Schedule a regular retail safety audit to help lower your liability If you’re a tribal retail owner, safety may not be one of your top concerns as are inventory control, employees and bookkeeping. But all it takes is one customer with eyes on their phone tripping at your entrance, a child who runs and falls,… Read More
risk management
Why tribal business owners insurance is sometimes neglected
If tribal business owners need insurance, why do they sometimes neglect their risks? Whether you’re a tribal business owner or the insurance agent that helps them handle their risks, you know there’s a plethora of “what if” situations that can keep a business owner up at night. So when it comes to tribal business owners insurance,… Read More
Steps to prevent fraud in your tribal business
Is your company at risk? Steps to prevent fraud Employee dishonesty is more prevalent than we’d like to admit. That’s why, in recognition of International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 12-18, we’re dedicating this space to steps to prevent fraud in your tribal entity. Let’s face it: No one wants to think that one of their… 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
Lower your commercial auto insurance rates with these 7 tips
How to lower commercial auto insurance rates for your tribal business Once you understand how your premiums are calculated, then you can begin to take steps to lower your commercial auto insurance rates. The top two factors affecting your rates are your claims history and the driving records of your various drivers. Digging a little… 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
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
5 tools to prevent tribal workplace fall hazards
National Safety Stand-Down Week: Protect your tribal workplace from fall hazards Every year over 300 people die in ladder-related accidents, and more than 10,000 suffer serious injuries. They are the top cause of construction fatalities and account for one-third of on-the-job injury deaths in the industry. Whether your tribal entity is a construction company handling… 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