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Cybersecurity for Remote Workers
Cybersecurity for remote workers is essential especially since many businesses and their employees will continue to work remotely for at least the near future. In this landscape, it is important to consider what cybersecurity structures you have in place for at-home workers. Your business may require employees to use only company computers and phones while […]
Read More....Discrimination Sensitivity Is Up
Sensitivity is up around discrimination. The United States is grappling with increased sensitivities about racial discrimination, and companies can expect an increase in plaintiff lawsuits over workplace hostility and disparities. Taking proactive measures can help your employees as well as your company’s reputation and finances. While some employment practices complaints deal with racial slurs and […]
Read More....Job Descriptions Ease Workers Comp Claims
Businesses that provide clearly defined job descriptions can avoid workers comp claims. Are you prepared for the in-depth evaluation that will accompany a workers compensation claim if an employee gets injured on the job? Businesses that provide clearly defined job descriptions — and adhere to them in the workplace — can avoid many workers compensation […]
Read More....Supply Chain Stability is Crucial to Business Continuity
Business Continuity Relies on Networks or supply chain stability. Creating the plan and reviewing it regularly heightens your awareness of vulnerabilities and strengths. It’s essential for every company to have a strong business continuity plan. A business continuity plan is not an insurance policy; rather, it is a plan that maps out key components of […]
Read More....Does Business Insurance Cover Renovations?
Does your business insurance cover renovations to your property? If you are planning renovations to your company’s building, take a look at your business property insurance first. A builders risk insurance policy might be a wise addition to your coverage portfolio. Though the name suggests that coverage is bought by the builder itself, that isn’t […]
Read More....Drones and Social Distancing
With new demands for social distancing, some businesses are turning to drones in place of face-to-face interactions in certain instances. If this is a smart solution for your company, there are things you need to know about insuring drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use. Your company generally has two options: hire a drone-service provider […]
Read More....Accusations of Negligence in Workers Comp Cases
What would you do in the event of accusations of negligence in workers comp cases? Employers liability insurance is a part of workers compensation coverage that is often misunderstood and not very widely discussed. This is the coverage you would turn to if your business had to defend itself against a lawsuit alleging the company […]
Read More....Why ERISA Bonds Are Required
ERISA stands for Employee Retirement Income Security Act, which is a set of rules administered by the U.S. Department of Labor to protect employee savings funds. ERISA requires that any company handling employee benefits plan funds must be covered by a fidelity bond, known as an ERISA bond. The ERISA bond protects employee benefits plan […]
Read More....COVID-19 Is Changing Business Auto Insurance Needs
COVID-19 may have permanently transformed the way many companies operate and could profoundly change your business auto insurance needs. Restaurants, retailers, pharmacists and others are now delivering products to customers who are seeking to avoid crowds or interaction with strangers. But are the drivers and vehicles used properly insured? Driving as a part of work […]
Read More....Use Telematics to Manage Your Auto Fleet
Most commonly, a transporter “black box” on a vehicle logs information such as speed and aggressive driving. Businesses can purchase these telematics devices and install them in their vehicles to monitor employees’ driving styles and hold them accountable for wreckless driving. Being able to acquire concrete data on drivers, as well as from accidents, is […]
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