Risk Management
July 2, 2026
General Liability Insurance 2026 Midyear Market Outlook
At year-end 2025, the 2026 price prediction for general liability stood at +1% to +6%. Pricing data through the first half of 2026 suggests rates are tracking toward the upper end of that range, with industry sources indicating renewal rate changes in the 5% to 8% range for many accounts. However, certain sectors, such as...
June 22, 2026
What to Do in the First 24 Hours After a Commercial Property Loss
A commercial property loss can come without warning. Whether a fire breaks out overnight, a storm damages the roof or a pipe bursts and floods the building, the hours immediately following a loss have an outsized effect on the outcome of any insurance claim. Missteps during this period, including premature cleanup, delayed notice and poor...
June 17, 2026
Ergonomics Tips for Painting Contractors
Painting contractors spend their days in demanding positions: reaching overhead, bending, working on ladders and handling heavy buckets and spray equipment. These repeated postures and movements can place strain on the neck, shoulders, back and wrists. Best Practices to Avoid Injuries The tips below can help you protect your body and stay healthy on the...
June 11, 2026
Heat Illness Prevention
Heat illness is a group of conditions that occur when your body overheats and can no longer cool itself down. It ranges from heat cramps and heat exhaustion to heat stroke, which, if not treated, can become life-threatening. How to Protect Yourself Knowing the warning signs of heat illness can help you catch it early...
June 9, 2026
EEOC Releases New National Enforcement Plan
On June 4, 2026, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new National Enforcement Plan (NEP) for fiscal years (FYs) 2025-29. The NEP officially replaces the agency’s Strategic Enforcement Plan for FYs 2024-28. The NEP took effect immediately and is designed to focus and coordinate the EEOC’s work over a multiyear period to...
June 4, 2026
June Is National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month. This annual campaign, organized by the National Safety Council (NSC), highlights efforts to prevent injuries and deaths both in and out of the workplace. It also provides various learning opportunities for employees, allows employers to share their pride in safety and encourages employees across industry lines to pledge to work...
June 2, 2026
Skilled Labor Shortages in the Construction Sector
The construction sector is facing a persistent skilled labor shortage, impacting its ability to deliver infrastructure, meet housing demand and pursue strategic growth. Rather than being driven by short-term changes in construction demand or project activity, the shortage reflects longer-term workforce and demographic pressures. Left unaddressed, labor challenges can expose construction firms to a range...
May 28, 2026
Identifying and Responding to Phishing Scams
Phishing is a type of cyberattack that utilizes deceptive electronic communications to manipulate recipients into sharing sensitive information, clicking on malicious links or opening harmful attachments. While emails are the most common delivery method of phishing scams, cybercriminals may also use text messages, social media interactions, fake or misleading websites, or even phone calls. Employees...