DOT: Red Flag Violations and the Worst 1%

Denise GillinInsurance, News, Risk Management

By Andy Engardio for AssuredPartners.com The DOT Auditor is on the lookout for any potential violations. They will build your carrier profile before they even arrive at your office for audit. In that profile, they will compile all public and non-public federal data available regarding your company. There are several reports that they will pull and review to build this profile. Two of the reports the DOT will review: Red Flag Violations Worst 1%ers Both reports are federal programs, which means they are non-public, and they are based on road-side inspections. Also, since they aren’t public, there is no real way to prepare for the results of these. The Red Flag Violations report highlights 16 violations that are considered to …

FMI: Construction Moves Forward, Expect 2023 Boom

Denise GillinConstruction, News

By Tom Jackson for EquipmentWorld.com While there’s no big upswing in the construction economy this year, there is at least forward progress, according to FMI’s 2021 Engineering and Construction Third Quarter Outlook report. Given a contentious election and pandemic, any progress is probably a good thing. And for transportation construction, the outlook turns especially bright after 2022. According to the report, total engineering and construction spending for the U.S. is forecast to end 2021 up 2%, compared to up 5% in 2020.   Get more details here>>>

Seven Critical Risks Facing the Agriculture Industry

Denise GillinAgribusiness, Insurance, News, Risk Management

By Autumn Demberger for RiskAndInsurance.com Everyone needs to eat — it’s right there at level one on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, after all. But how often do we take the time to think about where our food comes from? What needs to happen to bring us together around the table each night to share our stories and connect with our loved ones? Those in the agriculture sector know a thing or two about the process behind stocking the grocery store shelves. There’s sowing and weeding and watering and raising livestock, for one thing. And then there’s managing the risks. Click here to find out more about the key critical risks facing the agriculture industry, from a hardening property insurance market …

U.S. Construction Insurance Market: Expect Higher Prices, Increased Security

Denise GillinConstruction, Insurance, News

By Sedat Kunt for ConstructionExec.com From a shortage of skilled workers to supply chain disruptions to the spiraling cost of essential materials, construction companies face substantial pressures. These risks come at the same time as insurance prices are rising and securing coverage is more challenging, threatening the profitability, and even the viability, of certain projects. Insurance pricing in the U.S. and globally, on average, has been increasing for several quarters. As insurers increase scrutiny on all applications—including extensions—companies in the construction industry are experiencing longer placement and renewal timelines and requests from underwriters for additional information. Read three actions you can take for more effective insurance renewals>>>