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“Nuclear Verdicts” in Lawsuits Threatens Trucking Industry
It’s not uncommon for businesses to see year-over-year rate increases even when they hire safe drivers and have a clean loss record. But, the truth is that claims history is just one piece of the...
Read On..The Next Step in Social Engineering: Deepfakes
Deepfakes have made the news numerous times in the last few years for good reason: they are becoming more and more sophisticated and more realistic. What are deepfakes? At their core, they are forgeries of...
Read On..Workplace Guidelines to Protect Against COVID-19
In a year where it seems like the world has flipped upside down, it should come as no surprise that the Department of Labor is also changing some things. On January 29th, the Biden administration...
Read On..Preventing Frozen Pipes and Plumbing
Every winter thousands of pipes, fixtures, and appliances freeze and burst because of inadequate heat or insulation. When a frozen pipe bursts, the result is always extensive water damage. When it comes to preventing frozen...
Read On..Sharp Pivots in Cyber Insurance Market
A rapidly shifting cyber insurance market has brokers working harder to keep pace with coverage restrictions, diminished capacity and some of the most significant underwriting and pricing moves to date—all amid heightened client demand for...
Read On..Frequently Cited Manufacturing OSHA Standards
Q1 2021 Manufacturing Risk Advisor The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) not only keeps records of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. Understanding these standards and taking proactive steps...
Read On..OSHA Food Manufacturing Standards
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) keeps records not only of the most frequently cited standards overall, but also within particular industries. The most recent statistics from OSHA reveal the top standards cited in...
Read On..Cyber Liability Insurance
As technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations, the value of a strong cyber liability insurance policy will only continue to grow. The continued rise in the amount of information stored and transferred electronically...
Read On..Understanding the $900B Stimulus Package
By Barry Fields, Vice President, Employee Benefits The President signed into law an emergency stimulus package designed to deliver approximately $900 billion in COVID-19-related aid. Notably, the bill provides funding for unemployment benefits, small businesses,...
Read On..Are You Prepared for Employment-Related Practices?
Employment-related lawsuits are a growing concern for employers of all sizes. As costs for litigation and damage awards climb, experts predict that employment liability will only become more complex. As a result, it is critical...
Read On..New Jersey’s Plan for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
1/13/2021 Update: Beginning January 14th, individuals over 65 and individuals 16-54 with certain medical conditions as defined by the CDC will be eligible. Individuals at High Risk (Phase 1B) (effective 1/14/21) Individuals aged 65 and...
Read On..New Relief for FSA Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts
By Barry Fields, Vice President, Employee Benefits The New Year brings to us the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), which includes relief for plan sponsors offering Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)....
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