In this article, insurance experts, including Travelers Personal Insurance Vice President Elaine Baisden, recommend reviewing your policies annually and whenever you experience a life event, such as attending college, making a major purchase like a car or new home, getting married, having a child, changing jobs, renovating a home, or caring for an elderly parent. Download this article
Presidential Policy Directive 8: National Preparedness, requires an annual National Preparedness Report (NPR) that summarizes national progress in building, sustaining and delivering the 31 core capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness Goal. The 2012 NPR highlighted preparedness accomplishments in the decade since the September 11, 2001 attacks and the 2013 NPR focuses on accomplishments either achieved or reported on during 2012. The 2013 NPR presents an opportunity to reflect on the progress that whole community partners—including all levels of government, private and nonprofit sectors, faith-based organizations, communities and individuals—have made in strengthening national preparedness and to identify where preparedness gaps… Read More »FEMA National Preparedness Report 2013
The lack of teamwork combined with a negative culture and poor communication in hospitals today presents a barrier when it comes to patient safety in the future, according to a new survey. The survey results revealed a tension between what hospital leaders perceive as their number one priority in 2013, patient safety (64% C-Suite and 62% risk managers), and their number one threat, failing to maximize financial sustainability (60% C-Suite and 62% Risk Managers). The survey, commissioned by American International Group (AIG) in consultation with patient safety expert, Dr. Marty Makary, MD, MPH, found that while nearly all respondents (96%… Read More »Patient Safety is Top Concern for Hospital Leaders
According to a recent statewide poll commissioned by the Coalition for Auto Insurance Reform (CAIR), an overwhelming number of Michigan voters believe their auto insurance premiums are too high and support no-fault reform legislation that would lower their auto insurance costs. The poll revealed that voters are concerned about the high cost auto insurance – 70 percent said their auto insurance premiums were too high. The belief that auto insurance rates are too high is shared by voters across all age groups, political parties and beliefs, especially among the following demographics: 88 percent of Detroiters 75 percent blue collar workers… Read More »No-Fault Auto Insurance Reform
The Nonprofit D&O Liability Program includes Coverage for Specific Federal Fines and Penalties. A common exposure that social service organizations face that is not typically covered by most D&O programs are the federal fines and penalties that can be levied against 501(c)(3) entities for alleged violations of: IRS Code section 66652(C)(1)(a) for failure to file annual 990 tax returns Public law 108-187 (CAN-Spam Act of 2003) The 1976 Lobby Law or Lobbying Disclosures Act of 1995 regulating lobbying activities Our program can provide a specified amount to pay for these fines and associated defense costs. This is just one of… Read More »Important Federal Fines Coverage for your Nonprofit Social Service Organizations
A 100-car “naturalistic” driving study conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) says that fatigue is a cause of 20% of car crashes, rather than the 2%-3% previously estimated based on surveys, simulator studies and test tracks. Plus, the study found, 18- to 20-year-olds account for significantly more fatigue-related crashes than any other age group. Adolescents’ sleep patterns shift to later hours; however, the school day still tends to start early, resulting in daytime sleepiness. Older drivers can face similar issues with late nights and early work times, but have more experience coping with moderate fatigue – although, not… Read More »100-Car Naturalistic Driving
Workers’ compensation insurance is required in all 50 states, and North Carolina law requires businesses with three or more employees to buy insurance to cover expenses related to workplace injuries. The North Carolina Industrial Commission is tasked with administering the Workers’ Compensation Act. Despite the statutory requirements, an April 2012 Raleigh News & Observer investigation revealed that at least 30,000 North Carolina businesses are not providing the required workers’ comp coverage required. Employee misclassification and the misuse of workers’ comp ghost policies have become topics of concern among state regulators, government officials, the business community and the public. So-called “ghost” policies are… Read More »Workers Comp. Requirements in North Carolina
Studies done by psychologists have discovered that the human race isn’t built to multi-task (surprise, surprise!). The human brain is designed to focus. Heck. Even Superman can’t do several items at once. Have you ever seen him when he has to decide who to save first? Even Superman can’t be at two places at once! Sure. It feels efficient to when you’re doing 50 things at the same time and you may even brag that you’re great at it but guess what… it’s bound to bite you in the butt. Doing everything on your to do list at the same… Read More »One Person, One Focus
The holiday season is probably one of the busiest for the majority of us, for many reasons. Add any holiday travel plans into the mix and stress levels can begin to rise. With stricter security guidelines and long lines, it’s easy to focus merely on making it to your destination. However, this time of year is also busy for thieves who will often seize opportunities when the unsuspecting victim is distracted or otherwise unaware of his or her surroundings. Stay vigilant this year when traveling for the holidays by using the tips below, and ensure your holidays stay as they… Read More »Traveling Tips for the Holiday Season
The growing problem of medical identity theft and the havoc it wreaks with its victims is highlighted in a recent Bloomberg article. Medical identity theft victims are usually reticent to share the details of the crime since the theft is felt as such a personal violation. Details of the theft are shared here, as well as ID Experts’ investigative and restoration efforts on the victim’s behalf, including the challenges to unraveling the tangled web of medical identity theft. “Arnold Salinas knows a lot about the person who stole his identity. He’s 5-foot-9, 190 pounds. He pays for pizzas with forged… Read More »The Growing Problem of Medical Identity Theft