Remember a few years ago when planning a trip meant contacting travel agencies, booking hotel rooms and making plans well in advance? Today Airbnb and other home rental services can make traveling quick and easy, or even give you the chance to earn a little extra income. Despite the convenience and potential for profit, Airbnb can...Read More

The latest Commercial Risk Advisor newsletter examines potential NFIP changes during hurricane season, President Trump’s initial support of repealing the federal marijuana ban and a new study on commercial drone regulations.Read More

Marijuana in the workplace: Do you know your rights? Understand the laws regarding off-duty use and drug testing with this Compliance Overview.Read More

There are a number of different federal employment laws that have their own rules for covered employers. Employers should be aware of the federal employment laws that may apply to their company.Read More

Insurance carriers realize that offering additional lines of coverage to an existing customer is less expensive than trying to attract new customers. They also know that the more lines a given customer has, the longer they’re likely to stay with them.Read More

This Workplace Safety Regulation manual will serve as a guide to some general federal OSHA standards as well as some Connecticut workplace safety laws that fall outside of the scope of the federal OSHA program. This guide is not meant to be exhaustive or construed as legal advice, but will be a helpful tool in...Read More

The European Union’s (EU) upcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on May 25, 2018, and requires U.S. businesses to protect EU citizens’ personal data. Even if you don’t think you’re at risk, seemingly innocent data such as online addresses from EU users could expose you to severe fines.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

Chris Tallcouch, CIC of Tooher Ferraris Insurance Group was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC), a leading national insurance professional organization. Mr. Tallcouch was awarded a certificate marking more than twenty-five years of participation as a designated CIC, which requires annual completion of advanced education and...Read More