November 7th through the 11th has been designated Kids’ Chance Awareness Week. Kids’ Chance is a non-profit organization that raises money and provides scholarships to children of workers who are seriously injured or killed in the course of employment. Kids’ Chance is organized as individual state chapters and is supported by a national organization, Kids’… Read more »
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 500,000 victims sustain some type of injury each year in the United States because of a ladder accident. Around 300 fatalities occur each year because of ladder accidents as well. The annual estimated cost of ladder injuries exceeds $24 billion each year, with… Read more »
Falling from a height can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries depending on how far a victim falls. For example, falling from a roof can produce severe head trauma and/or a damaged spinal cord. Whether you work on a construction site or in an office, it is important to understand how to prevent falls from heights… Read more »
Phishing represents a form of a cybersecurity attack in which someone sends messages designed to manipulate the receiver of the messages into installing a dangerous file, clicking a malicious link, or revealing highly sensitive information such as a Social Security number. Phishing is considered a type of social engineering attack because it leads to a… Read more »
A majority of the safety protocols at construction sites originate at the office of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). From preventing slip and falls to detailing how to operate different types of machinery, OSHA requires compliance with its safety standards for general contractors and subcontractors to qualify for licenses. However, implementing some safety… Read more »
Consistent growth through innovation and superior service propels Acadia to be one of the largest multiline regional insurance providers in the Northeast Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company® (Acadia), is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2022, marking this important milestone with employee and other stakeholder events, and a dedicated 30th anniversary timeline and video. Over the… Read more »
Insurance products and coverages can be difficult and complex to explain. Even basic insurance concepts such as term and premium can cause confusion for anyone that is not in the insurance industry. You can help customers learn more about basic coverages and other potential coverages that they may need for their businesses by offering engaging… Read more »
The numbers do not lie. Designing the right social media strategy for your insurance business and audience makes perfect sense. According to Hootsuite, the average consumer has a social media account on eight platforms. In 2020, nearly 45 percent of online users referred to social media to research brand information. That percentage is expected to… Read more »
Propane heaters provide an additional source of heat for rooms that do not receive enough warm air from an HVAC system. They are also particularly helpful on construction sites during winter months when heat systems may not yet be installed. A lot has been said about the relationship between propane heaters and carbon monoxide gas…. Read more »
“Bundle up!” It is a phrase that we all hear in the winter, especially when the latest Arctic blast dominates the weather story of the day. Bundling up typically refers to protecting our bodies against the onslaught and potential health risks associated with freezing temperatures. However, bundling up also applies to the pipes that allow… Read more »
