Educational Flyers

We are proud to work with other industry professionals to bring a wide range of risk-management resources to our agents and policyholders. As a result, some of the materials provided represent insights from trusted third-party relationships, such as the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety and Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company.

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Business Continuity

5 Easy Ways to Protect Your Building During a Temporary Closure *
Battle Business Disruption with a Generator *
Business Continuity Considerations for Manufacturers *
Is Your Small Business Ready for an Emergency? *
Preparations for the Loss of Essential Services *
Resources for National Small Business Week *

Cyber Risks

10 Tips for Cyber Security *
Be Cyber Aware:  Incidents on the Rise *
Common Small Business Cyber Vulnerabilities *
Cyber Threats: Countermeasures & Controls *
Password Strength *
Time it Takes a Hacker to Brute Force Your Password *
Top 10 Reasons You Need Cyber Insurance *

Earthquake

Earthquakes: Tips to Prepare *
Reducing Earthquake Damage to Your Business *
Ways to Protect Your Business from Earthquake Damage *

Employee Safety

5 Common Causes of Workplace Injuries *
Hand & Power Tools: Workplace Safety *
Safe Driving at Work: Avoiding Accidents & Injuries *
Safe Lifting 101: Material Handling Techniques *

Equipment Maintenance

Commercial Gas Cooking Equipment Cleaning and Maintenance *
Preventative Maintenance for Your Small Refrigeration Unit *
Residential AC Systems and the Phase-Out of R-22 Refrigerant *

Fire Safety

5 Ways to Prevent an Electrical Room Fire *
Commercial Electrical Fires: Simple Measures to Prevent Electrical Fires *
Fire Prevention – Smoking*
Fire Sprinkler Maintenance and Operation: A Guide for Small Business *
Fire Sprinkler Systems: Maintenance Matters *
Hot Work Permit Programs – Helping Small Businesses Reduce Fire Risks *
Hot Work: Don’t Let a Small Welding Job Result in Major Damage *
Smoke & Fire Alarms: Know the Basics *

Flood

How to Prepare and Protect Your Business from Floods *
Keep Flood Waters Out of Your Business Infographic *
Where It Rains – It Can Flood: Prepare Your Business to Minimize Damage *

Food Safety

Loss of Refrigeration – It Could Spoil Your Day *
Protecting Perishables: Don’t Let Spoilage Ruin Your Business *
Stores with Refrigerated Food *
Underwriting & Loss Control Considerations for Food Stores *

Hail

Hail Guards: Protection for Roof-Mounted HVAC Equipment Infographic *
Hail Storms: Minimizing the Damage *
Protecting Your Business from Hail *
Reduce Hail Hits to Your Business *

Hurricanes

Commercial Hurricane Readiness: The Human Factor *
Critical Maintenance Can Protect Your Business from Hurricanes *
Facing the Storm: The Case for Business Resilience *
How to Prepare Your Commercial Roof for Hurricanes/High-Wind Events *
Hurricanes: Beating the Storm *
Lessons from Sandy: Protect Your Business from the Next Storm *
Windows, Wind & Windborne Debris: How to Protect Your Business *
Windows, Wind & Windborne Debris: Hurricanes & Shutter Guide *

Property Protection

8 Ways to Maintain Your Commercial Roof – Infographic*
Benefits of Properly Maintaining Roof-Mounted Equipment*
Creating a First Line of Defense Against High Wind, Hail and Wildfire*
Commercial Roofs: Best Practices Guide* 
EIFS: Proper Installation, Maintenance & Special Hazard Considerations* 
Evaluating the Strength of Concrete Masonry Structures*
Evaluating Wind Resistance of Metal Edge Flashing*
Evaluating Wind Resistance of Large Commercial Doors*
Evaluating Wind Resistance of SPM Roof Covers*
Inspection Checklist for Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays on Commercial Roofs*
Large Commercial Doors and High Winds*
Opening Protection / Shutter Guide*
Proper Maintenance and Timely Repairs*
Protect Your Commercial Roof from Convective Storms*
Protecting Roof-Mounted HVAC Units from Severe Weather*
Protection from the Top: Commercial Roof Cover Maintenance & Repair*
PTAC Vulnerability Areas and Inspection Checklist Infographic*
Questions Every Condo Owner Should Ask*
Roof Protection Begins at the Edge*

Property Valuation

Assessing the Risk: Focus on Manufacturers & Distributors *
Business Personal Property – Are You Adequately Covered? *
Homeowner’s Property Valuation *

Security

Security Camera Surveillance – Best Practices*
Security Systems: The Case for Cameras & Alarms*

Summer Safety

Firescaping: A “Must Add” to Your Summer To-Do List *
Fireworks: Fun or Foe?*
Safe Grilling: Being Careful at Cookouts*
Swimming Pools: Liability Exposure*
Working Outdoors & Staying Cool During Summer*

Tornadoes

Steps to Reduce the Risk of Tornado Damage in Commercial Structures*
Tornadoes: Bracing for Impact*

Water/Rain

Apartment Communities: Preventing Damage from Thunderstorms *
Hotels: Preventing Avoidable Loss From Wind-Driven Rain*
Prevent Water Damage Through Proper Roof Drain Maintenance*
Prevent Water Intrusion Through Windows, Doors, and Louvers*
Rain Damage:  Prepare Your Home or Business*
Roof Drainage: Preventive Maintenance on Gutters, Drains & Scuppers*
Where It Rains – It Can Flood: Prepare Your Business to Minimize Damage*

Weather Preparedness – General

Five Actions to Prepare Your Business: National Preparedness Month*
From Coast to Coast: Prepare Now for Severe Weather*
Warehouses: What to Know in the Face of Severe Thunderstorms*

Wildfires

8 Steps to Prepare Your Business for Wildfire*
Prepare and Protect Your Home from Wildfire*
Protecting Your Business from Wildfire*
Reducing the Wildfire Risk*
Small Businesses in Residential Style Buildings *
Steps for Reducing the Risk of Agricultural Fires and Property Losses*
Suburban Wildfire Adaptation Roadmaps *
Wildfires: Protecting Your Property*

Winter Weather

5 Ways to Winterize and Holiday-Proof Your Commercial Property*
8 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipe Damage for a Business Infographic*
Building Upgrades to Protect Against Severe Winter Weather*
Commercial Ice Dam Guidance for Steep-Sloped Roofs*
Don’t Let Severe Winter Weather Put Your Business in a Deep Freeze*
Guidance for Protecting Commercial Buildings from Winter Weather*
Home Upgrades to Further Protect Against Severe Winter Weather*
Maintain Cold Preparedness with This Maintenance Checklist*
Prepare Your Business Ahead of Winter Weather*
Prepare Your Home Ahead of Winter Weather*
Protect Your Business from Winter Weather* 
Restaurants: Preventing Avoidable Loss From Severe Winter Weather*   
Snow Load Risks for Commercial Roofs Infographic*
SNOW-MG! Preparing Your Business for Severe Winter Weather*
Winter-Ready Business:  Before and After An Event*
Winter-Ready Home:  Before and After An Event* 
Winter Weather: Staying Ahead of the Forecast*

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