Insurance Insights

A disaster can occur at any time. Whether it’s a more tangible risk such as criminal activity, or an unexpected event such as terrorism or a natural disaster, businesses need to be prepared.

Building an effective safety program can yield important benefits for construction companies. At the top of the list is the most important result – the ability to reduce employee injuries and illnesses. This is a crucial benefit because keeping workers healthy can build employee morale and retention while helping to minimize workers’ compensation claims and costs.

The value of workers’ compensation insurance cannot be overstated. In addition to playing a major role in connecting injured employees to the care they need, workers’ compensation coverage helps employees on the mend return to work as quickly and safely as possible.

Smoke detectors top the list of the most important safety devices you can install in your home. The peace of mind these essential and inexpensive fire safety devices provide homeowners and their families cannot be overstated.

There are a number of smart reasons for buying a used vehicle. It’s a great way to save money and avoid the depreciation costs commonly associated with purchasing a new vehicle. At the same time, however, the cost benefits of a preowned vehicle can quickly vanish if you end up with an automobile that has hidden problems.

The typical manufacturing workplace is a flurry of activity with many workers performing different operations simultaneously. One of the easiest ways to keep this activity running smoothly and with high levels of safety and efficiency is to practice good workplace housekeeping. The three tips below are best practices to consistently promote in the workplace.

Companies that are committed to reducing worker’s compensation costs should place strong emphasis on developing a comprehensive safety program that’s compliant with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. This type of program can yield significant cost savings and – more importantly – help minimize workplace injuries and illnesses.

Cyberattacks have been a growing concern for employers across the globe in recent years. Often, cybercriminals breach organizations via their employees. All it takes is one employee clicking on a phishing email (a fraudulent message intended to trick recipients into compromising critical data) for a cyberattack to originate.