Mar 15, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Workplace Safety
LANGUAGE BARRIERS can present real threats to worker safety, particularly in certain industries that employ a larger share of non-native English speakers. Only 57% of U.S. agricultural workers in 2019 were born in this country, including Puerto Rico, according to U.S.... 
Feb 19, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Uncategorized
AT THE START of every year, it’s important that businesses take stock of developments in the 12 months prior that may require adjustments to their insurance policies. A number of events should prompt you to meet with us to see if you should increase your coverage.... 
Feb 1, 2023 | Business Insurance, Business Operations, Risk Management
A NEW REPORT found that one-third of companies who are hit with ransomware and pay the hackers to unlock their systems, are often likely to be targeted a second time. And after they pay, they can still face significant reverberations, including system rebuilding... 
Dec 5, 2022 | Business Insurance, Business Operations
WHEN YOU were first issued your policy, the carrier looked at the estimated sales figures or payroll data that you provided to them. It calculated your premiums based on this information. Now that you have real numbers under your belt and actual experience, the... 
Nov 24, 2022 | Business Operations, Risk Management
BUSINESSES THAT are hit by wire transfer scams are increasingly finding it difficult to get their claims paidunless they have either a crime or cyber insurance policy that covers “computer fraud.” Wire transfer fraud occurs when an employee is duped into wiring funds... 
Nov 5, 2022 | Business Operations
AS WILDFIRES grow in number, intensity and scope, the cost of paying for the resulting claims is causing a property insurance crisis in some parts of the state that shows no sign of disappearing anytime soon. Commercial property insurance rates have skyrocketed for...