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What We Know About the Vaccine Distribution Plan
The FDA’s emergency use authorization of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines clears the way for nationwide distribution and administration. While it will not be a magical, cure-all solution, it is a critical step in getting control over the pandemic and resuming a more normal life. Decision-making and logistics have been left largely to states,…
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Old Man Winter Ushers in Extra Parking Garage Safety Precautions
Now that winter is upon us throughout most of the country, it’s important for insureds to make accommodations in their parking garage safety precautions. During the winter months, parking garages and parking lots become an increased source of slips and falls, skidding impacts with structures and pedestrians, ceiling collapses, holiday muggings and vehicle break-ins, and…
Are Ski Resorts Liable for Accidents on the Slopes?
From New England to the Rocky Mountains, the United States is home to countless ski resorts. A popular winter activity, skiing is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the winter. However, skiing can be very dangerous, with some accidents resulting in fatal injuries. What happens when injuries occur on the slopes at…
Lloyd’s Standardization of Insurance Lifecycle
Lloyd’s of London in early 2020 announced its “Future at Lloyd’s” initiative with the goal of utilizing technology in innovative ways and embracing new methods of modernizing the insurance lifecycle. The end result is to employ a smoother, more efficient, and faster platform in delivering products and policy renewals and endorsements and in settling claims….
2021 Insurance Market Insights: Part 2
In our previous article, we provided an overview of the hard insurance market cycle and what to expect in 2021. Here we will dive deeper into how COVID-19 is influencing the hard market in certain coverage lines.
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Costly winter-wealth-related nuisances, like frozen pipes, can often be avoided with adequate preparation. But it isn’t always easy to know what needs to be done, especially for a new homeowner. Share this checklist with your insureds to keep winter maintenance simple.
Creating a Coworking Space in Multifamily Properties
As offices remain closed, millions of Americans continue to work from home. Among the many commonly reported challenges of remote work is differentiating between professional and personal time. Creating a schedule and a designated office space is a great place to start, but many people either do not have the space for private working space…
A Look at Implications of the COVID Vaccine on Businesses
Two COVID-19 vaccine doses, one from Pfizer, the other from Moderna, are being rolled out throughout the country with healthcare workers, first responders, other essential employees (this includes those in the restaurant, food, education, food, agriculture, manufacturing, and public transit industries), and long-term care residents and employees among the first to receive shots. People with…
2021 Insurance Market Insights: Part 1
There has been a flurry of industry data released over the last month with all indicators pointing to an ongoing hard insurance market across all lines for all-sized businesses as insurers continue to address profitability issues as a result of rate inadequacy and increasing losses. Even Workers’ Compensation insurance, which has remained flat while other…
Giving Back to Our Communities All Year Round
The holiday season is the peak time for volunteerism, as families, friends, and coworkers make giving back a part of their winter traditions. People often feel more thankful and joyous during the holidays, which compels many to contribute to their communities and help those less fortunate than themselves. From the time between Thanksgiving and New…
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention
Coined the “silent killer,” carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can be fatal. Carbon monoxide is found in the fumes produced any time fuel is burned in cars, small engines, stoves, grills, fireplaces, furnaces, etc. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headache, dizziness, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest…