Playgrounds are essential components of parks, schools, camps and anywhere children gather to play. By design, playgrounds encourage children to grow physically, mentally and socially through creative play and calculated risk-taking. This places a great responsibility on the adults who design and maintain them. Any organization that owns or operates a playground should routinely check… Read More
Loss prevention
Steps to prevent winter property damage to roofs
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 damage. However, says FEMA, most buildings are not at risk of snow induced failure. “More… Read More
How you can reduce your special events liability
As summer kicks off, it’s likely that your tribe or tribal enterprise may experience an increase in the number of special events you may be hosting or participate in. While these are likely a calendar highlight to be looked forward to, these types of events carry their own unique burdens of risk. Protect your organization… Read More
Help your tribal clients create a business continuity plan
Your tribal commercial client has weathered multiple storms: Vendors who didn’t deliver. Employee mistakes that cost the company. Perhaps even a claim or two. But do they have a business continuity plan to help them weather true storms, the kind caused by Mother Nature? As their agent, you’re uniquely positioned to help them create a… Read More
Tips for evaluating your wildfire ignition risk
Temperatures will soon be rising, and wildfires will not be far behind. Fortunately, there is still time to take crucial steps towards mitigating the risk of wildfires to your tribe and tribal enterprises. These steps embody preventative maintenance principles that help reduce a wildfire’s ability to spread. Put the brakes on wildfires this year with… Read More
Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention
Cars and Criminals – Protect your Fleet The incidence of catalytic converter theft from vehicles is on the rise throughout the country, burdening both organizations and individuals with replacement and repair costs. According to NU Property Casualty 360, these types of thefts were up 353% in 2021 when compared to 2020, a year which had… Read More
How to control tribal risks with a risk management plan
In earlier blogposts, we’ve talked at length about risk assessment and management, along with loss control. Now let’s get down to brass tacks: How can you help your clients control tribal risks with their risk management plan – and maintain it? “When we talk about ways to control tribal risks, we’re not doing a drive-by… Read More
Prevent winter water damage
Fight the freeze: Prevent winter water damage Freezing point opens up a wide variety of opportunities: ice skating, hockey, skiing…and water damage. No one wants to deal with a burst pipe or flooded basement. Cold winter conditions can make it particularly difficult to effect repairs once damage has been sustained. Fortunately, there are many ways… Read More
Leading by Example: Building a Culture of Safety Leadership
The principle of building a culture of safety leadership can be applied to any industry and organization, regardless of the work being performed. The phrase was first coined by champion driver and safety advocate Jackie Stewart who stated, “it takes leadership to improve safety,” after many decades of accidents. Modern races employ various safety measures… Read More
How you can minimize earthquake damage and injury
Share these earthquake safety tips with your business clients to minimize risk Most of the nation assumes California is the primary state affected by earthquakes. But that’s not necessarily true. While the West Coast (California, Oregon and Washington), along with Hawaii and Alaska experience the most quakes, every state can potentially experience temblors. Producers, provide… Read More