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Customer personal injury claims can be costly and very damaging to a retail establishment’s reputation. They can be much more frequent than employee claims in some types of stores, especially warehouses that allow customer access. This document outlines ways to prevent customer injury claims, which can be costly and damaging to a retail establishment’s reputation.

Doing some barbecuing this summer? This document is part of a series from the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and highlights fire protection strategies businesses can use to prevent major losses.

On any given day, the injury rate for construction workers is higher than the national average for all other industries. Following these basic slip and fall prevention tips can help prevent you from becoming a statistic. Help your construction workers avoid slips and falls on the job site with this safety talk outlining the basics.

Dealing with workers’ compensation claims isn’t always as straightforward as one might hope. Unfortunately, as an employer, sooner or later you will have to deal with an employee injury. To help you through the process, here is a breakdown of some of the common concerns employers have while working through claims. This Work Comp Insights investigates some common situations and processes an employer will have to deal with during claim resolution.

Of all businesses that close down following a disaster, more than 25 percent never open their doors again. While there’s no way to lower the risk of a natural disaster from hurricanes, there are critical measures that can be taken to protect your company’s bottom line from nature’s fury. This Risk Insights is designed to promote awareness about the need for hurricane disaster planning and the importance of adequate insurance coverage.

Your vehicle’s manufacturer or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) can issue a recall on a car that has a safety-related defect or fails to meet safety standards. Defective airbags or seat belts and leaking fuel systems are some of the many issues that could lead to recalls—recalls that can create serious safety concerns for you and your loved ones. Keep reading to learn what to do if your vehicle is recalled.

Standard EPLI policies only provide coverage for lawsuits brought about by employees or prospective employees, and most commercial general liability (CGL) policies specifically exclude coverage for harassment and discrimination. Third-party EPLI fills this gap between EPLI and CGL, and offers protection against allegations of wrongful acts made by customers, clients, vendors and suppliers.

As increasing numbers of women enter the construction trades, concerns about their health and safety are growing. In addition to the primary safety and health hazards faced by all construction workers, there are safety and health issues specific to female construction workers. Read more below

Tough economic times can be a serious stressor for retail and wholesale workers, especially if sales are slow or you’ve instituted layoffs, benefit reductions or pay freezes. Learn how changes in the economy can contribute to workplace violence and steps you can take to mitigate your risk.

Although injuries resulting from slips, trips and falls are often easily preventable, they still occur frequently. There are many ways in which you can protect yourself and your co-workers against slips, trips and falls on the manufacturing floor.