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Construction Practice Leader Chimes in On OSHA's Evolving Silica Rule
OSHA recently introduced a new rule regarding silica exposure. This exposure can cause silicosis – a respiratory ailment – lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and kidney disease. …
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Manufacturing Broker Discusses the Impact of an Aging Workforce
Employees are staying active in the workforce longer. Why? Reasons include greater longevity because of improvements in health and medical care, financial issues stemming from the economic recession …
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Calling All Foodies: Here's Why You Need Product Recall Insurance
Product recall insurance is critical to ensuring financial stability for all manufacturers – especially those that manufacture, process and distribute food products. It’s often assumed that a general …
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4 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Insurance Broker
I’m the CEO of a highly successful national insurance brokerage headquartered in Chicago. In effect, I’m the leader of a whole bunch of insurance salespeople. I’m also an attorney and, at one point, …
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Are You a Candidate for Subcontractor Default Insurance?
Wondering if your company or project (yes, project-specific policies are available) is a good candidate for subcontractor default insurance (SDI)? If so, you can’t skip asking yourself the three …
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Beneath the Surface- Part 1: Legionella 101
Have you ever heard of Legionnaires’ disease? Or know where it comes from? Let’s have a quick history lesson before we dive in. The first outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease was over 40 years ago at …
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Help Ease the Burden of Aging Parents
A question many of your employees will face is: Will Mom or Dad be okay living at home by themselves?
For most families, there comes a time when they must decide whether their aging parent(s) can …
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Is Your Condo's Liability Stuck in the Deep End?
Swimming Pool Liability for Condos and HOAs
As summer approaches, risks are on the rise because of outdoor events and gatherings that may occur on your property. And if you have a swimming pool, it’ …
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4 FAQs Surrounding Light Duty Assistance Programs
You understand the importance of a Return to Work (RTW) program and getting employees back to work as soon as a limited release is provided, but the execution is another story. If you place primarily …
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Workers' Compensation Profitability
When staffing firms set markups for clients, they factor in anticipated costs plus a reasonable profit. One of the critical costs built into the markup is expected workers’ compensation expense, …
