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It’s important for building owners to schedule regular inspections and maintenance for fire protection systems to confirm they are up to code. Correct and effective fire protection and prevention efforts help to mitigate potential damages to occupants and buildings and ensure compliance with your property insurance policy.

With high inflation, an increase in claims and more entrants into the surety market, your choice of risk management partners is more important than ever.

IAT Insurance Group has been honored by Great Place To Work® and Fortune, securing a spot on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ List. This recognition highlights IAT as one of the top companies to work for in the U.S.

New Hampshire’s new law, effective January 1, 2025, allows victims of deepfakes to sue for damages, marking a significant step in combating deepfake misuse. This law was prompted by a deepfake incident involving Joe Biden and aims to address the growing concerns over deepfake technology. It could inspire similar legislation nationwide, impacting insurance and liability considerations for businesses and individuals.

With over 25 million children riding school buses daily, back-to-school season demands heightened vigilance from commercial fleets sharing the road with bicyclists, buses, and families. Discover five essential best practices for navigating school zones and residential areas to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

Recently, a commercial driver was rear-ended by another motorist. When the attorneys investigating the crash requested the carrier’s DOT Driver Qualification File (DQ File) for the commercial driver, they found significant violations. Here are common driver file violations to avoid.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has alerted motor carriers about a sophisticated phishing scam. Fraudulent emails, mimicking official FMCSA communications, are targeting registered entities to extract sensitive information. These emails, complete with the FMCSA logo, request personal details like social security numbers, USDOT personal identification numbers, and RMIS IDs, under the guise of “fraud protection.”

In 2019, a tragic accident occurred when a semi-truck hauling avocados swerved and struck a parked vehicle, resulting in the death of the truck driver’s unauthorized passenger—his wife. The trucking company paid $960,000 from its $1 million auto liability insurance, but the lack of specific passenger insurance led to financial strain. This incident highlights the importance of clear passenger policies for motor carriers, as commercial truck drivers must obtain explicit written authorization before transporting passengers.

Shielding your digital data from malicious actors is imperative to help prevent cargo theft. Here are four best practices to consider.

Water damage stands as a persistent threat to buildings under construction, ranking as one of the leading causes of property loss worldwide.

Brokers and freight forwarders in existence prior to Jan. 16, 2024 are grandfathered in with the eligible trustees and readily available funds areas of the law, but must immediately comply with the other three area amendments. Here are the five trust fund areas affected by the new law.

Important insurance considerations before you purchase your aircraft.

More challenges are coming to the transportation sector in 2024. . Here are five trends fleet carriers should be cognizant of to bolster their success.

Navigating the regulations surrounding CDLs in a challenging economy requires a balance between cost-saving measures and responsible fleet management.

Enhance winter aircraft safety with key practices: ensure thorough preparation for cold weather operations, provide pilots with survival strategies, and emphasize continuous training. Encourage adherence to personal limits and prioritize comprehensive preflight checks for safer flights in challenging conditions.

Navigate 2024's construction challenges with a focus on rising interest rates affecting spending, the need for robust contractor liability coverage, and adapting to the surge in repurposed projects.

In the 2024 trucking downturn, independent contractors must navigate challenges by balancing cost-cutting measures with personalized insurance coverage. The focus is on key protections such as occupational accident and physical damage, emphasizing the importance of tailoring insurance to individual needs for safeguarding independent contractor businesses.

As the construction industry faces labor shortages, subcontractor defaults, unpredictable interest rates, inflation, pandemic-related hurdles, private equity involvement, and evolving project types, the need for proactive strategies becomes crucial.

The critical issue of driver speeding. Highlighting the detrimental consequences of speeding, including a significant role in 29% of traffic-related deaths in 2021, the post emphasizes the far-reaching impact on both drivers and fleet carriers.

Winter preparation is crucial for building managers and drivers alike. Building owners should inspect premises, enhance lighting, prepare for ice, and address cold weather calamities. Drivers must check tires, defrost, and maintain emergency kits for safe winter driving.