Posts Tagged ‘risk management’
From the Claim Files: General Liability and Umbrella Insurance
From the Claim Files: Umbrellas; Coverage for the Unexpected Claim
Slips, Trips, and Falls – Oh My!
It’s a city street, but you’ve got to maintain the sidewalk. Attention small building owners in New York: You know those mythical holiday shoppers who get all their present-buying done well in advance of Thanksgiving and have a stress-free lead-up to the holidays? … Well, let’s apply that same logic to something that isn’t a…
Read MoreFrom the Claim Files: Directors and Officers Claim
To Lift or Not to Lift? A New Dilemma for Your Resort’s Pool
When a hotel guest wants to unwind after a long day of meetings, a few laps in the pool is often the perfect place to retreat. However, this isn’t always an option for guests with disabilities. It’s worth evaluating your pool’s accessibility — as well as your company’s risk factors for litigation and its current…
Read MoreMulti-Family Building Insurance You Need
Property owners of multi-family buildings in urban areas all across the country – from Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia through Chicago and Minneapolis to Los Angeles and San Francisco – often choose to live in one of the units in the buildings in their real estate portfolio. These buildings are typically 25 units or fewer—perhaps even…
Read MorePlay it Safe: This Summer’s Playground Danger You Can’t See
School’s out. Days are long. The sun is shining and playgrounds are packed. Competing for kids’ attention—up against the alluring tech available today—isn’t an easy task, but it’s one parents continue to fight. The replacement of choice: the playground. A reliable source of entertainment for decades, families escape from the tablets, TVs, and smartphones for…
Read MoreFrom the Claim Files: Liquor Liability
Risk Management: Keeping Hotel Guests Safe
The Erin Andrews case made headline news when a jury awarded the ESPN sportscaster $55 million in a lawsuit filed against the hotel as a result of its failure to reasonably safeguard her privacy and safety. This and other events are reminders to hotel owners and operators of their obligation to ensure the safety, security…
Read MoreThe Path to Pool Safety This Season
Pool season is here. Which means it’s time to invest in new sunscreen and pull those bathing suits out of storage. It’s also time for community associations and property owners to reassess pool safety, maintenance, and risk management. Most pool injuries are minor in nature, but some can result in broken limbs, head or spinal…
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