An auto insurance policy encompasses many coverages that work together to help provide financial protection. One such coverage is uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance. This may help cover car repairs and medical costs for you and your passenger if the driver at fault doesn’t have enough...
The top priority of OSHA is keeping workers safe. While workplace fatalities have been decreasing in recent years, motor vehicle crashes continue to be one of the leading causes of death among American workers. As distracted driving dramatically increases the risk of vehicle accidents, OSHA...
Cellphone use has become commonplace, and text messaging, emailing and conducting business via cellphone have become routine. While the convenience of cellphones can be enormous, problems arise when using a one while driving. A Nationwide Insurance poll found that 81 percent of cellphone owners admitted to...
Employers are responsible for their employees’ safety and well-being at work, and that includes motor vehicle safety when they are driving company vehicles or on company time. Ensuring that employees learn proper driving safety techniques is advantageous for employers in several ways. Having a good...
Flowers Insurance Agency, LLC. joined Byars|Wright Insurance and Pritchett-Moore Insurance under the WRM Group umbrella. Read the press release below to learn more about our newest partner and WRM Group agency member? Flowers Insurance Agency recently announced it entered into a merger agreement with the Where Relationships...
Spring can bring about some of the year’s most dangerous weather and wreak havoc on many aspects of a company’s operations. This article discusses the severe weather threats to watch out for during spring and measures businesses can take to minimize damage. Dangerous Spring Weather Unexpected severe...
If you’re investing in a second home, we’ve gathered some insurance basics that will help you make the best buying decision when it comes to determining insurability and estimating your ongoing cost of ownership. Homeowner's insurance prices are on the rise, especially for second homes,...
HR Compliance Calendar 2023 A HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance is a complex area with many moving parts. Keeping track of HR deadlines during 2023 can help your...
If you ever shop around for insurance, you’ll likely consider if you want to bundle your policies—in other words, combine your home or renters, auto and life insurance policies with the same carrier. Although you have the option to shop around individually for each policy,...
The end of the year is usually an extremely busy time for HR professionals. There’s a lot they must do in a relatively short time period to close out the year and prepare for the upcoming one. A smooth and effective year-end process can help...
Do you know your personal insurance? You don't have to be an expert, because we're here to help. The insurance professionals at Byars|Wright Insurance can assist you in selecting the most comprehensive coverage, provided by highly-rated insurance companies. Our clients rely on us to creatively assist...
Uber, Lyft and other rideshare apps can make it easy to get a quick car ride or make some extra income, and they’re only becoming more popular. In fact, in the cities where these platforms are available, taxi ridership has declined anywhere from 10%-30%. However,...
As a catering company, much of your day-to-day focus is on providing exceptional food and service to your clients. However, it’s important to be aware of the risks common within your business operations. After all, there are many different challenges that caterers face, which—if not...
Restaurants provide a multitude of slip, trip and fall hazards, whether it be from spilled liquids, high customer traffic or other means in our kitchen, dining areas and storage rooms. Restaurant accident prevention is the number one way to reduce injury. We can all play...
The holidays are an exciting time, and many religious organizations see a peak in services, patrons, and with those increases the risk of incident raises. Many beautiful services require an increase of electrical cords and connections, candles, and fire hazards. Recognizing fire hazard prevention in...
If a Tree Falls, Who Pays? Every year, storms are responsible for felling countless trees and limbs. Unfortunately, some of those fallen trees damage homes and other property. Cleaning up the damage from a storm can be a difficult task, both physically and emotionally, and things...
Workplace violence includes any act in which a person is abused, threatened, intimidated or assaulted in his or her employment. Whether it stems from work-related disputes or domestic abuse or personal issues, violence can occur inside or outside the workplace, and can range from threats...
Everyone should have some basic supplies on hand in order to survive for at least three days if an emergency or disaster occurs. This emergency supply kit checklist includes some basic items that every emergency supply kit should have; however, it is important that as...
The winter months bring more than just cold weather and shorter days; they bring the possibility for winter storms that may result in a snow- and ice-covered landscape. While it may be a winter wonderland for some, as a property manager, winter weather liability is...
Fires are a serious risk for businesses of all types. It’s up to you to take the proper precautions to keep yourself, your co-workers and safe from fire hazards. Here are some of the best fire safety tips. Lower the Risks of Fire There are some simple...
