Six property risk and valuation trends everyone’s talking about

by Greg Friz, Centurisk Property insurance and property insurable values are shifting significantly due to economic, environmental and technological factors. At Centurisk, we keep up on these industry trends to help our customers better prepare for, mitigate and manage the risks. The six biggest property risk and valuation trends we’re hearing about include: 1. Increased […]
Teammate spotlight: Kevin Meehan

This edition of our Teammate Spotlight focuses on Kevin Meehan, Senior Vice President, Director of Trust Services. We recently sat down with Kevin to discover more about his enthusiasm for teamwork in tackling challenges and achieving success! What influenced your career path? People and our Brown & Brown culture. I started in the public entity […]
Understanding the cybersecurity risks of QR codes

Quick response (QR) codes are a popular marketing, sales, payment and customer service tool for several businesses. However, as the presence of QR codes has become more prevalent, malicious actors have found ways to use them in phishing attacks and to spread malware. These vulnerabilities can lead to significant financial and reputational damage, and it […]
Foot safety in the workplace: Safety from the ground up

Walk this way to workplace foot safety Warm weather always means sandals, flip-flops and other casual footwear. While more comfortable in hotter weather, these styles may not always be the safest choice for the workplace. Feet are often overlooked when it comes to anticipating potential injury, but the right footwear can make all the difference […]
Workplace accidents and best practices for incident reporting

Why you should file incident reports Wherever there are people – employees, volunteers, customers – there will be accidents. It’s the Murphy’s Law of life. For this reason, we’re providing you with a list of best practices for incident reporting. No matter what type of organization you are, with your employees or people who visit […]
Tips for your organization during and after a flood

What to do when your workplace is flooding and afterward This blogpost is an abbreviated compilation of Zurich’s When to activate your flood response plan and Flood recovery: What to do when the waters recede and is used with permission from Zurich. You and your employees have prepared for potential floods as best you can. You checked and shored […]
Protect your organization from hurricane damage

How to prepare your organization for a hurricane A hurricane’s path of devastation may be wide and ongoing for days, sometimes more than a week. For this reason, we’re arming you ahead of time with tips and advice on how to protect your organization from hurricane damage. By starting your planning early, you can take […]
How to reduce on-the-job injuries

How to minimize or prevent lifting injuries Every year, more than a million employees in the U.S. suffer workplace injuries due to improper lifting. In fact, back-related injuries account for at least 20 percent of injuries in the workplace, and 25 percent of all workers’ compensation claims involve back injuries. How can you help reduce on-the-job […]
How employers can help prevent distracted driving

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, so take the time to focus on how your organization can help prevent distracted driving with your employees. One of the most prevalent causes of motor vehicle incidents is distracted driving. Crashes caused by technology-related distractions are on the rise. The following distracted driving prevention information can help […]
Use ladders safely so workers don’t fall down on the job

At some point or another, we’ve all needed to retrieve an object or perform a task at a height that’s just beyond our reach. When that happens, are your employees reaching for approved ladders or stepstools or the most convenient substitute? Ground-level falls can lead to serious injury, but falling from heights is exponentially more […]