Don’t get left in the cold! Use these tips for essential winter weather preparation Winter weather is fast approaching. Every year, winter’s precipitation and lower temperatures take a toll on facilities that can lead to costly property damage claims. However, proper care and maintenance strategies handled prior to winter conditions can drastically reduce their damaging… Read More
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How to protect your company’s online security
It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month: Learn tips to protect your business’s online security These days, we’re connected everywhere we go, increasing the need to protect your company’s online security. Your employees can access company emails from personal cell devices and PCs. And when employees work from home or coordinate with vendors, they share files back… Read More
Fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses and shops
Use these fire prevention tips for small tribal businesses to better equip your shop or office for suppression and safety Fires can be catastrophic for small businesses. According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 3,000 fires cause irrevocable damage to properties each year. Fires are generally more common during the day; however, property… Read More
How to reduce your business risk exposures by planning ahead
Forecast and evaluate business risk exposures to manage future loss When evaluating your business risk exposures, name your biggest nightmare. What’s the worst that could happen in your business or organization? A fire, a lawsuit, death of a key executive, employee theft, reputation failure…. All these and more can cause major losses. Worst case scenario:… Read More
How to design your property to deter crime
The security of a location is often impacted by physical design elements such as architecture, landscaping, lighting and many other elements. Carefully considering these features with safety in mind can result in a space that naturally discourages crime simply by its design. That’s the foundational theory of the internationally practiced, multi-disciplinary approach to security known… Read More
Steps for business recovery after a wildfire
Few natural disasters can cause as much damage to buildings and additional property like wildfires. Should this happen to your business, you’ll naturally want to return to business as usual as soon as possible. However, just as the need to evacuate prior to a wildfire must be taken seriously, it’s just as important to take… Read More
5 areas where tribal business risk management can help
Tribal business risk management: 5 helps for operations large or small Whether your tribal business is small, medium or large, you’re well aware of many of the risks involved in day-to-day operations. Risks for construction companies and road crews vary greatly from those found at health clinics, which are markedly different from those at a… Read More
Promote safe driving with a commercial vehicle safety program
June is National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe in the workplace and anyplace. One of the weekly topics this year focuses on Roadway Safety, so what a perfect time to discuss the importance of a commercial vehicle safety program for your tribal enterprise. Having an effective commercial vehicle… Read More
Addressing cybersecurity in the age of AI-enhanced hacking
by Grant Sutherland, Risk Manager – Clear Risk Solutions In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, addressing cybersecurity remains a key component to any organization’s long-term success. As technological advancements make many tasks simpler and faster, they also present new challenges. One of the most pressing challenges is the increasing sophistication of cyber threats. Hackers, leveraging… Read More
Loss control measures to enhance building safety
by Mark Sherwood As May is National Building Safety (2024 Building Safety Month – ICC (iccsafe.org) and Electrical Safety month (National Electrical Safety Month 2024 – Electrical Safety Foundation (esfi.org), it’s a perfect time to refocus on loss control measures for tribal enterprises. For buildings, loss control encompasses a proactive approach to identifying, mitigating and… Read More