The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) has been steadily increasing as consumers and the automotive industry move away from standard internal combustion engines. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported that the sale of hybrid, plug-in electric and battery electric vehicles in the United States accounted for 16.3% of total new light-duty vehicle sales in 2023,…
3 Key Forces Driving Commercial Lines Costs in Spring 2025 We were hopeful heading into this year that the market would stabilize. Increases were going down and we saw a few premiums that were flat from 2024. The reinsurance renewals in January were what the carriers expected. Nationwide has named three key factors impacting commercial…
The weather can change quickly during the spring months, sometimes catching you off guard and posing a serious threat to safety. Make sure you have access to severe weather alerts and know what—and what not—to do if severe weather, such as a hail storm, strikes. If you are outside during a hail storm, seek shelter…
Maryland’s Wage Range Transparency Act is now in effect, expanding pay transparency requirements for employers under the state’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. In public and internal job postings, Maryland employers must now disclose the position’s minimum and maximum hourly wage or salary and a general description of benefits and any other compensation. This…
On Jan. 14, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) issued opinion letter FLSA2025-1, addressing whether a manager or supervisor can receive tips from a tip pool when working in a nonsupervisory capacity under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The WHD advises that employers may not allow managers or…
Coastal environments refer to areas located on or within a few miles of shorelines. Although these environments only constitute a small portion of land in the United States, they are some of the most popular spaces for commercial real estate, primarily due to their economic benefits. Specifically, coastal areas are major tourism and population hubs,…
Commercial property insurance is an essential form of coverage for any organization. Such a policy can provide much-needed financial protection if an organization’s commercial building or its contents are damaged or destroyed by covered perils (e.g., fire, theft, vandalism, wind and lightning). Specifically, this coverage can help reimburse property repair or replacement expenses when these…
When organizations face large-scale disasters or other unexpected losses, ensuring business continuity is often a top priority. Yet, various losses may make it challenging for organizations to avoid operational disruptions or temporary shutdowns. In these instances, even brief closures can carry costly consequences. That’s where business interruption (BI) insurance can help. Also known as business…
When organizations face large-scale disasters or other unexpected losses, ensuring business continuity is often a top priority. Yet, various losses may make it challenging for organizations to avoid operational disruptions or temporary shutdowns. In these instances, even brief closures can carry costly consequences. Fortunately, that’s where business interruption (BI) insurance can help. BI insurance can…
Employees tried to cheat on workplace drug tests six times more often in 2023 than they did in 2022, but even the cheating couldn’t lower detected use from the highest level of the last 20 years, according to the testing service Quest Diagnostics. The percentage of tested workers found to be using drugs remained at…
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