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08/07/23
Workers’ compensation coverage is not only required in most states but also plays a major role in connecting injured employees to the care they need to return to work as quickly and safely as possible. That’s why it’s crucial for your organization to develop an effective workers’ compensation program.
08/03/23
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that vehicle thefts in the United States are on the rise, with more than 1 million motor vehicles stolen in 2022—a 25% increase from previous years. In partnership with the National Insurance Crime Bureau, the NHTSA encourages all vehicle owners to be extra vigilant in their security practices to prevent theft.
08/03/23
On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published final rules to enhance and standardize how companies disclose cybersecurity risk management, strategy, governance and incidents. The rules apply to public companies that are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The final rules will become effective 30 days after they are published in the Federal Register.
08/02/23
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new version of Form I-9 that employers should use starting August 1, 2023.
07/20/23
From an insurance buyer’s perspective, it can sometimes feel as if premium prices change on a whim. But the truth is that the insurance market is cyclical in nature, fluctuating between soft and hard markets.
07/20/23
Each year, more than 5,000 workers are killed on the job. Additionally, more than 3.6 million employees are seriously injured each year while at work. Because of this, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) holds a nationwide event each August called Safe and Sound Week, which promotes the importance of companies incorporating safety and health programs into their workplace. This year, the event runs Aug. 7-13, 2023.
07/20/23
From an insurance buyer’s perspective, it can sometimes feel as if premium prices change on a whim. But the truth is that the insurance market is cyclical in nature, fluctuating between soft and hard markets.
07/20/23
An umbrella insurance policy protects you from a downpour—that worst-case scenario where you could lose everything in a lawsuit.
07/18/23
On July 17, 2023, OSHA announced a final rule that will require certain employers in designated high-hazard industries to electronically submit additional injury and illness information than what is currently required but employers are already required to keep. The final rule will become effective on Jan. 1, 2024.
07/17/23
Colorado State University (CSU) researchers recently provided updated projections for the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 through Nov. 30), now expecting “above-average” tropical cyclone activity in the coming months. This article offers more information on the new forecast and outlines key takeaways for both businesses and individuals to keep in mind.
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