It’s hard to predict what could go wrong when disaster strikes. Whether you’re dealing with a natural disaster, human-caused hazard, technology disruption or health emergency, an effective business continuity plan could help you respond quickly. Without a plan, the magnitude of what can go wrong could be overwhelming, and your business could be at risk. The post Business continuity planning: Are you ready? appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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The July-August 2020 edition of CDS Review, a publication of the Chicago Dental Society, features an article by Mike Terrell, national program director for Cincinnati’s dentist, veterinarian and optometrist programs. His article describes the differences between occurrence and claims-made insurance coverages and the benefits of each type. The post Professional liability coverage options for dentists appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Owners of private companies without shareholders often believe they do not need directors and officers liability coverage. The misconception takes hold, I believe, because small, privately held companies often have no formal board of directors or shareholders – which seemingly limits exposure to lawsuits and dismisses the need for D&O liability coverage. While logical, this could not be further from the truth. The post Private company decision makers need D&O insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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People’s lives change. Businesses grow and transform over time. That’s why we feel the consumer is best served by an independent insurance agent with the expertise to evaluate an evolving risk profile and offer educated advice and products that best match these needs. Their clients can sleep easy. The post Tech may advance, but personal touch adds value appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Practically every business relies on equipment. Regardless of how simple or complex, your equipment is critical to your business’ successful operation. The post Protect your business with machinery and equipment insurance appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Making your website accessible to people with low vision or hearing loss could introduce your goods or services to tens of millions of new customers. The post Make your website comply with accessibility standards appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Fleet safety managers and consultants have long recognized the benefits in using an automatic notification service as a best practice when it comes to managing fleet vehicle operators’ Motor Vehicle Records. What can be better than nearly “real time” notification of changes in one of your driver’s MVRs? Now 19 states offer direct Automatic Notification Service. The post 19 states provide automatic MVR notifications appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Nearly all organizations need to work with vendors or third-party suppliers. Whether you’re a global organization, a non-profit institution, an agency or a small business, your organization has the potential to face severe fines and penalties for failing to understand and comply with applicable regulations. The post Conducting effective vendor risk assessments appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Employers of commercial motor vehicle drivers should be making final preparations to comply with a federal law set to take effect in January. The U.S. Department of Transportation is rolling out a Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse – a database to track commercial driver’s license holders who have tested positive for prohibited drug or alcohol use or who have refused to take a required test. The post January 6 deadline for USDOT clearinghouse appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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Employers of commercial motor vehicle drivers should be making final preparations to comply with a federal law set to take effect in January. The U.S. Department of Transportation is rolling out a Federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse – a database to track commercial driver’s license holders who have tested positive for prohibited drug or alcohol use or who have refused to take a required test. The post January 6 deadline for USDOT clearinghouse appeared first on The Cincinnati Insurance Companies blog.
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