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Mitigating Password Threats

By |2026-07-30T18:33:03+00:00July 30th, 2026|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

Cybercrime continues to pose a serious threat to organizations of all sizes, highlighting the importance of strong cyber hygiene practices. While not the only line of defense against cyber threats, passwords remain a fundamental security control, and compromised credentials are among the most exploited entry points into business networks. As such, mitigating password threats is essential to reducing the likelihood of unauthorized access, protecting company data and strengthening overall cybersecurity resilience.

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What to do in the First 24 Hours After a Commercial Property Loss

By |2026-07-30T18:54:54+00:00July 29th, 2026|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

A fire, severe storm, burst pipe or other property loss can disrupt business operations in an instant. While the damage itself may be unavoidable, the actions taken during the first 24 hours can significantly influence the claims process and the speed of recovery. By responding promptly and documenting the situation carefully, businesses can help protect both their property and their insurance claim.

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Who Needs to Be Listed on Your Auto Insurance Policy?

By |2026-07-30T19:01:48+00:00July 28th, 2026|Blog, Personal Insurance|

Auto insurance can provide ongoing financial security, but that does not mean you can simply set it and forget it. Adjusting various details of your policy may be necessary over time, including who is listed on it.

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Understanding the Dangers of Earbuds and Headphones

By |2026-07-30T19:12:00+00:00July 27th, 2026|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

Earbuds and music headphones have become fixtures of everyday life, but on the job, they can pose serious safety hazards. What feels like a harmless habit can put you and the people around you at risk. When you cannot hear what is happening in your vicinity, you lose the ability to react to warnings, moving equipment and instructions from co-workers. The consequences can be severe. Knowing the risks is the first step to making smarter choices on the job.

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Five Strategies for Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs

By |2026-07-30T19:21:40+00:00July 26th, 2026|Blog, Risk Management, Trending|

When a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing insurance costs and spending. The key to spending fewer dollars is more than just stopping a few accidents; it is having a sound safety program designed to continuously improve. This is where a safety program that, at a minimum, is compliant with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards can yield significant savings for by reducing injuries and illnesses, saving workers’ compensation dollars.

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Campus Access Control: Preparing Entry Points for Back-to-School Safety

By |2026-07-30T19:22:26+00:00July 22nd, 2026|Blog, Education|

While visitor check-in procedures help control who enters a building, the entry points must also function correctly for those procedures to work. A well-designed visitor policy can still fail if a door doesn’t latch, an access schedule is misconfigured, or a former employee’s badge is still active. Strengthening campus access control means looking beyond policy and confirming the physical and technical systems that support it are working as intended.

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New Federal Guidance Tightens Oversight of Health Plan Data Sharing

By |2026-07-08T14:49:44+00:00July 8th, 2026|Blog, Employee Benefits|

Federal regulators have issued new guidance that will affect how employers manage health plan data sharing for the rest of 2026. The update comes in response to a rise in cybersecurity incidents involving third-party administrators, payroll vendors, and benefits platforms. While the rules do not create new penalties, they clarify that employers—not vendors—are ultimately responsible for protecting employee health information.

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Mental Health Parity Requirements Remain in Effect

By |2026-07-08T14:48:57+00:00July 7th, 2026|Blog, Employee Benefits|

Mental health parity continues to be an important compliance obligation for employer-sponsored group health plans. While recent federal actions have created some confusion, employers should understand that the core requirements of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) remain in effect.

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The 2026 Compliance Crunch: What Employers Must Do Before Fall

By |2026-07-08T14:59:34+00:00July 6th, 2026|Blog, Employee Benefits|

Employee benefits managers are facing one of the busiest compliance years in more than a decade. Several major federal requirements are converging at the same time, and most of them carry real penalties for employers that miss deadlines or fail to document their efforts. The result is a mid-year “compliance crunch” that is catching many organizations off guard.

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Insurance Gaps to Watch for Before the School Year Starts

By |2026-07-08T14:26:12+00:00July 1st, 2026|Blog, Education, News|

The weeks leading up to the first day of school are a smart time to check for insurance gaps for schools before students, staff, and visitors return in full force. Addressing insurance gaps for schools now can help prevent coverage surprises after an incident and support smoother claims handling if something does occur. Even well-managed [...]

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