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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.
Common Tax Scams Every Business Should Know About
Criminals use tax scams to obtain employee and business information for financial gain. While the peak time for these scams is tax season, scammers can strike at any time. This article discusses common tax scams businesses face and how to avoid them.
Tow Boat Operations Safety Training: 5 Key Elements You Should Know
Having a safe operation not only helps with claims but helps with your peace of mind. The last thing you want is to have an employee hurt when it could have been prevented by safety training, checks and procedures.
Updates to ACA Pay or Play Penalties & IRS E-File Threshold for 2024
This E-Alert outlines two updates that will impact ACA Employer Mandate Compliance in 2024: 1) Increased Pay or Play Penalty Amounts; and 2) Reduction to ACA Paper Filing Threshold for Employers.
Updates to ACA Pay or Play Penalties & IRS E-File Threshold for 2024
This E-Alert outlines two updates that will impact ACA Employer Mandate Compliance in 2024: 1) Increased Pay or Play Penalty Amounts; and 2) Reduction to ACA Paper Filing Threshold for Employers.
Protect Your Business From The Unexpected
In the event of a catastrophic commercial property loss, the process of getting your business back up and running can be overwhelming. Although infrequent, these types of claims can severely impact operations, earnings, team members and the company’s reputation. Responding to a loss can seem daunting in the moment, especially considering the first few hours…