Job site theft has become a rising concern for construction employers across the country—resulting in the loss of valuable equipment and materials. In fact, the latest research revealed that such theft currently accounts for an estimated $1 billion in annual costs throughout the construction sector. Yet, there are several measures that construction employers like you […]
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It is important to protect your eyes from sun damage when working outdoors in the hot summer sun. After all, any amount of time in the sun can expose you to a variety of eye complications, such as cataracts and cancer. What’s more, sunlight reflecting off of sand or water can further elevate your exposures
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No employer wants to see their employees get injured or experience illness. After all, employees who take off of work due to an injury or illness are often less likely to return. And while the ultimate goal is for such employees to be able to resume their job duties safely—and as soon as possible—sometimes, recovery
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As summertime approaches, it’s important to ensure your employees will be properly protected at the construction site. After all, summer is often the hottest season of the year, typically accompanied by surging temperatures and increased humidity levels. Such weather conditions can greatly increase the risk of your employees experiencing numerous complications on the job—especially heat-related
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Over the course of the past decade, many organizations have relied on standard property and liability coverage rather than a standalone cyber insurance policy to provide protection for cyber incidents. However, as digital threats continue to advance—contributing to a significant surge in both the cost and frequency of cyberattacks across industry lines—neglecting to purchase a
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Telematics is reshaping the auto insurance industry, which is now starting to use driving behavior instead of demographics to calculate auto insurance premiums. Telematics is a form of vehicle software that combines the features of telecommunications and informatics. This software connects to telematics devices installed in vehicles, including GPS technology, sensors, mobile applications, dashcams and
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently released its 2021 Enforcement Update. In it, the FMCSA highlighted a number of insights regarding hours of service (HOS) violations, shedding some light on how the revised HOS rules—which went into effect September 29, 2020—impacted enforcement actions. Learn more in this month’s newsletter. Click here to read
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Over the past few months, national gas prices have risen and are expected to average around $2.78 per gallon until September 2021, according to a US government report. Understandably, as prices rise, most people have a rising desire to save money on gas. The good news is that, regardless of what vehicle you drive, there
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Your customers expect you to manufacture safe and reliable products, and failing to meet these expectations can lead to huge financial losses to your business. While you may do everything in your power to ensure that your products are safe for the public, mishaps can still occur without warning. Therefore, to protect against claims and
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What do baseball and homeowners’ insurance have in common? Actually, more than you might realize! If you or your children play competitive sports where there is a risk of someone getting injured, or if you just enjoy playing a game of lacrosse at a church picnic, you need homeowners’ insurance. In this article, you will
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The February trucking newsletter highlights safety tips for winter weather truck driving. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you have any questions about commercial auto insurance or any of your other insurance needs, please contact our East Tennessee insurance office at (423) 292-4142! We will work with you to make sure you have
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According to recent research, nearly 980 million (and counting) malware programs currently exist, while 350,000 new pieces of malware are discovered each day. What’s worse, an estimated four companies are targeted by a malware attack every minute. This quarter’s Cyber Risks and Liabilities newsletter summarizes top cybersecurity takeaways from 2020, emphasizes the importance of promoting
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Those whose occupations require them to regularly work outside in winter months are at a heightened risk of getting hypothermia. If you are a construction worker, police officer, or anyone else who works outside, it is important to know the signs of and how to treat hypothermia. This month’s Safety Focused newsletter offers guidance about
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Let’s say you’re a business owner in Johnson City, Tennessee. One of your valued employees was just injured on the job. Now imagine not having workers compensation insurance. Could you be sued? Could you lose your business? Workers compensation insurance is a necessity for your business. However, many businesses end up overpaying on their workers compensation
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This month’s Home & Family newsletter offers guidance on preventing frostbite, defensive driving tips and candle safety considerations. Click here to read the whole newsletter! If you have any questions about auto insurance or your other insurance needs, please contact our East Tennessee office at (423) 292-4142! We will work with you to make sure you
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