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 »
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 »
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 »
As a business owner, you know that having adequate insurance in place to protect your business is important. But do you know what coverages you need – which are standard and which may need to be added? While insurance is simple in concept –a means to transfer risk you do not want to assume on… Read more »
It’s that time of the year again… We have already set our clocks back an hour, but the nights grow darker sooner as we progress through the end of the year. For many, it will become very dark before it’s time to leave work and head home for the day. Although the days become darker… Read more »
