
What Building Owners Need to Know About Contractor Insurance Failures
Commercial Property, Loss Control, Real Estate Practice Group, Risk Management
You did everything right. You hired a licensed general contractor, collected the necessary certificates of insurance (COIs), and ensured they signed a contract with ironclad hold-harmless and indemnification language protecting your interests.
Then,…

Explained: Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Employers Practice Liability Insurance, Risk Management, Vlogs
As a business leader, you know that your workforce is your greatest asset. But in today's litigious environment, your people also represent your most volatile risk.
We know your bandwidth is limited, so we’ll keep this…

Smart vs. Wise: Reducing Workers' Compensation Costs
Claims Management, Workers Compensation Insurance
There is a distinct difference between being "smart" and being "wise" in business.
A smart executive is efficient. They know the market rates. They know how to negotiate a contract. When insurance renewal season comes around, the…

Why Claims Management is Essential for Risk Management
Captive, Claims Management, Risk Management, Vlogs
Claims Management: The Main Driver of Your Total Cost of Risk
Insurance cost isn’t just about premiums—it’s a direct reflection of how well you prevent and manage claims.
The strongest risk management programs treat…

2 Critical Questions Every Commercial Insurance Buyer Never Asks
Captive, Risk Financing, Risk Management, Vlogs
Is Your "Status Quo" Costing You Capital?
Many businesses today face a fundamental inefficiency in most commercial insurance programs. It often comes down to a lack of data transparency.
As a CFO or CEO, you scrutinize every…

Utilizing a Captive to Fund a High Deductible Program
Captive, Risk Financing, Risk Management, Vlogs
How a Captive Can Fund a High-Deductible Program—Without Leaving You Exposed
By using a Captive, your company still maintains a traditional insurance policy, but with a higher deductible to reduce upfront premium and align…

What A High Experience Mod Means and How It Can Affect You
Claims Management, Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, Human Services Practice Group Content, Line of Insurance, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation Insurance, Workers Compensation Premium AuditsYour Experience Modification Rate (EMR) is still elevated—perhaps higher than last year. Re-marketing your insurance buys time, not relief. Because EMR adjusts workers’ comp pricing according to loss performance, the only durable fix is…

Commercial Real Estate Insurance Trends Are Hiding Liability Risks
Commercial Property, Real Estate Practice Group, Risk Management
As we approach the close of 2025, one of the most defining commercial real estate insurance trends has settled into a distinct—and somewhat disorienting—pattern. If you are a real estate owner or operator reviewing your portfolio…

Hidden Gaps in Cyber Liability Insurance for SMBs: Why a Policy Isn’t Enough
Cyber Liability Insurance, Risk Management
The commercial insurance landscape is often slow to change, relying on decades of data to predict future losses. Cyber insurance, however, does not have that luxury. It is a sector in its relative infancy, sprinting to keep pace with a threat…
