Share steps to protect business property from earthquake damage Unlike hurricane or tornado seasons, earthquakes have no particular time of the year that they strike. When they strike, it’s seemingly random, even occurring outside of active earthquake zones along the West Coast. Whether your commercial clients are located along the West Coast, East Coast, or… Read More
Disaster response plan
Winter freeze-up prevention
Prevent costly winter freeze-ups in your building pipes As temperatures drop and winter sets in, the risk of freeze-ups in building pipes becomes a real threat. Whether it’s automatic sprinkler system pipes for fire protection, steam condensate returns or domestic plumbing, insufficient building heat can burst pipes and cause water damage to the building and… Read More
Steps to prevent winter property damage to roofs
Snow loads and ice dams: How to prepare for and prevent winter property damage Depending on where you’re located, winter can wreak all kinds of property damage, from pavement upheaval, power loss and frozen pipes, to roof collapse and water intrusion. That’s why it’s critical to take steps to prepare for and prevent winter property… Read More
Natural disaster aftermath: Employee safety tips
Employee safety tips for business clean-up after a natural disaster Hurricanes. Tornadoes. Floods. Earthquakes. Fires. Storms. Various parts of the country endure the brunt of Mother Nature’s tantrums at different times. Prepare now with these tips for business recovery after a natural disaster, to protect both employees and property. According to FEMA, more than 40… Read More
National Preparedness Month: Make future emergency plans [Infographic]
September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by CDC, EPA, FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) and other federal agencies, the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities. What are your risks? First, know… Read More
Your business disaster recovery plan: A back-up plan to keep you humming
No matter where your insurance client (or your entity, if you’re self-insured) is located, there’s always the risk of a natural or man-made disaster. Of course you’re aware of this – that’s why you have property insurance. Whether it’s tornadoes in the Midwest, floods in Texas or fires in New Mexico, Arizona and California, disasters… Read More
