by Nils Wright | Aug 14, 2019 | Insurance
A recent appeals decision denied coverage to a company on its directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance policies for taking too long to file the claim. In this case, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans sided with an insurer that had... 
by Nils Wright | Aug 9, 2019 | Insurance
A recent study by a national staffing firm has found that the most coveted summer benefits for employees are flexible schedules and being able to leave work early on Fridays. The survey was developed by OfficeTeam, a firm specializing in the placement of highly... 
by Nils Wright | Aug 7, 2019 | Insurance
Does your injury and illness prevention program spell out the disciplinary action your company will pursue if its safety rules are not adhered to? Addressing disciplinary issues can be a very sensitive and stressful process for most managers, supervisors and... 
by Nils Wright | Aug 2, 2019 | Insurance
A printing shop employee notices a piece of cardboard jammed inside a press. The first instinct is to remove it and continue the work, so he grabs the cardboard and tries to pull it out, while the press is running. Tragically, in this real-life example, the employee’s... 
by Nils Wright | Jul 26, 2019 | Insurance
Business owners who form a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC) may question the need for the business to carry insurance. A major benefit of these forms of business organization is that they shield the owners’ personal assets. Because of this, they may... 
by Nils Wright | Jul 23, 2019 | Insurance
Cal/OSHA has issued emergency regulations that require employers of outdoor workers to take protective measures, including providing respiratory equipment, when air quality is significantly affected by wildfires. Smoke from wildfires can travel hundreds of miles and...