For many employers, workers’ compensation insurance is all about one number—the premium quoted. Understandably, employers want to pay the lowest amount possible on this mandatory coverage. While some brokers try to compete on a low bid, those who do miss the chance to educate employers on how their mod affects their premium, and how lowering...Read More

On Dec. 5, 2016, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule that aims to improve roadway safety by establishing a National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse. Under the final rule, motor carriers and other employers of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers must use the Clearinghouse to ensure that current and prospective...Read More

Business operations in the technology industry revolve around the functionality of computers, network connections and the Internet. It’s no secret that computer use comes with many risks, including damaging viruses, hackers, the illegal use of your system to attack others, the use of sensitive data to steal identities and other illegal actions. As a result,...Read More

#RiskSynergy   OVERVIEW By Feb. 1 of each year, employers that are subject to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) routine recordkeeping requirements must post copies of their completed OSHA Form 300A (“Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses”) from the previous year in visible locations within their employees’ workplaces. The postings must then be...Read More

Because of all they can offer, smartphones and tablet devices are essential to many professions’ daily operations. However, as use rises, it will become more and more important to ensure that security for these mobile devices is able to adequately protect you from new and existing threats. The need for proper phone security is no...Read More

The regular review of every contract you sign is a highly important risk management task. This includes a contract’s waiver of subrogation clause. Subrogation is a basic insurance concept used in insurance contracts. If a loss occurs, it typically happens through someone’s negligence. In general, the negligent or “at fault” party is liable for the...Read More

Could an exclusion in your commercial general liability (CGL) policy leave your business liable for damages due to an employee’s injury, even though the employee already received workers’ compensation benefits? It may seem like the answer should be a simple “No,” given that workers’ compensation generally limits the remedies an employee can obtain from an...Read More

Predicting the Top 5 Cyber Threats in 2019 Hackers will keep exploiting cyber defense trends and new technology to steal valuable information and cause chaos.     As large-scale cyber attacks continue to make headlines on a regular basis, many businesses have started to realize the importance of safeguarding their systems and data. However, hackers...Read More

Optimism is the fuel that drives the entrepreneurial spirit, so it isn’t surprising that most small business owners consider themselves optimists.Read More

5 Cyber Risk Questions Every Board Should Ask When a data breach or cyber event occurs, the damages can be significant, often resulting in lawsuits, fines and serious financial loss. To help oversee their boards cyber risk management, boards should ask the following questions: CYBER RISKS +LIABILITIESRead More