April 12, 2021
AgencyPreventing Ransomware Exposures From Remote Desk Protocol
Remote desk protocol (RDP)—which is a network communications protocol developed by Microsoft—consists of a digital interface that allows users to connect remotely to other servers or devices. Through RDP ports, users can easily access and operate these servers or devices from any location. RDP has become an increasingly useful business tool—permitting employees to retrieve files […]
April 21, 2021
AgencyHow To Prepare For A Workers’ Comp Premium Audit
While workers’ compensation requirements can differ between states, many policies include a routine premium audit process. Different from most other lines of commercial insurance (e.g., property coverage)—in which potential exposures can be identified upfront and premium expenses are final—workers’ compensation premiums paid at the beginning of policy periods are provisional amounts. In other words, […]
April 28, 2021
AgencyBuilding Trust Among Employees Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has been testing the limits of every organization. It’s tested resilience, it’s tested adaptability and, critically, it’s tested the trust between managers and their employees. When the COVID-19 pandemic began, entire workforces were sent to work from home, regardless of whether they had any experience with the arrangement. This sudden autonomy […]
May 2, 2021
AgencyOSHA’S National Safety Stand Down To Prevent Falls in Construction – May 3-7
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, falls account for 30% of fatalities in the construction industry. To raise awareness about falls and help prevent them, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) created the National […]
May 5, 2021
AgencySelf-care and Your Mental Health
More than half of adults in the United States will experience mental illness—which refers to a variety of conditions that affect one’s mood, behavior, feelings or thinking—at some point in their life. Mental illnesses can occur occasionally, while others are chronic. Common mental illnesses include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Mental Health Awareness Month, […]
May 11, 2021
AgencyTime to Prepare: National Hurricane Preparedness Week
National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which is May 9-15 this year, encourages individuals to evaluate their personal hurricane risks and implement measures to keep themselves and their homes protected during a hurricane. Hurricanes have become an increasingly prevalent concern throughout many Southern states and along much of the East Coast. In fact, the National Oceanic and […]
May 18, 2021
AgencySkin Cancer and You
One in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. That makes skin cancer the most common cancer in the United States. Fortunately, skin cancer is highly preventable by avoiding excessive sun exposure. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but sun protection is important year-round. Here are a few tips to protect […]
May 23, 2021
AgencyNational Safe Boating Week – May 22-28
Its National Safe Boating Week—which is scheduled for May 22-28 this year—encourages boaters to maintain reliable vessels and follow responsible boating practices. After all, lacking proper boating precautions can increase the risk of accidents occurring on the water. In fact, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, over 4,000 boating accidents happen annually— contributing to […]
June 9, 2021
AgencyWhy Do You Need Personal Umbrella Liability Insurance?
After a hectic work week, Jim Marshall was looking forward to a relaxing weekend with his wife and kids. He was just a few blocks from home when his cellphone rang. He glanced down to see who was calling. That split-second distraction was all it took for him to miss the approaching stop sign. Jim […]
June 14, 2021
AgencyWorking Safely as Temperatures Rise
Rising summer temperatures make the probability of hazardous heat exposure a real threat for many workers. In fact, there are more than 1,300 deaths in the United States each year due to extreme heat exposure, per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Thousands of workers face potential dangers from overexposure to heat—even those who primarily work […]