April 22, 2019
Siting and design efficiency — the goal is to minimize impact in terms of a building’s location and the surrounding environment. Energy efficiency — includes minimizing air leakage with high performance windows and insulation, reducing the need for natural light by maximizing solar gain with strategic placement of walls and windows, and implementing renewable energy […]
April 4, 2019
One in every 35 employees was apprehended for theft from their employer in 2017, according to the 30th Annual Retail Theft Survey, down from 27 in 2016. 40,286 dishonest employees were apprehended in 2017, down four percent from 2016. While these are improvements from the previous year, employee theft continues to be a serious problem. […]
March 21, 2019
If you have trucks to provide service offsite or to deliver products, you probably either have dedicated drivers or at least many of your employees spend a substantial amount of their time on the road. Here are seven tips for improving safety and reducing costs: Make sure your drivers have safety gear onboard Stock your […]
March 7, 2019
In the next three years developers expect 60 percent of their projects will be green. The market for green construction projects has grown significantly in the last 10 years and demand for green building activity is poised to grow substantially — to double in some regions, according to a report issued December 2018 by Dodge […]
February 20, 2019
“Nice to have” policies are those that all businesses should at least consider purchasing. Three of the most important ones include: Professional Liability In addition to lawyers, doctors and accountants, many businesses now need PL insurance. You don’t have to consider yourself a “professional” to need coverage for negligent acts. If you give advice and […]
February 4, 2019
There are insurance coverages that all businesses need, some that all businesses should consider, and some that you need only if you have special risk exposures. Need to Have Commercial general liability (CGL) is essential for every business. It will pay your legal costs, along with any judgments or settlements, when you are legally obligated […]
January 23, 2019
One of the most effective and simplest ways of protecting your organization from liability due to contractors’ and subcontractors’ operations is with Additional Insured coverage. Liability insurance covers you from losses due to claims your company, its employees or products or services caused harm or wrong to a third party. Sometimes, however, your organization can […]
January 9, 2019
The largest financial losses worldwide come from fires/explosions and aviation incidents, according to an analysis of the Top Causes of Loss of 470,000 insurance losses around the world by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Insurance. Here are a couple of other quick takeaways from the claims review: Increased Litigation Costs: In general, litigation is […]
December 15, 2018
Although the workplace impact of marijuana in states where it’s been legalized has mainly been a workers compensation concern, a recent study now links marijuana use to increased auto crash claims. In four states where marijuana is now legal — Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington — the frequency of collision claims filed with insurers were […]
November 20, 2018
And what should you do if you get one? Your organization has just been sued, and you’ve notified your liability insurer as required by the policy. You think all’s taken care of…when you receive a reservation of rights letter from the insurer. What does this mean, and what should you do? Practical Risk Management defines […]
