Strong thunderstorms can be a concern for any businesses, but companies that have employees who frequently work outdoors also need to consider the great substantial risks of lightning storms. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, there are approximately 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the U.S every calendar year.  Although about 90 percent of people struck by lightning do survive, these discharges can cause serious and permanent disabilities. Even if your employees aren’t hurt by  lightning, they may be at risk from any fires, explosions or other hazards that result from a lightning strike. If employees at your business work outside or could be in danger, you need to take steps to reduce lightning hazards, create an emergency action plan and implement with your workforce . Recognizing Increased Lightning Risks Lightning is usually unpredictable and can occur both during heavy storms and in the complete absence of any rain. However, employees ... [...]

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The Importance of Cyber Liability As technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations, the value of a strong cyber liability insurance policy will only continue to grow. The continued rise in the amount of information stored and transferred electronically has resulted in a remarkable increase in the potential exposures facing businesses. In an age where a stolen laptop or hacked account can instantly compromise the personal data of thousands of customers, or an ill-advised post on a social media site can be read by hundreds in a matter of minutes, protecting yourself from cyber liability is just as important as some of the more traditional exposures businesses account for in their general commercial liability policies. Why Cyber Liability Insurance? A traditional business liability policy is extremely unlikely to protect against most cyber exposures. Standard commercial policies are written to insure against injury or physical loss and will do little, if anything, to shield ... [...]

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Follow these four tips to protect your business from fires.  Fires can cause widespread devastation and are one of the biggest threats to any business.  Robertson Insurance and Risk Management believes that preventing accidents with a Risk Management plan should be your first priority.  Contact us today at 717-625-3770 for your consultation.

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Ransomware attacks are expected to increase in frequency to every 14 seconds by 2019.  Follow these tips to help protect your business.  Robertson Insurance & Risk Management is your source for cyber liability insurance in Pennsylvania.

 

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OSHA's reporting has changed, make sure your business is prepared. All employers who are required to keep and maintain an OSHA Form 300 injury and illness log are required to post their OSHA Form 300A summary sheet in their workplaces by Feb. 1, 2018. Contact Robertson Insurance & Risk Management today for your consultation 717-625-3770.

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Why building a safety culture is important in your business. Learn how to take the risk out of your business with Robertson Insurance & Risk Management.

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Although every business has unique workplace hazards, many businesses also share common pain points that threaten employee safety and can lead to costly OSHA violations. OSHA recently released its 10 most frequently cited violations during its fiscal year 2017, which started in October 2016 and ended the following September.  Robertson Insurance and Risk Management's approach to insurance focuses on Risk Management for businesses.  Call us today for your consultation 717-625-3770. [...]

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Allegations of sexual misconduct against politicians, celebrities and other public figures have become increasingly common in recent years. In fact, social movements and a strong public outcry have led to a marked increase in sexual harassment claims—claims that can be incredibly damaging for organizations themselves.  Because no single insurance policy provides coverage for every type of claim that may result from misconduct allegations, policyholders should examine a variety of coverages to ensure they have protection when they need it most.  Contact Robertson Insurance & Risk Management today 717-625-3770. [...]

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From vehicles to pharmaceuticals to food products, what might risk managers learn from mass media coverage of product recalls? For manufacturers of all types of consumer goods, they might serve as a wake-up call to the potential impact of a product recall event and a lesson in what should be done immediately to prepare for potential exposures.  [...]

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Robertson Insurance and Risk Management offer you these tips to effectively manage your company’s exposures as it adapts to economic downturns.  We understand that insurance is purchased to prepare you for the worst case scenario. You can rest assured that we will develop a risk program that meets your specific needs.

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