FEDERATED INSURANCE®: Be Prepared With a Disaster Preparedness Plan
Don’t let disaster preparedness be an afterthought following an unpredictable event. It’s an essential practice that business owners can use to help effectively manage risks and minimize losses. By creating and implementing a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan that includes risk assessments, preventive measures, and effective claims management protocols, businesses can better secure their operations to help reduce […]
FEDERATED INSURANCE®: Planning For Your Digital Estate
Have You Started Planning For Your Digital Estate? Your online accounts and subscriptions — from banking to social media accounts — make up your digital estate. Although estate planning conversations typically focus on assets like cash, securities, or real estate, you shouldn’t forget to plan for your digital estate too. Without planning, these accounts, and the important information they […]
FEDERATED INSURANCE: Federated Insurance® Launches Association Member Benefits Page
Federated Insurance® Launches Association Member Benefits Page As an association member, you have access to the unique and personalized wealth of knowledge and resources that Federated® offers. They have created an Association Member Benefits page on their website to provide a helpful overview on what they can offer to help maximize their partnership with us. […]
FEDERATED INSURANCE: Is a Fire Hazard Lurking within Your Lithium-Ion Batteries?
Is a Fire Hazard Lurking within Your Lithium-Ion Batteries? Lithium-ion batteries power everything from laptops and smartphones to power tools and vehicles with efficiency and portability. However, their widespread use comes with significant risks, as these batteries are causing a growing number of workplace fires. Thermal Runaway Dangers The convenience of lithium-ion batteries masks a potentially […]
FEDERATED INSURANCE: Q+A, Requiring an Anger Management Course for an Employee
This post is a part of Federated Insurance’s Question and Answer Series. Questions are submitted by Federated Insurance clients. Question We have an employee who is very good at their job, but they have issues controlling their anger. Multiple employees have complained that they have exploded at them over minor issues. Can we require them […]
FEDERATED INSURANCE: WHO IS OPERATING YOUR COMPANY VEHICLES?
Federated Insurance’s Auto Dealer Claim of the Month (January 2024) An insured had purchased three vehicles at an auction, but only had the ability to drive two of the three back to their intended location. The insured contracted with a vendor to arrange for the last vehicle to be delivered due to employee/time constraints. The vendor arranged for a […]
KEEPING UP WITH HAZARD COMMUNICATION
If your organization produces, transports, and uses hazardous chemicals, it is important to train employees to interact with these substances safely because failing to use and store hazardous chemicals correctly could lead to dangerous health side effects or even contribute to a workplace fire. According to OSHA, all employees should have access to and training on Safety […]
HR QUESTION OF THE MONTH: EXCESSIVE BATHROOM BREAKS?
QUESTION An employee is spending an excessive amount of time in the bathroom. The employee takes 8 to 10 bathroom breaks a day, which can range anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes per break. This amounts to at least 1 or 2 hours a day that this employee is getting paid to be in the […]
BLOG: CAN YOU AFFORD THE LOSS OF A KEY EMPLOYEE?
If you’re like most business owners, you have one or more go-to employees when it comes to the day-to-day operation of your company. They have the management skills, technical know-how, experience, or customer relationships upon which you rely — you trust them to make the right decisions when you’re not available. They can be at […]
PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND NATURAL DISASTERS NOW – DURING THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Severe weather and natural disasters that were once considered unpredictable now feel inevitable. Hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires are occurring regularly across the United States. Members need to take action now – in the calm before the storm – to help avoid becoming one of the 1 in 4 businesses that fail following a natural disaster. Federated Insurance […]