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Do You Pitch or Do You Hit?
OtherOne of my favorite bloggers, Seth Godin, recently posted on his blog about Pitchers and Hitters. His main point was that those who pitch control the game by deciding what pitch is thrown, where, to who. That is why they make more money than…

New Flood Policy Surcharge Effective Today!
Risk ManagementBe Prepared for an Increase… FEMA has scheduled a number of changes to occur on April 1st, 2015 that will impact the overall cost of many flood policies. The one that stands out most to us is a new surcharge which will be implemented across…

Essential Keys to Transform Your Goals into Achievements
Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, Human Services Practice Group Content, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation InsuranceDo you ever wonder how successful people consistently achieve their goals? Have you unlocked why you achieve certain goals while others fall short? Do you want to transform goals to achievements?
Many companies start the new year with new…

The Disconnect Between Year End Planning & Execution
Risk ManagementI recently read a post by one of my favorite bloggers Seth Godin about planning & execution. The guy isn’t just prolific, he is usually spot on. In one of his recent posts he talked about the millions of hours companies all across the…

December 14 News From Around the Marketplace
Construction Practice Group Content, Other, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation InsuranceInjured Construction Worker in Queens Gets Record $62 Million Single-Plaintiff Award - N.Y. Post
A construction worker who was injured on the job has been awarded $62 million — the largest lawsuit verdict for a single plaintiff in Queens. The…

How These Companies Experience 48% Less Safety Incidents
Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, Human Services Practice Group Content, Loss Control, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation Insurance
I had the opportunity to listen to Tony Robbins speak for the first time this past month. He spoke for nearly 3 hours about the power of “engagement” and how it can help you gain a competitive edge in both your business and personal…

Tree Trimmer Falls and Decides to Sue Everybody
Construction Practice Group Content, Risk ManagementCase Summary: Jones v. County of Erie, No. 971 CA 13-01845, 10/03/2014
The county of Erie hired American Site Developers to serve as the general contractor for a storm damage clean up project. American Site Developers further subcontracted…

Does it Make Sense to Pay Injured Employees Twice or Even Three Times?
Claims Management, Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, HR Challenges, Human Services Practice Group Content, Loss Control, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation InsuranceUnfortunately this is a question facing both interstate and intrastate trucking companies whose home office is in state “A” but they operate in states B,C,D,E. etc… These companies face what is called Multi-State Exposure. This occurs…

The Two Biggest Mistakes Businesses Make When Purchasing Insurance – Part I
Construction Practice Group Content, Food & Beverage Practice Group Content, General Liability Insurance, Human Services Practice Group Content, Risk Management, Transportation Practice Group Content, Workers Compensation InsuranceWhether you are a business owner, CFO, or the lead operational muckety-muck, you get a pit in your stomach when it’s time to renew your company’s insurance program—a common theme we have heard in 20-plus years consulting with businesses…
