June 5, 2024
U.S. Employees Prioritize Stability Amid Economic Uncertainty
Amid a tumultuous economic and geopolitical landscape, U.S. employees are increasingly seeking stability from their employers, according to the 2024 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey by WTW. The survey found a significant shift in employee preferences, with 72% now choosing to stay in their current jobs, reversing the trend of high turnover seen in recent years....
May 30, 2024
Cyber, Financial and Labor Top the List of Risks in Commercial Construction
Commercial general contractors and construction managers face a number of risks that keep them up at night. In the 2024 Commercial Construction Risk Report, we surveyed 500 U.S. general contractors and construction managers to identify the key risks threatening their project timelines, operating budgets and safety. Several themes emerged: Least prepared for the top risks. The...
May 28, 2024
Survey Reveals Small Business Safety Concerns, Unusual Claims
Understanding workplace safety risks and being properly prepared can help protect businesses and employees from a wide range of potential workplace hazards, including spiders and robots. Pie Insurance Services Inc. recently surveyed 1,034 small business owners, those with less than 500 employees, to uncover insights into top safety concerns, how prepared businesses are for summer...
May 22, 2024
Avoiding Contractor Fraud in the Wake of a Disaster
There were 28 separate billion-dollar climate catastrophes in the United States in 2023, and 2024 is already shaping up to be an active year for severe weather. In the wake of these events, those affected are left vulnerable to shady contractors as they recover and rebuild their lives. To combat this growing problem, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) educates consumers on...
May 17, 2024
Is Your Pool Ready for a Workers’ Compensation Catastrophe?
Catastrophic work injuries occur every day to many employers of all sizes and occupations. Regardless of the size or type of membership served, every pool faces this exposure. These life-changing claims are complex, individualistic, and require much higher standards of coordination and communication. Not having a plan in place to respond to a catastrophic injury...
May 16, 2024
Top Commercial Construction Risks and Challenges for 2024
The commercial construction industry is facing key risks and emerging challenges that impact project timelines, budgets and safety, according to QBE North America’s 2024 Commercial Construction Risk Report. The report, based on a survey of 500 commercial general contractors and construction managers, highlights cybersecurity threats, financial challenges, and labor shortages as significant concerns for the...
May 9, 2024
Behavioral Health Issues Add Costs and Delay Injured Worker Recovery
Injured workers with identified behavioral health conditions experienced markedly longer return-to-work timelines and slower claims resolution compared to the average lost-time claim, according to an analysis by Sentry Insurance. Sentry analyzed over 45,000 workers’ compensation claims from 2012-2019, focusing on key health conditions, including chronic pain, chronic pain with medication, and psychosocial factors. Based on...
May 8, 2024
Intellectual Property Risks Expanding with AI Usage, Cyber Threats
Intellectual property (IP) assets are one of the greatest sources of value creation in the corporate world, yet they are increasingly vulnerable to cyber risk and lack the same level of insurance protection as tangible physical assets, according to a report by Aon. Information assets—such as customer records, employee records, financial reports, analytical data, source...
May 1, 2024
5 Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Buildings Under Construction
Water damage stands as a persistent threat to buildings under construction, ranking as one of the leading causes of property loss worldwide. In the U.S. alone, the annual incurred loss amounts attributed to weather and non-weather-related water damage are equal to $500 million[1], emphasizing the significant financial burden this damage can place on construction projects....
2024 Saw the Highest Q1 Ransomware Activity on Record
The first quarter of 2024 was the most active Q1 ever recorded on ransomware leak sites, a new study from Corvus found, with 1,075 victims reported. Though this is down from a peak of 1,278 victims in Q3 2023, it is a 21% increase from Q1 2023. The industries that are most frequently targeted by ransomware groups has remained pretty...