The Armstrong Consultants want to remind you that slip and fall accidents account for 15% of all accidental deaths in the United States. Annually, an estimated one million Americans will have an injury related to a fall, 600,000 will be hospitalized and 17,000 deaths will occur. Due to the increased risk of snow and ice, […]
January 4, 2017
As a small business owner, you strive to make decisions that are right for your business, your employees and yourself. This includes decisions about business insurance. You know you need comprehensive coverage; however, you don’t have time to become an expert in business insurance. That’s where The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants can help. A Business Owner’s Policy […]
December 27, 2016
The joyous time of year that begins with Thanksgiving through New Year’s is a time of family and friends, cooking and gatherings. It is also a time of increased risk of fire due to the use of candles and fireplaces. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), about 2,200 deaths were caused by fires, burns and […]
December 20, 2016
Excess liability insurance provides additional protection that supplements a company’s existing single policy coverage. In an excess casualty program there are several layers of coverage that build upon each other. For example, an umbrella policy and multiple excess policies may be necessary in order to achieve the desired amount of insurance protection. Provisions to look […]
December 14, 2016
To comply with applicable OSHA standards, businesses are required to have a written plan on how to handle the lockout of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment where the unexpected start-up of the machine or equipment could cause injury. Overview: How to comply with OSHA standards (click on […]
December 6, 2016
Beginning January 1, 2017, California state law is redefining eligibility for exclusion from coverage of workers’ compensation for officers and directors. The new law addresses officers and directors of quasi-public and private corporations who provide actual services to the corporation for pay and are considered an “employee” of the corporation under their Workers’ Compensation policy […]
November 29, 2016
It is difficult to quantify the value of a company’s reputation unless you are forced into such a scenario as was the case in the Yahoo/Verizon purchase negotiation. Verizon hinted to reducing its offer to buy Yahoo by 1 billion dollars upon the news that Yahoo was the target of a sustained and successful theft […]
November 22, 2016
During this time of the year we all reflect and give thanks for our bountiful blessings. One intangible blessing in particular is our health. Some of us live with daily reminders of the health issues surrounding those close to us. There are also times when we are concerned for individuals we do not know, but […]
November 14, 2016
According to an AccuWeather report, dry and mild weather is forecasted for the southern half of the nation with an exception for the Southeast as they can expect a chilly January with threats of damage to the region’s citrus crop. Frequent storms are expected to bring above-normal snowfall to the northeast and an extended winter […]
November 7, 2016
Inland Marine insurance covers property transported over land or while temporarily warehoused by a third party. Does your business transport property of any kind? Does your business transport equipment or inventory in a vehicle or other mode of transportation? Do you transport tools, construction equipment, computer data or building plans and more? Does your business have […]
October 26, 2016