Be safe at work and home with these tips for Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8 – 14 is Fire Prevention Week: a good time to pass along some tribal fire safety tips as we head into colder temperatures and more dry weather, in the West at least. Sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), this week’s… Read More
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Top ways you can reduce tribal government risk
Strategies that help manage tribal government risk What are the top tribal government risks we see as claims most often? Slip and fall claims at government locations and motor vehicle accidents were at the top, followed by employment practices, disenrollment claims and wrongful arrest. Granted, every tribal land comes with its own host of risks… 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
It’s National Preparedness Month: Time to make emergency plans for the future
Create emergency plans for your family and tribal entity during National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month. Sponsored by FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency), the purpose of National Preparedness Month is to encourage us to create emergency plans for the future and take preparation steps, ahead of time, within our homes, businesses, schools, and communities…. Read More
Tips for working with an aging workforce while growing your tribal business
Is your workforce graying? Here’s how to work with them If you have an aging workforce, you know how valuable their knowledge and experience are. At the same time, health concerns begin to creep into our graying years, which can disrupt your workflow if you’re not prepared. We’ve compiled many HR and workers’ compensation expert… Read More
How to reduce vandalism at your tribal business
Top 10 tips for reducing vandalism at your tribal business Graffiti on the walls. A broken window. A pulled fire alarm. With school being out for the summer, incidents of teenage vandalism are higher, as are incidents of crime that can’t be attributed to teenage boredom, like equipment theft, sabotage and more. Yet there are… 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
Tribal restaurant and bar insurance: 6 factors to consider
6 things to think about when choosing tribal restaurant and bar insurance Let’s face it: buying insurance for your restaurant and bar is about as exciting as buying soap or toilet paper. It’s a necessary evil, yes – and in fact, just may save your business in the long run. There are a number of… Read More
How to beef up your tribal entity’s cyber protection, part 2
Data breaches, cyber protection and your tribal company This article first appeared in Arrowhead’s corporate blog and was modified for our Tribal clients and producers. How much have you invested in cyber protection for your tribal entity, be it training, network protection or other measures? If you’re like many small companies, the answer could be… Read More
How to protect your tribal business from cyber threats, part 1
Cyber threats, data breaches and your tribal company This article first appeared in Arrowhead’s corporate blog and was modified for our Tribal clients and producers. Whether your tribal business is large or small, you run the risk of a data breach which grows with the number of employees you have. Granted, insurance cyber threats against… Read More