Is Your Vehicle Ready for Winter Weather?

Winter is here with cold temperatures, fog, snow and ice. Now is the time to prepare your vehicle for hazardous conditions and treacherous driving. Try these 6 tips to be ready: 1. Ensure fluids are at the proper levels Check your antifreeze levels and ensure it’s rated for the temperatures in your area of the…

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Get There Safely: Winter Driving Hazards

Motorists navigate a city street in white out conditions.

In the United States, motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death for people ages one to 54. In 2022 alone, about 42,795 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Driving during the holidays or over a holiday weekend increases your odds of being in an…

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Manage Subcontractor Default Risk

The success of any construction project depends on hiring qualified subcontractors and making sure they can finish the job on time and within budget. Too many construction projects have gone bad due to subcontractor problems, whether it’s scheduling issues, lack of skilled labor, financial difficulties or a contract dispute. You can take steps to avoid…

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Let It Snow! (Safely): Winterize Against Workers’ Comp Claims

In many parts of the United States, the onset of winter weather means an increase in workers’ compensation claims. Blizzards, winter storms, snow, sleet, ice and freezing temperatures can lead to various occupational and workplace injuries and illnesses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were 20,460 occupational injuries related to snow, ice, sleet…

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Autumn Maintenance Tips for Business Owners

  The changing seasons are an excellent time for property inspection and cleanup. You might have missed maintenance issues over the summer. Or maybe the heat and rain brought new issues to the surface. Add these tasks to your maintenance rundown to prevent injuries and damage. Repair outdoor walking surfaces Start your examination in the…

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How To Make Your Home Safer — and Possibly Save Money

Whether you’re rebuilding your property after a disaster or planning a major renovation to spruce up your home, it’s important to consider the impact that renovations could have on your cost of home insurance. These four home improvements could lower your insurance premiums. 1. Home security Did you know many insurers offer discounts for protective devices,…

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Hurricane Preparedness Tips for 2023

Hurricane season began on June 1st, and already a tropical depression is expected to become the season’s first named hurricane. Needless to say, the damages from hurricanes can be devastating, and they threaten millions of U.S. residents every year. The graphic below provides steps to help protect your family, your property and your financial interests.…

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Preparing Your Job Site for Severe Weather

Severe weather conditions can be detrimental to job sites, placing additional strain on construction employers. While there’s no way to completely safeguard worksites from the elements, there are measures that can be taken to reduce the risks posed by extreme weather events. Such weather can come in many forms, each of which require their own…

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Safety Tips for Extreme Driving Conditions

The weather can be unpredictable and can create extremely hazardous conditions on the road. These extreme conditions make driving dangerous and require special safety precautions. Your safety is important, so whether you drive on company time or personal time, observe these safety tips when driving turns difficult. Rain, Thunderstorms and Tornadoes Turn your headlights, wipers…

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Storm damage? What’s covered?

Every year, storms are responsible for felling countless trees and limbs. Unfortunately, some of those fallen trees damage homes and other property. Cleaning up the damage from a storm can be a difficult task, both physically and emotionally, and things can become especially tense when you discover that it’s your neighbor’s tree that damaged your…

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