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Laundromat Safety Checklist
Did you know? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that dryers and washing machines cause an average of 15,970 fires each year, with dryers causing 92% of them and an average of $200 million in property damage. You may already have policies and best...
Laundromat Safety — Rinse and Repeat
While it may not seem like it, laundromats are filled with safety hazards that can potentially result in costly claims. We invite you to watch our 30-minute presentation from special guest attorney Danny Buechler…
Preserving Video Surveillance
Businesses often use a video surveillance system to monitor their establishments for a variety of reasons, including security, property management, and liquor service monitoring. In the event a potential claim happens at your premises, it is crucial that video surveillance footage be handled and preserved correctly. If surveillance is handled incorrectly, it can become unusable and, in some cases, have a negative effect on the outcome of a claim settlement.
Mercantile Safety Checklist
Taking proper precautions for your business and staff members is part of running a successful operation. You may already have policies and best practices in place at your business, but do they cover all of the areas that pose safety risks? Keep these tips in mind and...
Best Practices for Securing Payment Card Information Checklist
All merchants accepting payment cards are required to comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS). Ensure you are compliant by using this checklist.
Steps to Take After A Loss
This checklist will guide you on what to do after a loss occurs to minimize further damage and keep yourself and others safe.
Professional Services Resources
Beauty Salon and Barber Shop Safety Checklist
You may already have policies and best practices identified for your business, but do they cover all potential areas that may pose safety risks? Reduce potential hazards in your beauty salon or barber shop by utilizing this checklist.
Why Hiring Licensed and Insured Contractors Is Essential
As a business owner, you will occasionally need to make repairs to keep your business and property safe and hazard-free. While it may seem tempting and less expensive to do a DIY project or hire an unlicensed contractor for these repairs, these shortcuts are not worth the cost in the long run. Here are some of the many reasons why only a licensed and insured contractor should complete your projects.
Managing Your Risk as a Property Manager/Real Estate Agent
Whether you are dealing with a management agreement, a lease agreement, accounting records or a decision made by a board of directors, documentation is the best practice for every situation as a property manager/real estate agent.
Salon Safety: Don’t Relax on These Exposures
Clients book treatments at salons or spas to relax, unwind and destress, but the owners of these establishments should be aware of steps they can take to keep their clients safe. Join our guest speaker and attorney Shelli Healy for a discussion about potential exposures specific to this industry, such as slip/falls, infections and burns. She will share real-life claim examples and best practices that can be put into place to avoid a loss.
Managing Your Risk as a Notary
As a notary, your first step in protecting yourself against potential liabilities is obtaining insurance for your professional activities. Once you have an insurance policy in place, you should remain proactive in protecting yourself by staying up to date on trends...
Safety Tips for Specialty Educators, Trainers and Instructors
As an educator, trainer or instructor, your main focus is on enhancing the skills and abilities of others. While you want to avoid injuries at all costs, you may not have time to consider every situation that could lead to an accident. By implementing the following...
Contracts for Professional Services – Loss Control Fundamentals You Should Know
Contracts are a fundamental part of loss control in the business world, regardless of what type of professional services you might provide to clients. Implementing a proper contract can help protect you and your business against errors and omissions claims. In this...
Is Your Professional Services Contract Effective?
Contracts are a fundamental loss control tool for professionals providing services to others. Ideally, you should use a standard services contract with your clients that includes key elements for your protection. Continue reading to learn why contracts are important...
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