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Nonmotorized Boat Safety
Going out on a nonmotorized boat can be an exciting camp experience. However, as a camp counselor, you must ensure that campers stay safe while engaging in this activity. Being aware of the dangers associated with boating can help you properly prepare for and respond to its associated risks. Keep reading for more information on…
Safety Tips: Operating 15-passenger Vans
15-passenger vans are invaluable as they can help transport large groups of people to one destination. However, they also carry unique risks that can be potentially deadly without proper precautions in place. In fact, recent research from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that 15-passenger vans are more likely to be involved in single-vehicle…
Experts Predict Slightly Below-Average Hurricane Season in the Atlantic
For 2023, Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. CSU researchers believe there will be 13 named storms throughout the year. This total sits below the average of 14.4 named storms per year recorded between 1981 and 2020.
Hurricane Preparedness: Safety Checklists for Businesses
It can be challenging for a business to recover following a hurricane. In fact, 40% of small businesses won’t reopen after a natural disaster, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. As a business owner, being prepared is one of the best ways to ensure your business survives following a hurricane or other natural disaster.…
2023 Fire Season Expected to Produce Above-Average Activity
Between 60,000 to 75,000 wildfires are expected to occur, potentially burning 6.5 million to 8.25 million acres of land this fire season.
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
While physical exercise is known to be good for your body, it also can help your mind. Research continues to validate that exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety, depression and a negative mood. When you include exercise as part of your everyday routine, you’ll be reaping both physical and mental well-being benefits.
The Basics of Flood Insurance
Just a single inch of water from flooding can cause costly damage to your home! Here’s what you need to know about insuring against damages caused by a flood.
Trenching and Excavation Safety: New OSHA Penalties
It is essential to implement safety measures during trenching and excavation work to help prevent serious injuries and deaths. Especially considering the recent rise in fatalities and penalties involving this type of work, construction employers need to ensure they utilize proper risk management techniques.
Equine Insurance Options
If horses are a part of your business, you need a commercial equine liability policy, even if you have other coverage that protects you against general liability exposures.
2023 Carrier Recognition Event
On Thursday, April 20th we held our 10th annual Carrier Recognition Event to celebrate another year of great achievement and thank our carrier partners for all the hustle they showed in 2022, partnering with our staff to provide quality insurance coverage and products for our clients.
New York Parking Garage Collapse Kills One and Injures Several Others
On April 18, 2023, a four-story parking garage collapsed in lower Manhattan, New York, killing one person, injuring seven others, and crushing several cars. While the cause of the incident is currently unknown, city officials are investigating the weight of the vehicles on the structure’s roof and the age of the building as the main…
New York State Releases Updated Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy and Training
On April 11, 2023, the New York State Department of Labor, in consultation with the New York State Division of Human Rights, released a revised model sexual harassment prevention policy and updated model training materials.