Imagine a scenario where sensor-laden vehicles pass through intersections by communicating with each other, rather than grinding to a halt at traffic lights. A newly published study co-authored by MIT researchers claims this kind of traffic-light-free transportation design, if it ever arrives, could allow twice as much traffic to use the roads. Continue reading
Garage Keeper’s liability coverage is an optional but recommended insurance coverage for business owners that store customer’s vehicles. It is specifically beneficial to have for a business that provides either towing service or parking service. Basically, a garage keeper’s liability policy will protect the customer’s vehicle while their automobile is stored for parking, during maintenance or for general storage needs. Continue reading
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is stepping up its enforcement against severe workplace safety violators, raising concerns about publicly shaming employers and the large number of small employers on the list. Continue reading
Of those 12.7 million enrollees, 9.6 million selected coverage in the 38 states in which coverage is offered through the federal exchange, while 3.1 million selected coverage in the 13 states, including the District of Columbia who have their own exchanges. About 11.4 million people signed up for coverage in the public exchanges in the 2015 open enrollment season. Continue reading
The international HERO Health and Well-being Best Practices Scorecard in Collaboration with Mercer allows employers to evaluate their workplace health initiatives with an inventory of current best practices compiled by industry leaders, the organizations said Monday in a joint statement.
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When Pamela Davis started in the insurance industry 26 years ago, there were few insurance markets willing to take on the unique risks of nonprofit organizations. Back then, says Davis, who is now president and CEO of the Nonprofits Insurance Alliance Group, nonprofits were seen as substandard risks.
But that was not because nonprofits were poor risks but because they were misunderstood and specialized risks, she maintains. “The premiums were far higher than they needed to be 25 years ago,” she said. Continue reading
The fresh air of spring has arrived and the weather has been so nice. I have been busy cleaning out my garage and starting to spring clean my home. I just called my cleaning service to set up a deep clean of my house and it got me thinking about how important it is to have a cleaning company that is licensed and insured. Continue reading
