Do You Know the Risk Factors for Drug and Alcohol Abuse at Work?
The use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace has long been a concern for employers nationwide. Aside from poor work performance and unreliability, workers under ...
12/13/18
Year One: A Recent Graduate's Take on Their First Year in the Insurance Industry
The transition from graduating college to a new career in the insurance industry can be filled with anxiety and excitement. While starting a career in the ...
12/10/18
Surety Bond Claims 101
There’s nothing quite like the sinking feeling you get when you hear there’s a claim against your bond. Despite your best intentions, it’s likely that you’ll face ...
12/07/18
Achieve Safety Excellence Through Teamwork
Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple, Inc., was once asked if he played a musical instrument. He replied, “No, I don’t play an instrument. I conduct an orchestra.” ...
12/05/18
The Importance of License and Permit Bonds
There’s an element of risk in every business transaction. License and permit bonds were created so that municipalities could help protect citizens from ...
12/04/18
Corporate Crime - How Fidelity Bonds May Reduce its Impact on Your Business
The industry refers to employee theft as white-collar crime – or corporate crime. Corporate crime refers to financially motivated, nonviolent crime committed by ...
11/29/18
Top 5 Ways Insurers are Using Data to Drive Positive Claims Outcomes
Claims costs are rising with the increasing complexity of the workers’ compensation landscape. Comorbidity, our aging workforce, and generally higher medical ...
11/28/18
Make Your Safety Training Memorable
A boring driver meeting or orientation class is frustrating for both the trainer and the trainees. In truth, most mind-numbing classes are the trainer’s fault, ...
11/27/18
Healthy Eating
Healthy eating on the road is essential for maintaining a normal Body Mass Index (BMI) and helping your body function at peak performance. The key is to remember ...
11/20/18
Ask the Safety Rep: What are the Requirements for Accident Recordkeeping?
Great question! According to Part 390.15(b)(1) of CFR Title 49 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) “For accidents that occur after April 29, ...
11/13/18