When it’s hot out, few things are better than heading to the water with your watercraft. Your summer fun could end fast if there’s an accident, injury or theft. Homeowners won’t typically provide the coverage you need, so make sure you have the right watercraft insurance.

Over the past three years, personal security threats have been increasing. Please be aware of these trends, update your loved ones on protection strategies, and reach out to the personal insurance team at BNC to ensure that your valuables are properly insured.

As the construction industry rebounds from the COVID pandemic, supply chain issues and inflation are creating new challenges. Both building materials and skilled labor are in limited supply, and costs are increasing at rates not seen in decades. These market conditions affect construction insurance and risk management in many ways.

Many thanks to all who participated in yesterday's Blood Drive! Your contributions are greatly appreciated! 25 units, including 2.5 POWER RED donations were collected = 75 lives potentially impacted! Here are photos of some of the wonderful participants.

Violent crime is on the rise. If a violent assault takes place in your business, your company may be held liable. Recent rulings show that lawsuits against businesses after violent crimes have had mixed results. Strong security measures may be needed to protect the people in your business and to reduce your liability.

Independence Day is among the most celebrated holidays in the United States. Patriotic sentiment combined with favorable summer weather makes for a weekend of celebration and partying around the country. However, as with any other time of the year, partying comes with its own unique liability risks. Independence Day is notorious for an increase in claim activity. Here are some common liability exposures you might want to avoid this Independence Day.

The summer season is a busy time in construction. Warm weather not only means more projects, but longer hours and busier schedules. Although working outdoors in the summertime can be a safer, more positive experience, there are still inherent risks to be cautious of. This article discusses some heat-related construction exposures in the summertime and some safety tips to implement for your jobsite.

While BNC is active in supporting several charities and giving back to communities, our largest commitment is our involvement and support for Blythedale Children’s Hospital to positively impact the lives of children in need of complex medical care.

Flooding remains a major natural disaster risk in the United States. Statistics show that in 2019, floods caused a total of 3.75 billion dollars’ worth of damage to property and crops across the country. A nonprofit research and technology group recently released a report with flood risk data for more than 142 million homes and properties across the United States. In contrast to FEMA’s classification of 8.7 million properties having substantial risk (or within Special Flood Hazard Areas), the report identified 14.6 million total properties with the same level of risk.

Last weekend, Team BNC participated in a virtual 5K event to support Blythedale Children’s Hospital. This event helped raise funds to support Blythedale’s Parent & Family Education Program. Here are some pics of our walkers!