Entries by Alex Pereira

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Why Commercial Auto Premiums Keep Rising—And What to Do About It

If you’re a business owner, CEO, or CFO, you’ve likely watched your commercial auto premiums climb year after year, wondering when it will end. It’s a frustrating trend that can significantly impact your bottom line. While it’s easy to assume these increases are tied to general inflation or a simple increase in accidents, the reality […]

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Contractor Qualification: Lowering Construction Risk

One theme is standing out across the construction landscape: contractor qualification is now a cornerstone of how project owners reduce risk, prove preparedness, and satisfy mounting insurance requirements. With contractors making up a larger portion of the workforce on commercial and industrial projects, owners are under growing pressure to confirm that everyone walking onto a […]

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OLT Policy: A Neighborly Approach to Risk Management

Construction and development are noisy, complex, and sometimes intrusive. Work can affect adjoining properties—through access needs, vibration, overswing, or temporary encroachments. An OLT Policy (Owners, Landlords & Tenants) addresses that exposure by extending protection to the neighbor most likely to be impacted. What Exactly Is an OLT Policy? An OLT policy is a targeted liability […]

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Mental Health & Workers’ Comp: What Owners Should Do

The Issue at Hand   Workplace injuries rarely end with stitches and physical therapy. Many events leave psychological trauma that disrupts care and delays return to work. Symptoms include acute stress, anxiety, depression, or PTSD. These conditions influence pain perception, adherence to treatment, and functional capacity. For mental health workers comp claims, recognizing and documenting […]

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AI for Property Management: Cut Losses, Boost Insurability

Flooding, security incidents, and screening errors drive claims and increase premiums. Traditional controls leave gaps that create loss exposure. AI for property management introduces tools that predict, detect, and resolve issues before they escalate, maintaining accurate hazard checks and consistent standards. Implementing without a plan, however, introduces additional risks—security breaches, biased decisions, and system failures. […]

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Cybersecurity as a Value Driver for Business Leaders

The Business Problem Cyber incidents aren’t just IT issues—they’re balance-sheet events. Outages, legal spend, missed SLAs, and customer churn compound quickly. Treating cybersecurity as a value driver reframes spend as margin protection and brand trust. Why the Old View Fails A reactive, tool-centric approach focuses on buying controls and “checking the box,” but leaves gaps […]

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OSHA Recordable Incidents: When to Record an Injury

The Challenge Workplace injuries are an inevitable part of running a business—some minor, others more serious. Regardless of severity, employers must know which incidents are considered OSHA recordable incidents or not. While the rules may seem straightforward on paper, applying them in real-world scenarios can quickly become murky. What appears black-and-white in a regulation manual […]