Halloween is fast approaching. All kids love to dress up, get together with friends, and go door-to-door hoping to find the full size candy bar. A little pre-planning can prevent unfortunate accidents that could turn out to be tragic for kids and trying for you. Here are some pointers for ensuring your house is a […]
October 26, 2015
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics and Injury Facts 2014, falls are one of the leading causes of unintentional injuries in the United States. In your business it is imperative to maintain safe conditions for employees and customers alike. The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants recommends developing a slip and fall prevention program to help keep […]
October 20, 2015
EPLI is a type of liability insurance that covers wrongful acts arising from the employment process. Types of claims covered include: Wrongful termination Discrimination Sexual harassment Retaliation Defamation Invasion of privacy Failure to promote Deprivation of a career opportunity Negligent evaluation Who is covered: Directors and Officers Management personnel Employees as insureds The most common […]
October 13, 2015
With data breaches making healines every other day, it is important now more than ever to be prepared for the event of a Data Breach. According to Research Reports done by Ponemon Institute on Data Breach Preparedness they found that while a few companies are making valuable changes many companies are deficient in governance and […]
October 5, 2015
When we are described as “the best” in our fields or areas of expertise we are generally compared to individuals or businesses doing similar tasks. The National Underwriter’s from PropertyCasualty360 did such a comparison of businesses that showed excellence in workers’ compensation risk management. In this blog we have highlighted some of the key components of the […]
September 29, 2015
We have all heard of the cyber attacks on financial institutions, retail businesses and the healthcare industry. More and more we are hearing of the attacks in other industries, such as the hospitality industry. Attacks reported just this year have involved Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, effecting 10 of their hotels worldwide. It is assumed the […]
September 23, 2015
from The Armstrong Company Insurance Consultants Employer sponsored health benefit programs are an important component of any employment package. Employees anticipate that their employer has a health plan in place and that it is a benefit available with employment. Having an operative plan that considers the practical affects and legal requirements is vital to its success. […]
September 15, 2015
Happy Labor Day, from The Armstrong Company! We hope you enjoy these fun facts regarding this special day. (Source: Wikipedia.org) Labor Day in the United States is a holiday celebrated on the first Monday in September. American labor movement is the reason we celebrate Labor Day. Being the first to propose the holiday, there are […]
September 7, 2015
So far the 2015 Hurricane Season has brought 6 named systems in the Atlantic Basin Region and 13 named systems in the Eastern Pacific Region. We are currently experiencing three systems in these two regions; two of systems are located in the Pacific region, Hurricane JIMENA a CAT 4 and IGNACIO a CAT 2 as registered on the Saffir-Simpson […]
August 31, 2015
Have you ever received a “junk email” claiming to be American Express and speaking of an unauthorized charge to your account say from a recently known cyber attack such as, Home Depot and they are asking for you to follow a link to correct the problem? The sophisticated web user knows this to be a […]
August 26, 2015