CORONAVIRUS BLOG CAREERS CONTACT US 1 (888) 892-7688 CLIENT LOGIN PROPERTY AND CASUALTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PERSONAL INSURANCE THE SAFEGARD GROUP, INC. 31 DEC, 2019 BY MICHAEL HERMANSEN, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1 COMMENT Gambling in the Workplace When you think of gambling, you probably picture a roulette wheel or a poker table—games that are typically not allowed in the workplace. But gambling doesn’t always come in such an obvious package. You might not permit a poker table Learn more 26 DEC, 2019 BY APURVA UPADHYAY, VICE PRESIDENT CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT 1 COMMENT Return to Work Program Workplace accidents are unfortunate events that can disrupt both your physical and financial well-being. In the event of a work-related accident, our return to work program will help you transition back into a productive role as you recover from your Learn more 24 DEC, 2019 BY LUKE ANGUS, ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS,PROPERTY & CASUALTY NO COMMENTS The Benefits of Upskilling Upskilling is when employers provide employees the opportunity to learn new skills to better their current work performance, while also prepping them for the projected needs of the company. When you upskill your employees, you are not only investing in Learn more 19 DEC, 2019 BY BILL CALDERARO, PRESIDENT CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT NO COMMENTS Manage Cost of Risk, Control Price Every facet of your organization impacts your cost of risk. Regardless of the type of business you run, many find it difficult to quantify their true cost of risk because it includes both pure and speculative risk. The impact negative Learn more 17 DEC, 2019 BY JENNIFER D. ACKERMAN, CIC, CRIS PROPERTY & CASUALTY NO COMMENTS Liability from On-site Fitness Center On-site fitness centers can be a powerful way to improve productivity, reduce time away from work, promote wellness and recruit top talent; however, they also present a serious liability exposure. Take steps to reduce your liability for employee injuries beyond Learn more 12 DEC, 2019 BY BILL DONATO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NEW HIRES NO COMMENTS New Hire Announcement: Ryan Henritzy Please join us in welcoming Ryan Henritzy to The Safegard Group! In October, Ryan began his full-time position as an Account Representative. We are excited for Ryan to get started with us and are confident in his ability to support Learn more 10 DEC, 2019 BY JEFF COREY, SALES DEVELOPMENT CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT 1 COMMENT Protect Against Attractive Nuisance Dangers Although property owners are generally not responsible for protecting trespassers, in some cases, landowners or those who occupy land under leases can be held responsible for injuries to children that are caused by man-made conditions on the property. Considered attractive Learn more 05 DEC, 2019 BY BRIAN COURTNEY, RPLU, AAI CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT 1 COMMENT Lifting Heavy Loads Properly At work, much of your day is spent lifting, carrying and transporting heavy objects. While in many cases a machine does the grunt work, it only takes one careless mistake to sustain a serious, long-term injury due to improper lifting Learn more 03 DEC, 2019 BY RYAN HENRITZY, ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE PROPERTY & CASUALTY NO COMMENTS Understanding Insurance Carrier Financial Ratings When choosing an insurance carrier to cover your business, there are many factors to consider. Price and customer service are often at the top of this list—no one wants to overpay for coverage, and you want your claims paid out Learn more 28 NOV, 2019 BY BILL DONATO, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NEW HIRES NO COMMENTS New Hire Announcement: Dan Jahnsen Please join us in welcoming Dan Jahnsen to The Safegard Group! In September, Dan began his full-time position as an Account Assistant in our Employee Benefits department. We are excited for Dan getting his career started with us after graduating Learn more 26 NOV, 2019 BY LISA HALE, VICE PRESIDENT - CLAIMS & RISK CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT 1 COMMENT Workplace Accidents Impact Everyone We all know that safety is important, but do you realize just how costly workplace accidents can be? When all is said and done, injuries can cost business owners hundreds of thousands of dollars. The extra expense to pay for Learn more 21 NOV, 2019 BY CHRIS MISSETT, VICE PRESIDENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS NO COMMENTS Accessing Employee Emails Under the Stored Communications Act Think back to a time when a former employee departed your company. Do you remember collecting their work phone and laptop? Did you happen to search their device–perhaps even their personal email? If so, you may have unwittingly violated the Learn more 19 NOV, 2019 BY MATT HOLDEN, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT NO COMMENTS Flagger Safety 101 As a very important part of the construction crew, a flagger ensure that other workers can get the job done by diverting traffic away from the job site. They are required on construction sites where barricades and signs cannot successfully Learn more 14 NOV, 2019 BY ROGER KIRTLEY, VICE PRESIDENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 1 COMMENT FSA Limit will Increase for 2020 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposes a dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offered under cafeteria plans. This FSA limit is indexed for cost-of-living adjustments and may be increased each year. On Nov. Learn more 12 NOV, 2019 BY MARK SKUBY, DIRECTOR OF RISK CONTROL CLAIMS & RISK MANAGEMENT 1 COMMENT Avoid On-the-Job Accidents Your job is an unpredictable one and hazardous conditions could arise in a variety of situations, especially considering the customers you encounter throughout the day. However, on-the-job accidents can be avoided by focusing on safe practices and taking necessary precautions. 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