Avoiding Winter Slips and Falls

Winter months present additional hazards that employees don’t typically encounter during warmer weather. Specifically, you may risk experiencing major slips or falls amid snowy and icy conditions, which could lead to serious injuries. Consider the following recommendations to prevent slip and fall incidents this winter: Wear shoes that provide traction on snow and ice; footwear…

How will Trucking Fare in 2023’s Economy? 

Although there is still a great degree of uncertainty about what 2023 will bring in trucking business conditions, analysts at FTR believe a major recession is unlikely. FTR’s “State of Freight” webinar on Jan. 12 explored the economic indicators that most affect the freight market as well as trucking-specific numbers and offered FTR’s outlook for the year.…

2023 Commercial Property Insurance Market Outlook

The past five years have seen the commercial property insurance market progressively harden, evidenced by consistent rate increases since 2017. However, according to industry data, such rate jumps showed some signs of stagnation in early 2022, with average increases staying within single digits. Going into 2023, rates are still on the rise. Some insureds are…

General Liability Exposures Every Organization Should Know

Almost every organization faces commercial liability exposures. A commercial liability loss exposure is a condition or situation that presents the possibility of an organization becoming legally and financially responsible for injury, harm or damage to another party. These exposures stem from the kind of work an organization performs and where that work is executed. They…

Deeley Wins Coastal Style and Metropolitan Magazine Awards

Thank You! Thank You! The 2022 votes are in, and we’re excited to share that readers of Coastal Style Magazine voted Deeley Insurance Group Best Insurance Agency in Worcester County, and voted our President Laura Deeley Bren Best Insurance Agent in Worcester County. Readers of Salisbury’s Metropolitan Magazine also voted Deeley Insurance Group Best Insurance…

Maryland Strengthens Laws Against Discrimination

Maryland has recently enacted three new laws aimed at strengthening and clarifying the state’s existing protections against employment discrimination and workplace harassment. All three laws amend the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act (MFEPA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, and go into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. Reasonable Accommodations for Applicants The…