Having the right kind of business insurance is very important to every business, because you rely on business insurance to protect your assets in the event of a fire, theft or other loss. In 2017, there were over 364,000 commercial fires which caused 2,400 deaths and over 6,600,000,000 of damage. (FEMA Report) Here are some […]
July 21, 2018
Like many organizations, your business may rent or lease equipment from time to time. You may be planning a special event and need a tent to accommodate a large number of people as part of a business activity. Or, perhaps you are renting a sound system for a concert, or leasing office equipment such as […]
April 9, 2018
A Workers’ Compensation Update According to OSHA, there are over 4.1 million workplace injuries in the United States each year at a cost to employers of about $155 billion. There is no doubt workers’ compensation is a big expense for employers. Is your insurance broker doing the following things to help you reduce workers’ compensation […]
September 28, 2017
OSHA audits are not usually something for which you advanced warning. Often, an OSHA inspector simply shows up at your firm to conduct an inspection. However, there are a number of things you can do to reduce your stress and to ensure that your audit goes smoothly. It is always best to think about how […]
August 7, 2017
Some of the nation’s top risk managers often share their secrets with the world through published articles and on social media. We have been tracking these tips over the past year and thought we might share a few of them with you. Trip and fall injuries from Disney – With the millions of people and […]
April 28, 2017
Earthquakes occur almost every day in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, and Portland. Most are not large enough to cause damage, but sooner or later a big one will hit. The resulting damage, loss of life, and the impact on our economy could be devastating. Many businesses may not even give earthquake insurance much thought, […]
March 2, 2017
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
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
Happy Valentine’s Day! from your friends at The Armstrong Company! We hope you enjoy the selected quotes below with someone you love:) “Love is our true destiny. We do not find the meaning of life by ourselves alone – we find it with another.” by Thomas Merton “They invented hugs to let people […]
February 13, 2015
Texting & Driving is like or worse than Drunk Driving? See these statistics below collected by a family run company dedicated to stopping texting and driving injuries and deaths in North America. Texting while driving is a growing trend, and a national epidemic, quickly becoming one of the country’s top killers. Drivers assume they can […]
January 26, 2015