Any kind of workplace accident or injury will result in losses for a business, but few are as expensive or serious as those involving business fleet vehicles. According to statistics from the National Safety Council, losses involving fleet vehicles cost companies nearly twice the amount of average workplace injuries, $70,000 involving fleet vehicles versus $36,600 without. In order to better protect employees and reduce company risk, businesses need to develop an effective fleet safety program that helps promote a safer work environment.

Have you ever tripped on a floor mat in a restaurant or retail store? Have you ever had to walk in a poorly lit commercial parking lot or garage? Do you have to constantly step over computer wires and network cables at work? Many businesses do not realize until it's too late that buildings and commercial properties are not always safe for customers and employees. As a result, companies can end up with injured workers and customers, as well as costly and lengthy liability issues.

When you're in high school or even college, you might have the opportunity to learn about personal finance or money management, but there are no classes in life that teach about things like buying a home, financing a car, filing your income tax, or how insurance works. As a result, it's common for people to get confused or get conflicting information about how these concepts work, especially insurance because of its inclusions, exclusions, and terminology.

This year's hurricane season is predicted to be another active one, so businesses can take proactive steps now to protect their company, assets, and employees now before a storm impacts our region. While some preparation can be largely physical in nature, such as securing outdoor property and reinforcing windows, other preparation can be done through the help of new technology. Our Aegis blog post today looks at three ways technology can help companies with their hurricane preparation to ensure they make a faster recovery.