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Business interruption insurance can offer much-needed financial protection when an organization’s usual business activities are disrupted by covered perils (e.g., fires, theft, vandalism, heavy wind and hailstorms). Sometimes called business income insurance, this form of coverage can be purchased as a supplement to commercial property insurance or secured through a business owner’s policy—a bundled insurance package featuring property and liability coverage.

Injuries on the job are never infrequent enough. Even though Workers' Comp insurance rates have been dropping, your company can always do more to prevent injuries and save money.

Incorporating crucial requirements into your construction contracts will help mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks associated with your construction projects, saving you time, money, and headaches.

Outdoor workers, especially those performing strenuous activities, face heat threats disproportionately. Construction workers are particularly vulnerable.

A new report by health care benefits company Lively found that 81% of organizations plan to add or improve employee benefits in the next year to better recruit and retain employees. Furthermore, the report showed that employee experience, feedback and ease of use matter the most when benefits leaders decide to select or renew with benefits providers.

Fostering a strong safety culture provides many benefits. In addition to reducing the risk of workplace accidents, such a culture can also help improve employee morale, enhance a business’s reputation and minimize related costs and liabilities. This article explains what it means to have a strong safety culture, outlines associated benefits and provides strategies companies can implement to establish this type of culture.

Fireworks are an indispensable part of celebrations such as Independence Day and New Year’s Eve. When your business or organization puts on a special event with fireworks, take precautions to reduce the risks and keep your employees and spectators injury-free with Marshall & Sterling Insurance.

June is National Safety Month. This campaign, put together by the National Safety Council (NSC), highlights efforts to prevent injuries and deaths inside and outside the workplace. It also helps provide learning opportunities for employees, allows employers to share their safety pride and gives employees the opportunity to pledge that they will work safely.

When organizations face large-scale disasters or other unexpected losses, ensuring business continuity is often a top priority. Yet, various losses may make it challenging for organizations to avoid operational disruptions or temporary shutdowns. In these instances, even brief closures can carry costly consequences. That’s where business interruption (BI) insurance can help.

Cutting benefits may seem like a necessary reality for some companies, but could have serious long-term consequences.