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Vacant Property Insurance
Owning a vacant building can pose serious liabilities because vacant buildings are more susceptible to vandalism, undetected repairs, fire, and other losses. If you own vacant property, it is advisable to purchase vacant property insurance, also known as vacant...
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Preparing for Flu Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Each year, the seasonal flu has a marked impact on businesses and employers, causing increased absenteeism, decreased productivity and higher health care costs. The past few flu seasons have seen high hospitalization and mortality rates, which has public health...
Managing Social Media Risk
Organizations continue to leverage social media channels to engage and interact with customers on a more personal level. Social media remains a great opportunity for businesses to connect with customers, job candidates and other stakeholders. However, before fully...
Preparing for a Crisis
Planning is critical in business and can make all the difference when it comes to generating revenue, building a reputation, reducing insurance exposures and satisfying customers. However, while proper planning can help you grow your business, the fact is that—even if...
Preventing Overexertion at Work
Safety Focused Preventing Overexertion at Work According to the National Safety Council, overexertion is the third-leading cause of injury in the United States—with an estimated 3.5 million overexertion injuries taking place each year. These injuries can happen in the...
Managing in Times of Social Unrest
Social injustices, civil rights and discrimination issues affect all employers and employees across the country. Numerous recent events have led to unrest, which has permeated all areas of society, including the workplace. During these times, employees may be...
COVID-19 Vaccine Considerations for Employers
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies across the globe have been working to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. As the pandemic continues on and vaccine clinical trials progress, there may be a possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine being approved for use in the...
Managing the Risks of Cloud Computing
Managing the Risks of Cloud Computing For businesses looking to share resources quickly and effectively, cloud computing can be an attractive answer. However, while moving operations to the cloud is an effective way to reduce hardware and software costs while keeping...
Sorting Out Coronavirus Fact from Fiction
Sorting Out Coronavirus Fact From Fiction Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, people were fighting misinformation about health conditions, vaccines and treatments online. With the pandemic constantly evolving, it may be hard to keep up and understand what’s factual and...
Reviewing Riot Exclusions
Reviewing Riot Exclusions Recent, well-reported acts of rioting across the nation have resulted in extensive damages to commercial property. Entrepreneurs have suffered losses to their buildings, their equipment, and their inventory. Many businesses have suffered lost...
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