In these cold temperatures, you never know when you may be stranded in your car. To prepare for this type of emergency, we suggest putting together an emergency kit. Here are the items that you…
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With the severe winter temperatures, here are some tips to prevent and thaw frozen pipes. Preventing: Disconnect and drain outside hoses. If there is an inside shut off to your hose bibs shut it off,…
SEPTEMBER – NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH National Preparedness Month (NPM) was founded after 9/11 to increase preparedness in the U.S. This year it focuses on strengthening communities through public events and online communities NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS COMMUNITY…
BENEFIT PLANS Not sure if you offer plans subject to ERISA…..following is a summary to assist you in determining: Plans ‘Not’ Subject to ERISA Workers Compensation, Unemployment Compensation, Disability Insurance Plans maintained outside of US…
According to the National Coalition for Safer Roads and Nonprofit advocacy group FocusDriven, there were an estimated 7.3 million instances last year wherein a driver made some type of violation at an intersection, usually running…
As Americans went about their internet-related activities last year, a substantial number of people were affected by pernicious software programs that gather details about their computer systems. According to the latest numbers gathered by Consumer…
With more motorists on the road as families continue to enjoy summer and vacation season, drivers have likely noticed that parking lots are filled to capacity, especially those on the beach. With such tight quarters…
Just what the doctor ordered: how you can control Workers’ Comp prescription drug costs While the overall share of prescription drugs, as a percentage of medical costs in Workers’ Comp, has held steady at around…
As the summer rolls along and young people enjoy their vacation from school, it’s right around this time that last year’s seniors fully appreciate the fact that they won’t be making the journey back to…
OSHA Hazard Communication: Training Deadline Now Just 4 months Away! Workers must be trained by 12/1/13 Chemical manufacturers, distributors, and employers across industries need to be aware of OSHA’s modified hazard communication standard (HCS) which will…
Often there is confusion surrounding whether a vehicle should have a ‘Private Passenger’ or ‘Commercial’ Plate and then whether that plate type impacts the insurance policy – a personal or business policy. Please read futher…
Six common roadblocks to optimizing incident investigation While many employers have an incident investigation process that identifies root causes and corrective actions, some inadvertently include roadblocks to optimizing the value of the investigation… Read More….
Management of a corporation, whether profit or non-profit, is entrusted to a board of directors. The directors are responsible for many aspects including determining a business strategy, establishing and reviewing major policies and procedures, evaluating…
NEWTOWN, Conn., July 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — As part of its “S.A.F.E. Summer” campaign to focus attention on the importance of safe and responsible firearm handling and storage, the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) today…
You’ve anticipated this for 9 months and now the time has finally come! You’d do anything to protect your little bundle of joy, so why is it that 98% of car seats are used incorrectly?…
When making the decision to do any type of security system installation, its important for a homeowner to ensure that he or she is getting the most possible value from the system. Often, a homeowner…
As extreme weather becomes more common across the state, Fremont Insurance, a Michigan-based property and casualty insurance carrier, offers homeowners advice on how to make sure their homes are prepared to deal with storms. “Much…
Hands-free messaging systems were designed to help reduce the risk of car accidents caused by distracted driving, but a recent study revealed that they may actually do more harm than good. Hands-free devices are often…
Upkeep is imperative to help ensure your ride keeps on trucking. A new poll has been revealed that emphasizes why it’s so important to follow a maintenance schedule. According to vehicle repair resource CarMD, the…
The MA Wellness Tax Credit, adopted in 2013, encourages employers to implement a workplace wellness program with the belief that future health care costs will be reduced if employees take pro-active care of themselves. This…
