Resources

Illinois Jobs Legislation, An Opportunity in Construction

By: Dave Roth, Client Executive-Surety Practice Leader / Risk Advisory Solutions There is a state-wide program, Illinois Works Jobs Program, promoting diversity in the construction…

A Good Vs. Bad Loss Ratio

By: Tony Hopkins, CPCU, CIC, CRM, Vice President / Risk Advisory Solutions What is a good or bad Loss ratio? In our last video, we covered what…

Job Descriptions & Attracting Millennial Employees

What does it take to attract the millennial population for different roles you are hiring for in your organization? In most cases, HR professionals have…

Are Truckers in Trouble with Fewer Roads to Insurance Solutions?

Commercial insurance carriers continue to flee the insurance arena, and jury cases with “nuclear verdicts” pose more trouble to trucking companies across the United States. Industry…

School Fundraiser Has to Pay Back!

Think about this situation: a group of school parents, who are part of a Parents Teacher Association, host a “parent’s night out” fundraiser involving a…

Do You Know Your TCO: Total Cost of Ownership?

We all know the secret to success in construction is to constantly aim for increased margins and lower risk – not always easy in a…

Financing Your Growth

After years of working with construction businesses, I’ve seen many a firm struggle with finding the right financing to handle cash flow ups and downs,…

Manager to CEO – How to move past the growth plateau

Every single top construction firm started off as a one-person show, with one customer. The difference between those who make it big and those who…

Reduce Risk and Increase your Customer Experience Rating

When it comes to construction projects, rarely do any go exactly as planned – from weather interruptions, to supply chain mishaps to employee/vendor drama -…

Construction – The Secrets to Attracting Top Talent

I grew up in the construction business. Let’s just say I literally learned the ropes from the ground up – fetching a hammer, lugging wood…

Risk Mitigation: What’s Your Qualifier Disruption Plan?

As a Risk Manager. I spend a fair amount of time talking with business owners about the “What Ifs” in their company – from accidents…

Sexual Harassment Training Required for All Illinois Employees

By Ashley L. Orler, Partner at Golan Christie Taglia LLP (“GCT”) Beginning in 2020, all employers in Illinois are required to provide annual sexual harassment training to…

Refining your Equipment Roster

When it comes to job site equipment versatility, nothing beats a compact excavator. As every firm has different requirements, manufacturers have created excavators that are…

Predictive Modeling, Big Data and Construction

As a Risk Manager, I’m quite familiar with the phrases “Predictive Analytics and Predictive Modeling ” as insurance carriers use this process to determine the…

Construction: Risk in a Digital World

When I talk about risk with construction firm owners, the topics immediately go to job safety, workers’ compensation mods, and the ever-increasing need to mitigate…

2020 – Social Media in Professional Services

By: Paul V. Shaheen, RHU, REBC, Vice President / Horton Benefit Solutions What theme do I keep hearing over and over for law firms in…

“Revival Statutes” For Sexual Assault Claims Create Unique Problems Under D&O Insurance Policies

Authored by Todd M. Rowe, Partner at Tressler LLP and Aaron Turner, Practice Group Leader-Management Liability / Risk Advisory Solutions One look at the news and it…

Avoid Falling Victim to Kotecki

By: Kevin Palmer / Corporate Attorney Kotecki is an Illinois appellate court decision that caps employers’ liability in third-party actions filed by its employees (i.e.,…

Knowing Your Loss Ratio

By: Tony Hopkins, CPCU, CIC, CRM, Vice President / Risk Advisory Solutions When it comes to your health, everyone understands the importance of “knowing your…

Interviewing and Choosing a Broker

By: Dan Galos, CWCA, AFIS, SBCS / Sales Executive What is your insurance premium actually paying for? Experience has shown that the absolute best way…

Businesses Turn to Captives to Control Insurance Costs

Captives comprised of similar companies, like general contractors, share best practices for safety and risk management because they have a common financial interest in avoiding…

New Bill Repeals Some Unpopular ACA Taxes

OVERVIEW Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term continuing spending resolution to prevent a government shutdown and continue funding through September 2020.…

Growing competition creates ways Minnesota employers can control healthcare costs

New health insurance choices give Minnesota companies opportunities to manage risk, reduce costs, and control claims. “The market is opening up for creative solutions,” said Erik…

Self-Funded Healthcare Plans With Potential Savings on Stop-Loss Insurance

Companies often turn to self-funded health insurance plans to reduce costs. But larger-than-expected claims the employer might face could negate any savings employers anticipate over…