A Rise in Cyber Crime and Cyber Insurance Rates Highlight the Need for Improved Incident Response

Mar 25, 2021

We saw a rise in cybercrime in 2020, and as a result, cyber insurance rates increased, too. All of this points to a need for organizations to address incident response.

OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) to Address COVID-19: What You Need to Know

Mar 22, 2021

On March 12, 2021, the OSHA issued a new National Emphasis Program (NEP), a focused strategy with the goal of protecting employees in high-hazard industries from contracting SARS-CoV-2. It is effective immediately and will remain in effect until March 12, 2022.

A Summary of the Q4 2020 Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers CIAB Survey

Mar 18, 2021

The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (CIAB) Q4 2020 Commercial P/C Market Survey was recently released. This survey is a source for brokers and consumers alike interested in market trends.

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How Can Professional Liability Insurance, aka Errors and Omissions (E&O) Coverage, Protect Your Business?

Mar 11, 2021

Professional liability insurance, also known as errors and emissions (E&O) coverage, can protect your business. E&O Insurance works in conjunction with, and does not replace, CGL (Commercial General Liability) coverage.

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More Wage and Hour Litigation Issues are Ahead. Here’s What Business Owners Need to Know.

Mar 4, 2021

Businesses are being faced with yet another challenge due to the COVID-19 pandemic – the threat of wage and hour litigation. Certain industries are more vulnerable than others.

OSHA Issues New Stronger Workplace Guidance on COVID-19 – January 2021

Feb 8, 2021

On January 29, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released new guidance seeking to mitigate and prevent coronavirus spread in the workplace.

Creating a Drug-Free Workplace Program (or Evaluating an Existing One)

Jan 28, 2021

In today’s current landscape, rapidly changing state laws surrounding the legalization of marijuana (both medical and recreational) have created confusion for concerned employers.

It’s Time to Post Your OSHA 300A Summary Logs Again!

Jan 25, 2021

Don’t forget to post your OSHA 300A forms! If your business had more than 10 employees at any time during 2020, and your industry is not classified as a partially exempt industry, you must post your OSHA 300A – Summary of Work Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2020 from February 1, 2021 through April 30, 2021.

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New York Public Employers Must Develop Plans to Protect Public Workers in Future Health Emergencies

Jan 21, 2021

We’d like to remind all public employers in New York state that emergency preparedness plans are to be submitted to unions and labor management committees by February 4, 2021, and all plans must be finalized by April 1, 2021.

What the Severity in Ransomware Attacks Means for Business Owners

Jan 14, 2021

Beazley recently reported that ransomware attacks have grown increasingly complex. Businesses should take some prevention steps for proactive risk mitigation, plus consider cyber liability insurance, if they haven’t already.