For those living or working in the Atlantic hurricane region, June 1st rarely passes unnoticed. At Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, we understand that preparing for hurricane season is rarely easy and often stressful. We also understand that a lack of awareness and preparation can...
Protecting your family, home and property is a full time job. Unfortunately, busy schedules often get in the way of making safety a top priority. Since May is National Electrical Safety Month, now is a good time to discuss electrical hazards and review effective safety...
Halloween is here! Get ready for the costumes, parties, pranks, trick-or-treaters, candy and…the risk. Every year we are reminded how quickly Halloween celebrations can go wrong. Since cancelling Halloween is not an option, it is important to identify risks that can be controlled and insure...
In previous articles we discussed how laptop computers and the office copy machine increase the risk of data security breaches. Another significant risk to an organization's sensitive data is the wireless network. Since today's workplaces are increasingly "going wireless," the Federal Trade Commission recommends taking...
For those living or working in areas at risk of experiencing a tropical storm or hurricane, June 1st rarely passes unnoticed. At Setnor Byer Insurance & Risk, we understand that preparing for Hurricane Season is rarely easy and often stressful. We also understand that a...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 785,000 Americans suffer their first heart attack every year, while another 470,000 experience their second. Unfortunately, the number of those who die from sudden cardiac arrest is equally disturbing. Medical experts generally agree that the key...
The overall health and stability of a condominium community is often viewed as a function of the whole rather than the sum of its parts. As such, those choosing to make their home in a condominium community understand the manner and extent to which their...
Self-storage operators are not immune to slip-and-fall liability. While the volume of foot traffic at a self-storage facility may not reach that of other types of businesses, customers must still enter the premises to store, access and retrieve their property. As a result, an exposure...
One of my employees, after alleging that a popular supervisor sexually harassed her, has also claimed to have been repeatedly harassed by several coworkers angry at her for filing a complaint against this supervisor, with whom they are friends. Could the coworkers' actions lead to...
Whether you operate an amusement park, a restaurant, or a grocery store, the thought of a customer slipping and falling on the premises can cause an unsettling, if brief, feeling of panic in proprietors who invite the public onto their premises for the purpose of...