Busy retailers: Note these holiday retail risks It’s that time of year: holiday make it or break it time when retailers cash in on the season, moving their profits into the black. It’s also the time for holiday retail risks – most notably, employee theft and shoplifting. Help your retail clients take note of these… Read More
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Protect boilers in cold weather
How to protect boilers in cold weather with regular inspections and maintenance In most parts of the country, winter weather has struck. Icy roads, icy parking lots…there’s a lot to think about as a tribal business owner. Don’t forget your boiler system as well. Winter cold – especially freezing temperatures – can wreak havoc with… Read More
Help your tribal entity create a fire prevention and protection plan
Add a fire prevention and protection plan to your risk management Fire rates near the top of a list of the greatest hazards that a business can experience. Each year, several thousand lives are lost to fires, tens of thousands of people are seriously injured, and billions of dollars in property is destroyed or damaged… Read More
Do you have personal and business emergency plans in place?
It’s National Preparedness Month: Make emergency plans for home and business September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), National Preparedness Month reminds us to create emergency plans for our homes, businesses, schools, and communities – whether natural or man-made disasters. We recommend you make a list as to what preparation… Read More
Safety tips for business recovery after a hurricane or other disaster
Getting back to business: recovering after a natural disaster or hurricane This article originally appeared on Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.’s corporate blog. A hurricane’s path of devastation can be wide and ongoing, flooding multiple inland counties and causing tornadoes. Tribal leaders, arm your business owners with these tips for recovery after a hurricane. According… Read More
Tribal fireworks display safety tips
How to keep your tribal fireworks display safe No matter the occasion or event, fireworks are a great way to celebrate and attract visitors. Fireworks bring with them the potential for explosive risk for your tribe, however, so be sure to put the safety of the operators and spectators first. Below we’ve listed a number… Read More
Special Event Liability Coverage – What you should know
When your tribal entity may need special event liability coverage Summer is a common time of year for large gatherings and festive occasions, due to the beautiful weather and, for many, long-awaited vacation time. Though the day-to-day operations of a tribal enterprise may remain largely the same, many organizations usually have one or several occasions… Read More
Storm season preparation tips for tribal property owners
Before the storm: 12 storm season preparation tips for home and boat owners Hurricane season begins June 1; tornado season is already underway. Whether your tribal lands are located along the coast, susceptible to hurricanes, or inland where tornadoes strike, we suggest you provide tribal homeowners and boat owners with these 12 storm season preparation… Read More
Tribal park maintenance safety tips
Help park visitors stay safe outdoors with these park maintenance safety tips Your tribe’s parks and playgrounds are ideal places for adults and children to spend recreational time together, and you can ensure their safety with these park maintenance safety tips. If not properly maintained, these venues can pose more of a hazard than… Read More
Best practices for avoiding contract liability for your tribal entity
Entering into a contractual relationship can expose your tribal organization to significant contract liability. Implementing standard safeguards indicates a well-rounded risk management program and guards against potential losses. An organization should require a contractor to assume liability arising out of the contractor’s negligent conduct, delivery of products, services or activities. This type of risk transfer… Read More