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Personal Lines Insights | March 2022
It’s never too early or too late to prioritize eating a well-balanced diet or form healthy dietary patterns. A dietary pattern is what humans habitually eat or drink that contributes to overall health.
Stay Active While Working From Home
Working from home has many perks, but it may leave you at-risk for developing a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy habits. It may be easy to forget about exercise when you’re home all day.
Excessive Phone Use and Associated Health Risks
Ever stop scrolling on social media and realize you’ve been on the app for way too long? That’s the reality for many people as every video view, swipe and double-tap add up.
Insurance Needs for Plumbing Contractors
The work of a plumbing contractor involves installing, maintaining and repairing water systems in residential and commercial structures. Appliances, water heaters, toilets and sprinkler systems must be included and taken care of in new and existing structures, making plumbers a necessity for these buildings’ functionality and longevity.
Supply Chains, Inflation, and What This Means for You
The pandemic continues to disrupt supply chains. Amid rising inflation, you may be noticing higher prices when it comes to purchasing everyday items, dining at restaurants and fueling up at the gas pump.
Take Charge of Your Health | March 2022
Kidneys are your body’s way of filtering waste, water and other impurities from your blood. In addition to that, your kidneys perform other vital functions, such as controlling blood pressure and red blood cell production.
Safety Focus | March 2022
Hard hats are crucial pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE) while on the job. Wearing this PPE can make all the difference in protecting employees like you from severe head injuries.
Live Well, Work Well | March 2022
March is National Kidney Month, making it a great time to take charge of your health to lower your chances of developing kidney disease. Your kidneys filter your blood to remove waste and extra water to create urine.
The Best Benefits Offerings to Avoid the Great Resignation
Employees are walking away from their employers in record numbers. A Prudential survey conducted toward the end of 2021 found that 46% of workers were actively seeking or considering finding a new job, and labor statistics backed those findings.
Data Breaches Rose 68% in 2021
According to the Identity Theft Resource Center’s (ITRC) annual report—which advocated for more effective laws and regulations to better protect victims of identity fraud—2021 marked a milestone year with a record-setting number of data compromise events.
Know Your Insurance | Personal Cyber Coverage Explained
Today’s society has grown increasingly digital in nature, with many individuals leveraging smart devices within their daily lives. Although this technology can offer various benefits, it can also make individuals more susceptible to cybercrime.
Personal Lines Insights | February 2022
In the United States, 1 in 4 deaths results from heart disease. Heart disease can include arrhythmias, heart failure, heart attacks and strokes. February is American Heart Month, and in honor of this national health observance, take some time to learn more about cardiovascular disease.
Safety Focus | February 2022
Flammable and combustible liquids may be present in your workplace. If these liquids aren’t handled and stored properly, they can create a dangerous work environment, even causing fires and explosions that could result in potential injuries or fatalities.
Live Well, Work Well | February 2022
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, half of all Americans are currently considered “at risk” for heart disease, and that figure continues to rise.
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 ETS, but Not the Proposed Permanent Rule
On Jan. 25, 2022, OSHA provided notice that it is withdrawing its COVID-19 vaccination and weekly testing emergency temporary standard (ETS). The withdrawal will be effective once the notice is published in the Federal Register.
Construction Risk Advisor | January 2022
Falls are already one of the most common accidents at construction sites, but working outdoors during the winter can create even more hazards. Fortunately, there are ways to compensate for these additional risks and keep employees as safe as possible.
Agencies Issue Guidance on Coverage of OTC COVID-19 Tests
On Jan. 10, 2022, the Depts. of Labor, Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Treasury issued FAQ guidance regarding the requirements for group health plans and health insurance issuers to cover over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 diagnostic tests.
2022 Set to be “Hangover” Year From 2021’s Cyber Epidemic
Much of the cyber turmoil that plagued the world in 2021 will continue into 2022, with individuals remaining the top source of risk in an irrevocably online society, according to Experian’s annual Data Breach Industry Forecast for 2022.
Benefits and Me | January 2022
It’s important to be an active participant in your health care. This can start with feeling empowered to effectively communicate with your doctors so you can make a collaborative, informed choice about your health care.
Personal Lines Insights | January 2022
The new year is here, which means millions of Americans are making their yearly resolutions. Making resolutions each year is easy, but sticking to them can be stressful.