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16 MAR 06
Compliance with the New NYC Emergency Action Plan Rule
New York City's new emergency action plan requirements will create challenges for property owners.
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07 NOV 05
Business Health Could Suffer from Avian Flu
An avian flu pandemic would have far-reaching consequences for businesses. (Pdf available in English and Spanish.)
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01 JUL 05
Business Survival During Hurricane Season -- Updated
Experts are again expecting more hurricanes than normal. Only preparation can help spare businesses from the adverse effects of severe weather.
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08 JUN 05
Poor Indoor Environmental Quality Poses Risks to Business Owners
Many of the risks associated with indoor environmental quality deficiencies can be managed by developing processes for preventing, reducing, and/or managing indoor pollutants and other environmental problems.
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14 APR 05
California Now Requires Anti-Sexual-Harassment Training for All Supervisors
As claims of sexual harassment in the workplace continue to rise, businesses face new regulations and aggressive deadlines to provide preventative training and education.
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23 MAR 05
Commission Increases Penalties for Untimely Product Defect Notification
The CPSC is more aggressively pursuing penalties against companies that fail to timely report product defects. With the largest civil penalty just announced, companies need to re-examine their internal and external product defect reporting processes.
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04 MAR 05
New Corporate Governance Rules Go Beyond Sarbanes-Oxley
Corporate executives are scrambling these days to comply with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires that U.S. public companies attest to the soundness of their internal financial controls. But now, some companies are facing even stricter corporate governance standards.
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16 DEC 04
The Value of Intellectual Property
Although intangible assets are often vital to an organization, many companies do not realize the full range of intellectual property risks they face.
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09 DEC 04
U.S. Food Supply Safety Under New Anti-Terror Regulations
Attempting to protect the American public from bioterrorism, a new FDA rule requires businesses to track shipments of human and animal food.
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08 DEC 04
Controlling Workers' Comp Costs through Managed Care and Network Utilization
Rising medical costs and increased utilization are the two main drivers behind skyrocketing workers' compensation expenses.
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03 DEC 04
Getting the Lead Out
Despite the 1960 ban on the use of lead paint in New York City, lead paint continues to concern property owners, tenants, and government authorities.
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30 NOV 04
California Workers' Comp Reform—Medical Provider Networks
Because medical costs typically account for more than 60 percent of total workers' compensation claims expenses, controlling medical costs is crucial to reducing workers' compensation expenditures.
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08 NOV 04
Workers' Comp Claims Severity—The Major Cost Driver
While occupational injuries appear to be decreasing, workers' compensation costs continue to rise because of ineffective claims management.
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01 OCT 04
Mount St. Helens Beginning to Rumble
As the volcano billows steam, smoke, and ash, scientists are trying to determine how severe an eruption can be expected.
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20 SEP 04
Recovering from Hurricane Ivan
In the aftermath of Hurrican Ivan, businesses are now beginning the process of assessing damages and filing insurance claims.
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16 SEP 04
Cayman Islands Work to Restore Order in the Wake of Ivan
In the wake of Hurricane Ivan, businesses will soon begin the process of assessing damages and filing insurance claims.
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10 SEP 04
At Risk Special Report: Anticipating Damages from Hurricane Ivan
While Florida is still recovering from the effects of Hurricanes Frances and Charley, it faces yet another storm, Ivan, which as of this writing rates as a Category Four.
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07 SEP 04
Business Survival During the Hurricane Season
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the 2004 hurricane season has a 45 percent probability of becoming an above-normal season, a 45 percent probability of a near-normal season, and only a 10 percent chance of becoming a below-normal season.
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01 SEP 04
Florida and East Coast Brace for Hurricane Frances
Still recovering from Hurricane Charley, Florida and other coastal states begin to prepare for another major storm.
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27 AUG 04
Retail Industry Faces Wide Range of Risks
From theft and inventory shrink to terrorism, government regulations, and trade barriers, retailers face several risks that threaten the bottom line.
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19 AUG 04
Rise in Building Materials Costs Means Properties May Be Under-Insured
A rise in the cost of building materials such as cement and steel, as well as other commodities used in the construction process, such as petroleum, may mean that many commercial and residential properties are under-insured.
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16 AUG 04
Losses from Hurricane Charley
With more than one million people still without electricity and estimated losses between $11 and $15 billion as a result of Hurricane Charley, businesses hit by its 145 mph winds over the weekend face a long road to recovery.
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13 AUG 04
Preparing for Hurricane Charley
With Hurricane Charley poised to strike Florida and make its way up the East coast, organizations must take precautions.
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05 AUG 04
Compliance with NYC's New High-Rise Codes
New legislation impacts high-rise building design and construction as well as emergency planning and evacuation drills.
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20 JUL 04
Are Manufacturers Properly Managing Their Risks?
While all economic sectors have challenges, few industries face more obstacles to sustained growth and profitability than manufacturing.
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15 JUL 04
SEC Approves Rules Requiring Business Continuity Plans
Each plan must address how the member will ensure prompt access to customers' funds and securities in the event of a business disruption.
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23 JUN 04
Providing Security to Commercial Building Tenants
The concept of security today has expanded to encompass evacuation, emergency response, business continuity, and communications in addition to physical safety.
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15 JUN 04
Conventions Expose Companies to Significant Risk
This summer's national political conventions will generate substantial visibility and economic activity for New York and Boston, but also significant risks.
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14 JUN 04
National Preparedness Standard Recommended
The attacks of September 11, 2001, were catastrophic and the results placed a tremendous burden on both public- and private-sector resources.
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08 JUN 04
Limiting the Impact of Severe Weather
Tornadoes have already hit the U.S. Midwest and severe thunderstorms have caused flooding in Texas. With much of the world just entering the season for severe weather, the time to prepare is now.
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17 MAY 04
Security Concerns Could Mean Tighter Regulation for Chemical Industry
Currently chemical companies are not required to assess their vulnerabilities — but with two new bills pending before Congress, the industry could face mandatory standards very soon.
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12 MAY 04
Making the Most of Calif. Workers' Comp Reforms
Far too often, return-to-work programs are allowed to languish on the shelf, or companies simply turn the function over to their insurance companies or claims adjusters.
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03 MAY 04
California's Landmark Workers' Comp Reforms
While lawmakers predict that California's workers' comp reforms will save billions, several details have yet to be worked out.
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28 APR 04
Ready or Ruined? Product Recall
The trend in product recalls is not a positive one. According to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), there were 342 prescription drug recalls in 2002 — up from 248 in 2001 and 176 in 1998.
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07 APR 04
Do Educational Institutions Make the Grade?
Education is in the news once again. And not just because it is an election year.
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24 MAR 04
Workers' Comp Crisis Hits Company Balance Sheets
Skyrocketing and unpredictable workers' compensation costs are forcing many self-insured companies and those with large retentions to recalculate their liabilities and, subsequently, to increase their workers' compensation reserves.
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15 MAR 04
Addressing Security Threats
Businesses face computer viruses, theft, and other crimes that can interrupt operations and impact bottom lines. Detecting these threats before they occur is essential yet challenging.
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11 MAR 04
New Security Demands in Elder Care
Utility outages, fires, patient elopements, and workplace violence incidents demonstrate that security, as well as emergency and incident response plans, are critical to protecting patients in long-term care facilities.
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09 MAR 04
Mold Exposure Proves Costly to Businesses
As the number of mold-related claims grows, so does the scope of defendants. Potentially hazardous mold has been found in hotels, hospitals, schools, airports, homes, and offices across the country.
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18 FEB 04
Outsourcing Presents Risks for U.S. Companies
Deciding to outsource without a thorough understanding of the exposures may prove costly.
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11 DEC 03
Florida Workers’ Comp System: Opt Out or Stay In?
Florida employers are considering whether the time has come to exit the state's managed care arrangements.
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02 DEC 03
Board of Directors Beware: New NYSE and NASDAQ Rules
New rules are intended to empower boards of directors to play a greater role in corporate governance.
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01 DEC 03
Are You Prepared for the TREAD Act?
The Transportation Recall, Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation Act requires vehicle and equipment manufacturers to periodically provide the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration with a wide variety of information. Are you ready?
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14 NOV 03
Is Silica the Next Asbestos?
An estimated 1.7 million workers in the United States are exposed to silica dust each year.
With silica-related claims on the rise, now is the time to address and mitigate silica-related risks, before they become a billion-dollar problem.
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31 OCT 03
Special Emergency Protocols for High-Rise Buildings
Mass evacuation of a high-rise building may not be the prudent course of action in an emergency. In fact, it can be deadly.
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16 OCT 03
California Faces Workers' Comp Crisis
The workers' compensation system in California is in turmoil: Employers pay more for workers' compensation coverage than in any other state, yet their injured employees receive some of the lowest benefits in the nation.
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10 OCT 03
Has Your Emergency Response Plan Been Exercised?
Exercising an emergency response plan can often make the difference between success and failure in a real emergency.
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10 OCT 03
Utility Industry Can Manage Losses from Hurricanes, Blackouts
Risk management is at the center of each of the issues brought to light by Isabel and the Blackout of 2003 and utilities’ ability to prioritize and manage all necessary actions throughout a disaster.
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23 SEP 03
Workers' Comp Costs Skyrocket
The average cost of workers' compensation insurance has grown 50% nationwide over the past three years.
There are, however, proven ways to reduce these growing costs.
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19 SEP 03
Blackout Highlights Risks Facing Hospitality Industry
While power outages pose a significant threat to virtually all businesses, the hospitality industry faces a unique set of blackout-related challenges.
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19 SEP 03
Hurricane Isabel Shuts Down Federal Government and Businesses Nationwide
Hurricane Isabel highlighted the need for businesses to manage not only weather-related risks but also a portfolio of risks that have the potential to impact their bottom line.
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15 SEP 03
Hurricane Isabel Threatens Atlantic Coast
Although the impact of windstorms and other natural hazards is largely unpredictable, there are ways to prepare your people and business.
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08 SEP 03
Who's Responsible for NYC Sidewalks?
New York City property owners are now liable for sidewalk-related personal injury and property damage claims as a result of two new City laws.
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26 AUG 03
Blackout Could Cause Litigation Boom
Recovering lost revenues and expenditures stemming from the largest blackout in U.S. history will be difficult until authorities can determine its cause and assign responsibility.
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21 AUG 03
Blackout of 2003 Highlights Magnitude of Risks Facing Canadian Businesses
The Blackout of 2003 created widespread disruption from Windsor to eastern Ontario as well as the Northeast and Midwest sections of the U.S., impacting hundreds of thousands of businesses and 50 million people.
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21 AUG 03
Hurricane Isabel, Blackout Highlight Need for Utility Industry to Manage Risk
Even as crews and staff worked feverishly to restore power during the Blackout of 2003, many power and utility executives knew the toughest job lay ahead — managing the "blame game."
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19 AUG 03
Blackout Illustrates Risks Facing Businesses
The blackout should make corporate executives and local, county, and state government officials begin to question how well they are currently able to manage their portfolio of risks, not just individual ones.
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11 AUG 03
Financial Institutions Face New Federal Business Continuity Requirements
The updated procedures are designed to reflect technological advancements, changes in business practices, and increased concerns regarding terrorism.
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04 AUG 03
Chemical Industry Faces New Security Requirements
Chemical facilities are prime targets for terrorist activities, so improving their security will be one of the U.S. federal government's top domestic priorities.
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19 JUN 03
Severe Weather Poses Global Threat
In today's global marketplace, virtually no company will remain unaffected by severe weather.
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15 MAY 03
SARS Threatens Business Worldwide
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is clearly a threat to public health. But what may not be so apparent is the business threat SARS represents.
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