5 questions to promote quality in construction management
Quality is king in construction. Reputations hinge on excellence, which is why most contractors work hard to ensure they produce quality products....
Keep your child safe on outdoor play equipment
Swings and other outdoor play equipment have always been a popular childhood pastime. They also can be a great alternative to today’s “screen time”...
Private company decision makers need D&O insurance
Owners of private companies without shareholders often believe they do not need directors and officers liability coverage. The misconception takes...
Secondary, vacation homes may need extra TLC
With normal vacation travel disrupted because of pandemic concerns or restrictions, many people are choosing to get away to vacation or secondary...
Take care with riding mowers on slopes
Riding mowers seem more popular than ever for trimming the lawn. A self-propelled riding mower with a seated or standing operator is designed to cut...
Strategies to protect yourself from cyber security risks
Just about everything you do today carries a cyber security risk: networking on social platforms, working from home in the COVID-19 era, video...
Fire up the grill, but follow simple safety tips
Grilling season is here, and with all the social distancing that 2020 has brought us, consumers are eager to do more home cooking at their backyard...
Strategies for Reopening Your Club
While our industry is uncertain what returning to normal means during the COVID-19 pandemic, club owners and their staff members are preparing to...
Be ready for lightning storms
Thunderstorms can develop rapidly and without warning – often accompanied by lightning. When thunderstorms form in your area and you hear thunder,...
Fireworks: Resist dangerous temptation
It is hard to deny that fireworks during Independence Day are as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie! For many people, celebrating our...
Home’s value, replacement cost not interchangeable
When shopping for homeowner insurance, you may hear the terms “market value” and “replacement cost” multiple times. It’s important to have a grasp...
Making L-I-F-E easy: Answering common insurance questions
Pondering life insurance can swiftly flood your mind with questions. How much do I need? What does life insurance do? How much will it cost? Where...
COVID-19: Have a project restart strategy
COVID19: Prepare a strategy before you get back to business as usual.
4 tips to assist struggling subcontractors
Throughout my construction career, I’ve weathered many storms on projects that were strongly influenced by outside events. The dot-com bubble...
Do you have adequate homeowner insurance coverage?
When you think of purchasing insurance, you may feel the most important factor is how much money you can save. We are all inundated with ads pushing...
Reducing fires and burns in the kitchen
With the dine-in restaurant world shut down, we are cooking more at home – and we have the grocery bills to prove it. But with more cooking and more...
Tips for conducting remote, virtual meetings
The current coronavirus pandemic has caused millions of employees across the country to work from home for the first time. Many do business now...
It’s not too soon to prepare your property for wildfire
As the snow melts and springtime blooms, now is a good time to review your wildfire preparation plans. Before long, those green hillsides will dry...
Personal umbrella policy protects you from large liability loss
Let’s celebrate one of the world’s most useful inventions, umbrellas! They come in many different types from a brolly to bumbershoot and a...
Job-seekers: Beware of online employment scams
Scammers are taking advantage of job applicants by sending fictitious job offers in the name of several major companies. But beware: It’s a hoax...
Tips for sanitation in the age of coronavirus
While it may be impossible to prevent infection from the new coronavirus, you can take steps to minimize the risk of COVID-19 illness in your home...
OSHA guidance on COVID-19 illness in workplace
As the COVID-19 pandemic expands, employers are coping with their obligation to maintain a safe work environment and to comply with government...
Should you convert your term life insurance policy?
Term life insurance is popular because it allows the consumer to purchase a higher death benefit at a lower price than permanent life insurance,...
Think outside the box of chocolates
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Have you completed your quest for the perfect gift? Would you like to give your loved one something different this...
Protect your business with machinery and equipment insurance
Practically every business relies on equipment. Regardless of how simple or complex, your equipment is critical to your business’ successful...
Give your chimney a clean sweep
Homeowners with a wood-burning fireplace or solid fuel stove or insert can protect your property and your family by having a qualified professional...