In 1886, a group of lumbermen formed The Lumbermens Exchange to join forces to reduce expenses, increase buying power, and share information and services.
Tornadoes are nature’s fury unleashed, leaving a path of devastation in their wake. For businesses, tornado season can pose significant risks, jeopardizing not only the physical infrastructure but also the livelihoods of employees and the future of the company. Understanding the Threat Tornadoes are unpredictable, violent storms characterized by rotating columns of air that can… [Read More]
Operating a forklift is in an entirely different league than operating a regular vehicle. In 2019, forklift-related accidents accounted for 79 fatalities and 8,140 nonfatal work-related accidents according to the National Security Council. The following accident breakdown provides complete accident data for forklift operation fatalities and percentage of their occurrence, courtesy of OSHA. Crushed by… [Read More]
Like many businesses in the retail industry, hardware stores face a myriad of hazards that can lead to injuries, property damage, loss of income, and much more. Hardware store owners have enough on their plate with running a business that it is often difficult to find the right insurance coverage plan to help protect them… [Read More]
Nearly every single person has been impacted by cancer in their lifetime. Whether this may be a diagnosis to themselves or a loved one, cancer creates a scourge that no one deserves to experience. When an adult suffers from a cancer diagnosis, it is a terrible thing — the symptoms, the treatments, and potential outcomes… [Read More]
We have been talking for a while about the issues with auto losses and the subsequent rising costs of auto insurance for all industries. There are several factors on what is driving up auto insurance rates such as inflation, the rising costs of goods and services, frequency of auto claims, and litigation trends like “social… [Read More]
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, returning to the workforce has been anything but an easy task for businesses across all industries. From an employment perspective, 2021 has been classified as the period known as the Great Resignation, and 2022 continued to display lingering issues with attracting and retaining talent, as well as maintaining workplace culture. According… [Read More]
