Establish your program to minimize and eliminate risks Tribal businesses deal in risk every day – particularly if your enterprise is a casino. It’s what brings in your patrons: the dream of beating the odds. Winning the big one. Hitting the jackpot. Risk is also a necessary component to running a business. Whether your tribal business… Read More
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Reducing tribal workforce on-the-job injuries
How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer back injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. How might you prevent the following… Read More
Violence in the workplace at tribal businesses
How tribal nations can minimize and prevent incidents Two co-workers continually ridicule a third co-worker, unbeknownst to management. Fed up, she slashes tires on their cars in the employee parking lot and is caught on surveillance tapes. A belligerent customer who lost more than $500 last night showed up again today, yelling and pushing over… Read More
Tribal workplace safety: give the boot to slips, trips and falls
How you can minimize and prevent these risks to keep your tribal insurance rates low Definitions, stats, costs, frequency Slips, trips and falls (STFs) are occupational hazards found in almost every type of work setting within tribal businesses, from gas stations to offices or restaurants. STFs occur in even the most safety conscious tribal companies… Read More
Tribal Risk Management: Winter Loss Control Tips
Prevent Costly Winter Freeze-Ups in Your Building Pipes As temperatures drop and winter sets in, the risk of freeze-ups in building pipes becomes a real threat. Whether it’s automatic sprinkler system pipes for fire protection, steam condensate returns or domestic plumbing, insufficient building heat can burst pipes and cause water damage to the building and… Read More
OnPoint Underwriting New Tribal Insurance Site is Live
July 14, 2015 – Denver, CO – The program for Sovereign Indian Nations (PSIN) at OnPoint Underwriting has been busy developing a new website for our producers, brokers and policyholders. We’re excited to announce the website launches today and features claim reporting functions and a new broker application. Plus, the site is accessible on any… Read More
OnPoint Underwriting Announces Paul Boehm as Senior VP of Tribal Program
March 9, 2015 – Denver, CO – OnPoint Underwriting recently announced Paul Boehm has been appointed as senior vice president of its Program for Sovereign Indian Nations. OnPoint Underwriting has been a trusted insurance expert for the sovereign Indian nations since 1987 and is looking forward to growing its team with Boehm’s experience. “Paul brings… Read More
Brett Barnsley Joins OnPoint Underwriting as Director of Tribal Business Development
Denver, CO, 4/17/14 – OnPoint Underwriting, one of the nation’s leading program managers for Sovereign Nations, announced Brett Barnsley has been appointed director of tribal business development. For nearly 30 years OnPoint has been an insurance program leader for the Sovereign Indian Nations and is excited that Barnsley will join its experienced tribal marketing team…. Read More
Visit Onpoint Underwriting At OIGA Next Week!
8/5/13 – OnPoint Underwriting is honored to be exhibiting at the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association (OIGA) 19th Annual Convention & Tradeshow, August 12-14, 2013 at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City, OK. Stop by the OnPoint booth #221 to learn more about our Program for Sovereign Indian Nations (PSIN), and to drop your business card for a chance to… Read More
Bob Hallameck Recognized For Long-standing Service To Indian Country
6/6/13 – Bob Hallameck with OnPoint Underwriting was recognized last week by Ernie Stevens, Chairman of the National Indian Gaming Association, for his service to Indian Country over the past 25 years. Over twenty years ago, Bob was a pioneer in the effort to develop insurance programs and policies that acknowledged tribal sovereignty and the… Read More