Alaska’s Assigned Risk Pool
Columnist Sean Dewalt explains the assigned risk pool, which employers use it, and the tradeoffs for covering workers’ compensation.
Tag: Risk management
Every Effort Counts in an Employee Misconduct Defense
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down four elements of an affirmative defense if (or when!) a safety inspector issues a citation due to unpreventable employee misconduct.
Reconstruction Costs: A Tricky Variable in Commercial Property Insurance
Columnist Sean Dewalt breaks down the trick to fully insuring commercial property: valuation tools to realistically measure reconstruction cost.
Are You Flying by the Seat of Your Pants?
While emergency planning may seem daunting, small businesses often benefit the most from such preparation. Guest author Daniel Hoffman of Hoffman Consulting itemizes the steps to take.
Calista Brice Hires Director of Safety and Risk
Calista Brice, a holding line for nineteen construction and environmental subsidiaries of Calista regional corporation, hired Mac Stevens as Director of Safety and Risk.
Parker, Smith & Feek Acquired by IMA Financial
IMA Financial Group, a North American insurance brokerage firm specializing in risk management, insurance, wholesale brokerage, and wealth management, has acquired Washington-based Parker, Smith & Feek to expand its brokerage services in the Pacific Northwest, Alaska and Hawaii.
Steps to Deter or Detect Business Fraud
SPONSORED BY THOMAS, HEAD & GREISEN: Every business needs to be aware of the risks of fraud; in this quick guide, Debra Mason provides businesses with methods for deterring and detecting fraud.
Preventing Builder’s Risk Claims
SPONSORED BY PARKER, SMITH & FEEK: Although the perils to a building under construction are many, integrating preventive measures during the planning stages and implementing them in the field greatly decreases the likelihood of filing a builder’s risk claim.
Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
Organizations of all types and sizes have been rocked by security breaches and other cyber attacks, including large corporations (Merck, Maersk, and FedEx), government agencies, and even a credit reporting bureau (Equifax).