We read and hear about Social Service funding declines almost on a daily basis. Government funding is becoming more and more difficult for many social agencies. Government shutdowns, budget cuts, and more stringent guidelines are contributing mightily to these difficulties. Many, if not most, of Berkley Human Services’ (BHS) insureds rely on government funding to... Read more »
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According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Centers for Environmental Information National Temperature and Precipitation maps (https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/temp-and-precip/us-maps/), parts of the East, Ohio Valley, Upper Midwest and Southern Plains of the U.S. had record breaking rain in September through November of 2018. The dangerous combination of the extra fall rain, melting snow and rising... Read more »
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These days, it seems that many organizations are relying more and more on employees and volunteers to personally carry out business-related activities of the organization. This may include using their own personal vehicles for any number of business-related purposes, such as traveling to off-site meetings, picking up office supplies, attending organization-mandated development classes, or conducting... Read more »
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Winter weather is around in the corner. Now is the ideal time to prepare and protect your business property against burst pipes, ice build-up and power disruption. Some areas of the United States have already experienced snow and freezing temperatures this year. Property damage losses from snow, ice, freezing and related causes averaged $1.2 billion... Read more »
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It’s that time of year again. As the daylight gets shorter, it’s a reminder that winter is upon us. It’s also a reminder to take some precautionary measures to ensure your operation makes it through the winter season without suffering any of the common causes of loss. Read below for some tips to prepare your... Read more »
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Hurricane Michael is approaching!! With the potential for damaging winds and water, it is imperative that you and your business are protected. Please take some time to review the following suggestions for protecting and mitigating the impact of this storm. Planning: Review property insurance with the company’s insurance agent concerning the hazards of a... Read more »
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Hurricane Florence is approaching!! With the potential for damaging winds and water, it is imperative that you and your business are protected. Please take some time to review the following suggestions for protecting and mitigating the impact of this storm. Planning : Review property insurance with the company’s insurance agent concerning the hazards of... Read more »
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We are pleased to share the results of our Q2 Claims Satisfaction survey with you. Please take a moment to review the results, and see how we scored in several key areas. All scores are on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the highest possible level of satisfaction. Click Here for PDF... Read more »
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Despite all the efforts to train drivers, vehicle collisions remain the leading cause of on the job fatalities. According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2016 report, work injuries involving transportation incidents accounted for 40% of all work related fatalities. For human services organizations, this exposure also presents significant third party liability where consumers... Read more »
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As a service provider, you’re busy providing the needed services to your clients in the field you serve. To do this, you are constantly working to find the needed resources; provide an appropriate level of care to your clients and ensure that no one goes without. With all this work, it can sometimes be pretty... Read more »
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