The Construction Industry: Sales Tips for Insurance Agents

The construction industry is a great niche market for insurance agents. These specialty clients have a variety of needs – from surety bonds and workers’ compensation insurance to coverage on property, equipment, and commercial vehicles. However, the market is also saturated with agents attempting to make their pitch with tactics like low short-term pricing and slashed […]

Water Conservation – How Your Company Can “Go Blue”

You’ve been working hard at “going green” to make your facility more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. But chances are, unless your area is in the midst of a major drought (like the ones making headlines in California,) you may not have added water conservation to your list of concerns. However, water is a scarce […]

Workplace Terrorism – Preparing for the Worst

From Charlie Hebdo to Pulse Nightclub, stories of terrorism and mass shootings have, sadly, dominated the global airwaves in 2016. Perhaps the most frightening part of this violence? People have the greatest chance of becoming a victim of a mass shooting when they’re simply going to work. According to a 2013 study, 70% of U.S. […]

OSHA Changes Employer Post Accident Drug Testing Rules Effective 11/1/16

POST ACCIDENT REVISED TESTING PARAMETERS OSHA’s final rule on electronic reporting of workplace injuries and illnesses EFFECTIVE DATE 11/01/16   OSHA Changes Employer Post Accident Drug Testing Rules Effective 11/01/16 The Federal Government under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) has issued a new ruling for Employers regarding – Post Accident Drug Testing – effective 11/01/16, […]

Insured Solutions’ East and West Coast Meetings Were a Success!

The end of July and beginning of August brought forth our annual East and West Coast meetings. Our meetings are always a great time to regroup, go over end of the year ideas and strategies and of course, have a little fun! Thanks to a great team, we’re looking forward to even more success in […]

Microaggressions: How to Reduce Inadvertent Racism and Misogyny in the Workplace

The term “microaggression” was coined by a Harvard psychiatrist back in the 1970s, but you’ve probably only heard the term for the first time within the past few years. That may be because recent movements such as Black Lives Matter and the modern Feminist movement have helped start a national conversation about racism and misogyny […]

How to Keep Pokémon Go from Jeopardizing Workplace Safety

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve heard about Pokémon GO, seen it being played, or maybe are even a trainer yourself. Since its July release, the popularity of this app-based augmented reality game has seemed to only rise. However, unlike other distracting and addicting smartphone games, the premise of Pokémon Go is to, […]

Conveyor Belt Safety

Conveyors are useful tools in production, but can be extremely hazardous if not used properly. Train your employees well, post the rules clearly and male sure that all workers who work with or near conveyor belts are well educated on using them safely. ClothingLoose clothing is a hazard around conveyer belts because it can become […]

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