Every year, thousands of American workers are injured on the job, whether in an office, a retail store, a restaurant, or some other type of commercial property. Although workplace accidents can range from the very minor to the severe and even deadly, nearly all are preventable in some way. A minimal amount of proactive effort now can help prevent a catastrophic workplace accident in the future, protecting both employees and the company.

In order for businesses to operate well and allow owners to focus on growth and sales, commercial properties need to be well maintained so they don't become unnecessary distractions or lead to expensive repairs. Unfortunately, some business owners forget to schedule or intentionally skip certain kinds of property maintenance, believing it's not needed or would be too expensive. In today's blog post, we'll look at four types of commercial real estate maintenance that should never be skipped, and how they can impact businesses financially.

Major life changes will often lead individuals or families to update or increase personal insurance coverage. For example, when a couple gets married or welcomes a new child to their family, it can trigger a change in life insurance coverage, estate planning, and beneficiary information. However, there are some life changes that can still impact personal insurance coverage that people forget about.

Of all the crimes that occur across the U.S. each year, credit card and ATM card fraud is one of the fastest growing criminal activities, with millions of victims every year. While it can take a thief literally seconds to steal information and make an unauthorized purchase with a personal or business credit card or bankcard, it can take victims weeks, months, or even years to clear their name and resolve financial issues related to identify theft and banking fraud.