Construction is a dangerous industry. There are many established best practices to protect workers from physical injury. However, social and behavioral safety factors tend to receive less attention. According to a recent article on the CDC’s NIOSH Science Blog, construction leaders often overlook psychosocial hazards, even though these factors can have a significant impact on worker health and safety.

Directors and officers liability insurance (or D&O insurance) provides important protection for board members and directors and the organizations they serve. Rates and capacity have improved, but risks remain high. Now is the time to make sure you’re covered.

From new injury statistics and assessment rates to changes in legislation surrounding scaffolding requirements and workers’ compensation treatment, there’s a lot happening with New York workers’ compensation.

While inspecting a skyscraper, a construction worker suffers a fatal fall. On a hot summer day, a worker suffers heat stroke and has to be rushed to the hospital. After years of work, a construction worker develops back pain and is forced into an early retirement. Construction has always meant dangerous work, but this doesn’t mean accidents like these are unavoidable: new technology has the potential to improve construction safety. At a time when costs are high and skilled workers in short supply, new tech could be a game changer.

Allowing ice dams to form on your roof can lead to major structural damage. Learn the signs of ice dams and steps to take to help prevent this winter hazard.

The construction industry has been thriving in 2022, but the year has also brought its share of challenges. Issues related to environmental impact, labor shortages, material costs, COVID, and safety are all top concerns for contractors. Let’s take a look back at the developments that have shaped the construction industry in 2022.

Company parties and events can boost morale and support teambuilding, but things sometimes go wrong. Here are some employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) exposures to avoid during work-sponsored parties, events and travel:

Inflation, supply chain issues, labor shortages, cyberattacks, natural disasters and rising jury awards and all key factors impacting the current state of the insurance market. Insurance rates continue to rise, but some lines are seeing higher rate hikes than others. Underwriting capacity is also varied across different lines and sectors.

A cyberattack can do more than disrupt your organization’s computer systems. The world has become increasingly dependent on the internet; at the same time, cyberattacks have become more sophisticated and damaging. As a result, cyberattacks can cause real-world disruption.