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Written by Adam Miller
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Safety Tips For Business Travelers

A growing number of American employees, managers and company owners travel for work, but as business travel increases so does the risk of business property loss and damages. In the rush to meet travel and work deadlines, business travelers can often overlook basic safety practices and put themselves and their business assets in jeopardy. In today's blog post, we'll discuss three essential safety tips for any business traveler.

Don't Leave Valuables Out of Sight

One of the most common mistakes business travelers make is leaving valuables and business property out of their sight, even if just for a moment. Always keep valuables such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and electronic devices on you or near you at all times. Thousands are lost when they are left in airport lounges, restaurants, bathrooms, or inside airline seat pockets. Also, if possible, do not store these items in checked luggage where they can be stolen or damaged.

Rental Cars Require Extra Caution

Business travelers using rental cars may also be more susceptible to property damage or accidents due to unfamiliarity with local roads, highways, and toll roads. Many business travelers can be distracted while driving as they search smartphones or maps for their destination, leading to accidents. Also, business travelers should be aware that many rental cars come with stickers or decals with the rental company logo, which can make the vehicle a target for thieves. For this reason, it is especially important to never leave laptop bags, luggage, or other valuables inside a rental car, even if it's secured in the trunk.

Protect Electronic Data

When traveling for business, make sure all business devices are password protected to secure sensitive business data or corporate information. Also, whenever possible, avoid using public Wi-Fi access with business laptops or devices as they can become compromised or hacked via unsecured networks. Many hotel and conference center Wi-Fi networks offer much better security than those found in coffee shops, restaurants, airports, or other public areas.

Business travelers often carry with them thousands of dollars of business assets such as laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other essential equipment. The loss of these business assets can be two-fold as the company must replace the lost or damaged business asset and also deal with the repercussion of irreplaceable data, sensitive company information, or customer data. However, with quality commercial insurance in place, companies can protect the value of their company property when accidents or loss occurs. Aegis offers top quality commercial insurance for Houston businesses of all sizes, including Business Owners Policy, Commercial Property Insurance, General Liability, Workers Compensation, and Commercial Auto Insurance. Call Aegis at 713-850-7622 for more information, or go online for a free quote.

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