Celebrate Safely This Fourth of July

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by attending a public display. These events are conducted by licensed professionals, and the display sites are inspected and approved before the show begins. For a listing of regional Fourth of July fireworks and festivities, click here. If you choose to celebrate with legal consumer fireworks at home,…

Building Safely This Summer: 7 Warm-Weather Tips for Contractors

Summer is prime construction season. Longer days and favorable weather mean projects are moving, crews are busy, and schedules are full. But as temperatures climb, so do the risks. Here on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, summer often brings high heat, humidity, and fast-moving afternoon thunderstorms, Heat-related illnesses, dehydration, fatigue, and severe weather can all contribute to…

7 Best Practices for Managing Heat Stress in Indoor Work Environments

Heat-related injury and illness are occupational hazards that impact many industries and affect millions of employees annually. Heat stress occurs when an individual’s body accumulates more heat than it can dissipate. The increase in body temperature can result from several factors, including metabolic heat from physical exertion, workplace conditions, and clothing or personal protective equipment…

Trucking Industry Trends to Watch

The trucking industry remains essential to the U.S. economy, but employers face increasing risk as we continue through 2026. Litigation, cargo theft, data-driven underwriting and workforce shortages are affecting insurance availability, costs and operational resilience. Proactive planning can help employers mitigate these risks. Litigation Risk and Insurance Pressure Nuclear verdicts are straining the commercial auto…

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Announce Changes in Condominium Underwriting Guidelines

A positive step toward stronger communities, healthier reserves, and more resilient properties. Community associations across the country will soon benefit from updated lending and insurance standards issued by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. These changes are designed to strengthen financial planning, improve long term maintenance, and ensure adequate insurance protection — ultimately supporting safer, more…