
While commercial lawn mowers are extremely efficient for lawn care, they present a variety of hazards. People who operate a mower without carefully following appropriate safety precautions are in danger of serious injury. To keep yourself safe on the...

Civil unrest can create unique challenges for businesses. Specifically, business owners face the risk of vandalism, stolen or damaged goods and extensive property damage. With this in mind, it’s crucial to take steps to mitigate the risk of potential...

RVing can be a fun way to see the world and spend time with your family. But because it’s bigger and heavier than an average car or truck, there are additional hazards that come with owning and operating an...

COVID-19 Reopening Considerations for Hair and Nail Salons While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many organizations to close their doors for an extended period, states across the country have officially begun implementing reopening measures, allowing some employers to resume...

COVID-19 Reopening Considerations for Restaurants The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many restaurants and food service businesses to shift to survival strategies like carryout or delivery service. Some even had to close their doors for an extended period. As the...

COVID-19 and Business Liability As businesses prepare to reopen, virus liability protection is a concern. If someone gets sick at a newly-opened business, is that business liable? “It would be very difficult for a business to be negligent if...

Trampolines are fun, but they can affect your homeowner’s insurance policy, depending on the company. “Some companies that we work with don’t allow trampolines and most insurers only allow them if they have a safety net,” explained Tammi Schug,...

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to the future and a return to normalcy. However, even when stay-at-home orders are lifted and nonessential businesses are...

On March 30, the Wisconsin Compensation Rating Bureau (WCRB) established a new unit statistical code for reporting certain payroll for the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic event. Carriers may implement code 0012 as a class code in their operating system, which...

In response to the American economy reeling from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the federal government recently signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Among other provisions, the CARES Act provides businesses suffering under...