One of the primary goals of any business is to attract customers, and a steady stream of them is a good indicator that your business is on the right track to success and growth. However, a higher number of customers can also come with a greater risk for potential injuries and accidents, especially for certain accident-prone industries such as restaurants and retail. Our Aegis blog post today focuses on ways to make your business safer for customers, as well as employees and other visitors to your commercial property.

Our country has many examples of natural wonder and beauty, such as the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, The Rocky Mountains, and the mighty Mississippi River. However, we regularly face dangers and threats that also come from Mother Nature, such as earthquakes, wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and other severe weather. Given the recent earthquakes in California and flooding in the Midwest, businesses must make sure they are well protected from natural disasters, whether they are local or halfway across the country.

When it comes to commercial insurance, business owners want what matters most to be well protected, whether it's employees, commercial buildings, company vehicles, or business property. It's also just as important to protect against liability claims that can threaten the future of a business, since a single liability claim can deplete a company's entire net worth, or force the permanent closure of a thriving business.

When accidents or injuries occur in the workplace, it's common for companies to put the blame on a "careless" worker, or to blame supervisors or other employees for a lack of oversight. However, many workplace accidents and injuries can be avoided by first improving workplace conditions and processes, which would reduce employee injuries, workplace downtime, and potential Workers Compensation claims. Today's Aegis blog post highlights several ways companies can improve workplace processes to increase workplace and worker safety.

Businesses often make staff and merchandise preparations for certain holidays, closures, and busy seasons to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the year. However, many fail to take proper precautions or perform basic maintenance that can improve and protect their business property, especially during the brutal summer months. Without proactive maintenance steps, businesses could face shutdowns or delays that could cost them revenue and customers.

Business owners understand the importance of having quality commercial insurance protection when disaster strikes, whether it's Commercial Property Insurance, General Liability, Workers Compensation, or Commercial Auto. However, one very important type of commercial insurance is often overlooked by many businesses, which is Business Interruption Insurance, also known as Business Income Insurance.

Companies of all sizes and industries need commercial insurance coverage, but determining what policies are needed for your specific business, as well as the correct amounts of coverage for each one can be a daunting task. Thankfully, companies can have comprehensive Business Insurance policies that can meet many of the insurance needs of a business while saving clients time, energy, and money. In today's Aegis blog post, we take an in-depth look at customized Business Insurance options and why companies need it.

If you watch the news or see pictures from around the world, you'll likely notice the growing number of major natural disasters occurring around the country and the world. These include an increased number of hurricanes and floods, wildfires, tornadoes, hailstorms, and droughts than in previous years.

In just the last thirty years, businesses have been completely transformed by technology advances, including the Internet, smartphones, GPS mapping, digital video, and more. While most of these devices and advances have improved our economy and various industries, they can also leave our companies vulnerable if we rely too much on them. Today's Aegis blog post looks at some of the dangers that can come when we depend too much on business technology instead of basic security or common sense.

Although we are just beginning to enjoy springtime weather, many businesses are already thinking ahead towards summer, especially retailers and restaurant owners. Summer can be a peak time for retailers and restaurant owners so many are making plans now for merchandise displays, menu additions, hiring additional help, and marketing and promotions. However, many businesses fail to take proactive steps to make their business safer before the rush of summer business, when there can be an increase in theft and vandalism.