March 20, 2023
How Nonprofit Insurance Brokers and Carriers Support the Causes Closest to Their Hearts
Most of us should be able to agree that those who work within not-for-profit organizations are heroes. From nonprofit founders to entry-level workers, they find themselves in this important work because it fuels a personal passion. That passion might include an overarching urge and desire to express benevolence and aid those causes and communities who...
March 16, 2023
Mobile Device Security Threats and How to Prevent Them
Mobile malware—malicious software designed to gain access to private data on mobile devices—is a growing threat to companies’ cybersecurity. As companies embrace remote work and more employees use their personal devices for work-related tasks, cybercriminals are finding more opportunities to exploit these vulnerable and often unsecured devices to access corporate servers and sensitive information. The...
March 14, 2023
Cal/OSHA Proposes Revisions to Workplace Lead Exposures Standards
On March 3, 2023, the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Cal/OSHA Board) proposed to revise the standards for workplace exposure to lead for the general industry and construction industries. With the revisions, Cal/OSHA cited a need to adequately protect employees who are exposed to lead in their occupations. This proposal would reduce the...
March 9, 2023
A ‘Seismic Shift’ is Coming to Commercial Real Estate, CEO of a Flexible Workspace Giant Says
Employees around the world were forced to adopt fully remote work for the first time when COVID-19 struck. But as the pandemic stretches into its third year, vaccines become more widespread, and hospitalization rates drop, companies have been trying to lure employees back to working in the office full-time once more. JPMorgan Chase’s Jamie Dimon...
March 8, 2023
Construction Industry Trends to Watch
The construction industry consists of companies that construct, maintain and repair buildings and other structures (e.g., roads, bridges and utility systems). This sector plays a vital role in the U.S. economy by keeping residential areas, commercial facilities and local infrastructure in good condition, thus supporting the safety and welfare of communities across the nation. In...
March 7, 2023
Construction Site Suspension Trauma
The risk of serious injury or death doesn’t end after a construction worker’s fall has been arrested. Although personal protective equipment (PPE) may prevent ground impacts, it may leave you or your co-workers vulnerable to the harmful effects of suspension trauma, also known as orthostatic intolerance or harness hang syndrome. Suspension trauma can occur due...
March 2, 2023
Americans Spend Less Than One Hour on Health Plan Options During Open Enrollment
The latest Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey (CEHCS) revealed that although many Americans are satisfied with the open enrollment process overall, they are not looking closely at their health plan options when making selections. Since 2005, the survey has been jointly conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research to provide...
February 28, 2023
Manufacturing Industry Trends to Watch
The manufacturing sector consists of businesses that utilize raw materials to generate finished products. Due to the range of items this industry plays a role in producing (e.g., food and beverages, textiles, apparel, wood products, chemicals, plastics, metals, electronics, machinery and furniture), it contributes significantly to the overall economy. Further, this sector has experienced considerable...
February 27, 2023
How Telemedicine Gives You the Most Out of Health Care Visits
Telemedicine—the delivery of health care from a distance using technology—has become increasingly popular following the COVID-19 pandemic. Telemedicine allows people to seek basic primary care and other services without having to leave their homes, making it a convenient, efficient and often less expensive way to receive health care. This article explains how telemedicine can give...
February 24, 2023
Commercial P&C Prices Rose 8% in the Fourth Quarter of 2022
Commercial property and casualty prices continued to rise in the fourth quarter of 2022 with an average increase of 8% across all accounts sizes, down slightly from 8.1% in the third quarter, according to the latest survey data from the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB). Large businesses saw higher price increases on average...