May 18, 2015
What You Don’t Know About Commercial Drone Insurance
Unmanned aerial vehicles – also known as UAVs or commercial drones – are becoming more and more common. In addition to being used for military purposes, it appears that they will play a big r...
May 11, 2015
Why You Should Seriously Consider Surety Bonds
With the economy continually improving, we’ve seen a proliferation of construction projects across the country. In Philadelphia alone, there are countless projects being planned, built and de...
May 04, 2015
Marijuana Legalization and Workers Compensation Considerations
With nearly 10 states considering legalizing medical marijuana, employers need to be aware of the possible impact to their workplace policies. While drug-free workplace policies put in place ...
April 27, 2015
Insurance for Non-profit Board of Directors: The Importance of D&O
Given that non-profit organizations have no shareholders, you may ask yourself if there is a need for Directors & Officers insurance. In fact, insurance for non-profit Board of Directors ...
April 20, 2015
CSA Scores and Their Impact on Fleet Insurance
What is a CSA Score? In 2010, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched a safety enforcement program called Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA). The purpose of thi...
April 13, 2015
Prevent Nurse Back Injuries with a No-Lift Culture
It’s no secret. Thousands of nurses are injured on the job every year by lifting patients. As a matter of fact, more nurses are afflicted with back and arm injuries than any other occupations...
April 06, 2015
Potential M&A Insurance Pitfalls
After a difficult stretch for the last several years, many companies are finally in a position seek strategic opportunities for growth. One such opportunity is to grow by acquisition. While a...
March 30, 2015
Defective Product Liability: Claims and Coverage Considerations
If you are a manufacturer, there are three types of product defects you need to be aware of: design defects, manufacturing defects and marketing defects. Not only can your defective product l...
March 23, 2015
Creating & Implementing a Construction Safety Plan
Being a successful contractor involves more than being good at your craft. It also involves establishing and maintaining strong client relationships that will grow and sustain your business f...
March 16, 2015
Contingent Business Interruption vs. Business Interruption Insurance
While many businesses are aware of the need for Business Interruption Insurance, what they don’t realize is that it is strictly limited to a loss that occurs to their property, not one experi...
March 09, 2015
Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls
Whenever I conduct an internal investigation related to slips, trips and falls, there are three areas of prevention I focus on: working environment, employees and policies/procedures. Working...
March 02, 2015
Court Ruling Improves Liability Coverage for Manufacturers
In a surprise move, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court declined to hear the appeal filed by National Union in a case involving a window manufacturer whose windows leaked and caused third-party da...
February 23, 2015
Cyber Liability Insurance: Working With Subcontractors
Two of the biggest misconceptions about Cyber Liability Insurance is that any policy will do and that you can simply put it in place and never worry about it again. Wrong. This is especially...
February 16, 2015
OSHA Safety Recommendations for Central Laundry Operations
As recently announced by the United States Department of Labor, New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center exposed its employees to contaminated laundry and tuberculosis risks. ...
February 09, 2015
Protect Your Loss History with Lease Insurance Requirements
With the commercial real estate market bouncing back in many regions, 2015 is shaping up to be a promising year for landlords. As the market continues to improve and you attract new tenants, ...