influence can be well over $10,000, and it can also cost you […]
Large construction projects involving multiple contractors are ripe for claims and if your company is involved in such an enterprise, one of your top priorities needs to be risk mitigation. With the specter of property damage, material losses and workplace injuries looming large, especially when there is more than one employer on a site, it […]
Everyone loves to spend time on the deck with the family or entertaining. That’s why you bought a house with a deck or you built one yourself. Decks are part of the American way of life, but they require upkeep as they are subjected to the elements all year long from hot summer months and […]
Annual Insurance Reviews are Crucial to Growing Businesses One of the biggest mistakes owners of growing businesses make is not keeping up their insurance coverage to account for the expanding assets and potential liabilities. Let’s say you started your business 10 years ago with just a small space and computer desk. Today, you have an […]
