Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Kinetic IT, an Information Technology Managed Service Provider based in South Bend, IN. We hope you enjoy Kinetic’s insight and wisdom!

Data safety is a critical component of any successful organization. Whether you’re dealing with client information, proprietary technologies, or internal communications, it’s vital you take the necessary steps to ensure your data is as secure as possible. When working to protect data, an organization must look at every possible avenue for a breach including internal security lapses, social engineering, lax safety standards, and more.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Jerry Scott. We hope you enjoy Jerry’s wisdom and perspective.

One day this week while Janet and I were taking our evening walk around the lake, I was struck in a moment of clarity how ironic and absurd something was that happened at work that day. Not that I wasn’t listening to her, but like some slightly deranged person I suddenly belly laughed out loud in the middle of the sidewalk. It earned me an eyebrow.

Pollution liability should not be overlooked. Claims, and the costs associated with those claims, can be expensive. They can test the financial stability of even the best of companies.

Social media is everywhere. It’s become an integral part of the way we communicate, as well as how businesses market and provide customer service. And it is starting earlier than ever. By the age of 10, 59% of children have already used a social network. Wow.

Crawl spaces, sewers, boilers, manholes. Individuals working in confined spaces such as these are exposed to life-threatening physical and atmospheric hazards.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Karen Moscato. We hope you enjoy Karen’s wisdom and perspective.

MasterChef is one of my favorite cooking contest shows. I think it’s because I’m a chef waiting to emerge…but in reality I’m a klutz in the kitchen. To demonstrate my culinary prowess, my friends awarded me with the Kitchen Klutz Award when I was living in Fort Wayne. To earn this prestigious award I shared how I baked chocolate chip cookies by flipping them so they would get done on both sides! I don’t think I would last long in the MasterChef kitchen!

What comes to mind when you think DISASTER? A power outage, a building fire, a tornado that levels your facility, or even a hurricane knocking out the entire region?

Large or small, when disaster strikes, the only way you will be ready is to have the right plan, a quality response, and a comprehensive approach. This will ensure your ability to stay in business. As you prepare, don’t limit your thinking when defining disasters.

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Brandon Nettrouer, a 2015 Gibson Summer Associate. We hope you enjoy Brandon’s perspective and wisdom!

Today we’re sharing insight from guest blogger Greg Downes, Chairman Emeritus at Gibson. We hope you enjoy Greg’s wisdom and perspective.

Materials for a construction project are crucial. Without them, the project will not get done. How can you protect these supplies and avoid substantial financial losses?

There are multiple options for contractors, but the right solution will depend on the project and your role. Most often contractors will turn to builder’s risk policies and installation floaters.