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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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“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 »
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Winter ushers in some of the most beautiful scenery that we see throughout the year. Imagine snow-coated trees and country hillsides. However, winter also ushers in the most dangerous time of the year to hit the roads and highways of the United States. This is especially true for larger vehicles, ranging from family SUVs to... Read more »
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A contractor is hired to remodel a store in a busy commercial area. The contractor’s painting subcontractor leaves a bucket of oily rags in the alley next to the store overnight, and they ignite, completely destroying the neighboring building. The cost to replace the building and its contents is over $2.8 million. The contractor’s contract... Read more »
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