As a commercial property owner or manager, your insurance client assumes responsibility for maintaining their building and surrounding property. Whether they own or manage retail, office or industrial buildings or apartment complexes, failing to adequately maintain the infrastructure could lead to major property and liability losses. Share these tips from Zurich to mitigate their commercial property… Read More
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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
Space heater safety tips
How to safely warm your space without causing a fire Just recently we read the tragic news about a Bronx apartment building that caught fire due to a space heater, killing 17 people. With plummeting temperatures and rising fuel prices, space heaters can be a good alternative to warming up the space around you. However,… Read More
Don’t get snowed under: Snow and ice removal tips
Parts of the country have experienced record snowfall this year, and winter is far from over. While snow and ice removal may bring to mind shoveling walkways and scraping ice off windshields, removing snow and ice accumulations from rooftops and awnings is an equally important practice. That’s why we’re presenting these timely snow and ice… 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
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
Unexpected Closures: Guidelines for Protecting Vacant Property
Closing temporarily during the pandemic? Protect your vacant property Has your tribal entity shut down, and all employees are furloughed or working from home? Now’s the time to enact safety measures for protecting vacant property. The global community has mobilized to implement unprecedented measures to stop the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, pandemic…. Read More
Do solar roof panels increase fire risks?
Is there an increased risk of fire with solar roof panels? No doubt you read about Walmart’s lawsuit against Tesla last year, alleging that Tesla’s SolarCity solar (also called photovoltaic) panels caught on fire at seven Walmart locations, causing extensive damage. For Walmart, there was definitely an increased fire risk with solar roof panels. The… Read More
Stop accidental water damage from fire sprinklers
Help minimize unexpected water damage from fire sprinklers Fire sprinkler systems are a crucial part of your loss prevention in the event of a fire – that’s a given. But what happens when your sprinkler system goes awry and leaks, or worse – goes off when it’s not needed? Here are steps you can take… Read More
How to increase building security [infographic]
View these steps to increase building security Theft. Vandalism. Employee or customer harm. Securing a building not only protects your property, contents and inventory – it can also prevent harm to employees and help you avoid future liability claims. Here are steps to increase building security, making your property more secure. Related: Top 10… Read More