Archive for the ‘Saftey Tips’ Category

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Car Thefts Rise by 33.5 Percent in First Half of 2023

October 19, 2023

If your business is the typical small or mid-sized business, you probably have somewhere between $500,000 and $2 million in liability coverage under your business owner policy (BOP) or commercial general liability policy. How does umbrella coverage work with these policies to provide extra liability protection?

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Cybersecurity Basics

September 21, 2023

If your business is the typical small or mid-sized business, you probably have somewhere between $500,000 and $2 million in liability coverage under your business owner policy (BOP) or commercial general liability policy. How does umbrella coverage work with these policies to provide extra liability protection?

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8 Winter Driving Tips for Commercial and Personal Vehicle Drivers

January 14, 2023

Driving safely in winter weather can be challenging for even the most experienced driver. Whether your firm employs commercial vehicle drivers or most of the driving at your firm involves employees driving personal passenger vehicles, the following tips selected from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration website will help drivers avoid dangerous situations, especially in […]

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Seven Tips for Reducing Cyber Risk

April 28, 2022

Understand your cyber risks. Businesses are vulnerable to cyberattacks through hacking, phishing, malware, and other methods. Train Staff. Those engaged in cyberattacks find a point of entry into a business’ systems and network. A business’ exposure can be reduced by having and enforcing a computer password policy for its employees. Keep Software Updated. Businesses should […]

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National Roadway Safety Strategy Announced

March 31, 2022

The National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) is “a roadmap for addressing the national crisis in roadway fatalities and serious injuries.” We cannot tolerate the continuing crisis of roadway deaths in America. These deaths are preventable, and that’s why we’re launching the National Roadway Safety Strategy today — a bold, comprehensive plan, with significant new funding […]

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7 Ways to Improve Company Driver Safety

February 11, 2022

If you have company trucks to provide service offsite or to deliver products, your drivers spend a lot of time on the road. Check out these tips for improving safety and reducing costs: Make sure your drivers have safety gear onboardStock your trucks with warning triangles, first aid kits, LED flares, warning flags, and make […]

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Are Employers Responsible for Employee Identity Theft?

September 22, 2021

The answer is yes, which is why it’s important to practice good cyber risk management. Cyber thieves love employee personnel records. With the information they steal from Social Security numbers, birth dates, work history, bank account information and health information, they can do a lot of harm and “earn” a lot of money. As an […]

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How to Spot a Fake PPE Mask

May 21, 2021

Millions of counterfeit masks have been seized by federal agents and millions more are likely still in use. Liability and health risks from counterfeit PPE (personal protective equipment) masks is a growing problem. Federal agents and others have seized more than 11 million counterfeit masks, including the N95 masks used in hospitals. According to the […]

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