As summer kicks off, it’s likely that your tribe or tribal enterprise may experience an increase in the number of special events you may be hosting or participate in. While these are likely a calendar highlight to be looked forward to, these types of events carry their own unique burdens of risk. Protect your organization… 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
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
How to control tribal risks with a risk management plan
In earlier blogposts, we’ve talked at length about risk assessment and management, along with loss control. Now let’s get down to brass tacks: How can you help your clients control tribal risks with their risk management plan – and maintain it? “When we talk about ways to control tribal risks, we’re not doing a drive-by… 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
How to safeguard your customers’ privacy
Safeguarding the privacy of customers’ information You already know how important it is to safeguard customers’ privacy and data, and have no doubt taken steps to do so. But often, small businesses may not have the robust security to withstand hackers’ tricks. They may assume that since they’re small potatoes, hackers will assume they’re an… Read More
Be prepared with a natural disaster emergency response plan
Start the New Year with an updated natural disaster emergency response plan It’s a new year and a fresh start. A great way to stay on the track for success in the new year is to make sure you have a natural disaster emergency response plan in place for your tribe or tribal enterprise. While… Read More
COVID-19’s effect on small businesses [Infographic]
How COVID-19 is affecting small businesses How long will it last? When can we reopen? When will business pick up? When will things get back to normal? These are questions we’re all asking nowadays. There’s no doubt the new coronavirus or COVID-19 is affecting small businesses. And we’re all ready to see it end. In… Read More
What you need to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19
Tribal precautions for coronavirus COVID-19 As the spread of the new coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to develop, it is important to stay calm and informed. Please review the following information carefully to make sure you’re taking the right steps for your employees, volunteers, and clients. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your broker or… Read More