Winter is in full swing. With the cold weather, winter also brings a slew of workplace safety hazards. From proper attire to snow removal and slippery surfaces, you should be thinking about how the cold weather impacts your employees. How can you protect them from the cold this winter?

Consider the following tips to keep your workforce prepared and protected:

Mark Wobbe, Principal at Gibson, shares his insight on what 2018 may bring for the property & casualty market. 

Where is today’s property & casualty (P&C) market and where is it headed in 2018?

Shoveling snow, using snow blowers, and removing snow from roofs bring hazards for your workers. Educate your employees on both the dangers and proper snow removal techniques this winter to prevent injuries.

From our employee-owners to you and your family, we wish you a safe and joyous holiday!

Looking for ways to educate and engage your employees on safety & health topics throughout the year? Check out our 2018 Safety & Health Calendar.

Workplace safety and wellbeing should be a top priority for leadership and employees. But how can you keep your employees engaged all year long? For every organization the approach is different – you could have a safety committee, newsletters, monthly training sessions, and more. The 2018 Safety & Health Calendar is a valuable tool you can utilize to make your efforts more effective.

Each year OSHA releases the 10 most frequently cited standards. Many of the same standards have found themselves on this list in recent years. Fall Protection - General Requirements (Standard 1926.501) remains on top by a wide margin. The only new addition to this year's list is Fall Protection - Training Requirements (Standard 1926.503) at #9.

Are you taking proper precautions to avoid these hazards in your facility and promote workplace safety?

Tragic stories of loss at the hands of opioids have become all too common. The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs, specifically opioids, has become an epidemic. It is a massive problem impacting our friends, families, communities, and the workforce.

In October our attention often turns to all things spooky in preparation for Halloween. With how scary cyber risks are for businesses, it seems appropriate that this is National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Though it is critical to address cyber risk all year long, consider taking time this autumn to review your cyber risk management strategies. Being #CyberAware, can help your organization protect what matters most.

Wherever your organization is headed, information technology is an essential tool to help you get there. Your website helps you engage with customers, clients, and stakeholders. You need email to communicate both internally and externally. And digitally stored data allows you to quickly and efficiently retrieve information. If something harms your IT system, your organization could easily be knocked off course.

One of the most misunderstood types of business insurance is management liability, or as it’s also called, executive liability. It’s comprised of directors’ & officers’ liability (D&O), employment practices liability (EPL), and fiduciary liability.