Category: Risk Management
When conducting loss control inspections, one of the first elements of a business I evaluate is the lighting. My reasoning is not only so I can see where I am going, but also knowing poor or inadequate lighting can lead…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: business, claims, fall prevention, floor safety, inspections, lighting, loss control, prevent slips
Holidays also evoke a sense of celebration…and drink specials at your favorite bar or restaurant. Whether it’s the champagne of New Year’s Eve, the green-tinted cocktails of St. Patty’s Day, or the margaritas of Cinco de Mayo, the commercial underwriter…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Liability, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: alcohol awareness training course, alcohol training, bar owners, bartenders, business, liability, liquor liability, loss control, prevention, safety culture, Safety Tips
We’ve detected suspicious activity on your account. This phrase and its variations can strike fear into a person’s heart in ways that few others can. Is someone reading your e-mails? Do they have your credit card information? Do you use…
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Category: Business, Home, Personal, Prevention, Risk Management, Social Media, Technology
Tags: computer attacks, computer virus, cyber security, passwords, strong password, technology
When customers enter a restaurant or food establishment, they expect an attentive wait staff, friendly service, tasty food, enjoyable atmosphere and, most importantly, a clean environment. The health inspector has a major influence on your business’s good standing, but in…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Education, Risk Management, Service
Tags: business, food allergies, food handling, food poisoning, food service industry, food truck, loss control, restaurant, risk management, safety, Safety Tips, sanitation
Growing up, my experience with the insurance industry was limited to my small town’s local agency. Unlike physicians, lawyers, accountants, and teachers where the public has a general knowledge base about the duties and responsibilities, insurance remained a mystery. Even…
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Category: Business, Central, Commercial, Employees, Loss Control, Prevention, Risk Management
Tags: career paths, employee, inspections, insurance industry, insurance safety specialist, loss control, occupation health and safety specialist, risk consultant, risk management
Natural disasters can come in many forms, with the most common being related to windstorms, fire, and flooding. More tornados occur in the United States then in any other part of the world. While large scale disasters capture media attention,…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Loss Control, Risk Management, Weather
Tags: business, catastrophic event, disaster recovery plan, fire, flooding, hurricane, loss control, natural disaster, risk management, tornadoes, windstorms
It’s no secret winter weather creates more opportunity for liability claims, especially slips and falls. If you own a business, commercial building, or manage property, contracting with a reputable snow removal contractor to clear your driveways and walkways can help…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Liability, Risk Management, Weather
Tags: business, business contract, commercial building, commercial property, contracting, general liability, manage property, snow removal, winter
