Podcasts & Blogs

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WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN DEVELOPING A WHITEWATER PARK

Before building a whitewater park in your city, town or county, it is important to understand the hazards that accompany the construction of these parks. This evaluation will require significant skills in risk identification, contractual risk transfer, signage wording, site inspection and working with your legal consultant, etc.

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BENEFITS AND CHALLENGES OF GOVERNMENT SOCIAL MEDIA USE

Today, besides people using it to share the latest cute kitten video or network with like-minded professionals, local governments are using social networking platforms to reach out to their citizens.

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BUILDING A BETTER CLAIMS RFP

Preparing to write a proposal does not mean writing for only a narrative response or compliance with purchasing’s RFP requirements (timing, contract terms, etc.). It means preparing targeted questions to make sense of what is vital to your claims program.

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SUPPORTING EMPLOYERS IN MANAGING AN AGING WORKFORCE

With the changing demographics, further attention is required to ensure our employees remain safe and potential injuries are prevented.

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INJURY PREVENTION TIPS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

The effectiveness of any safe patient-handling methodology is minimized when the first responder has poor biomechanics.

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PREPARING YOUR FLEET: AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT OF YOUR SAFETY PROGRAM

Many entities (public and private) think of fleet safety as the prevention of physical damage to automobiles. However, fleet-related claims can have a devastating impact on so much more.

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THE TALE OF TWO CASES: UNDERSTANDING CYBER LIABILITY

Two recent cases highlight the importance of understanding the nuances of insurance coverages pertaining to cybercrime and liability.

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AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO PLAYGROUND SAFETY

There are many risks that public entities should be aware of before installation of equipment and during inspections. At a minimum, inspections should take place both during equipment installation and on an annual basis.

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LOSS CONTROL: A CLAIMS PERSPECTIVE

There are many risks that public entities should be aware of before installation of equipment and during inspections. At a minimum, inspections should take place both during equipment installation and on an annual basis.

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