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Accidental building water release incidents are some of the most common and expensive property damage claims. There are several main causes of liquid/water loss from pipes and tanks – mechanical damage or failure, corrosion, freezing and overflowing tanks. In addition to building and contents damage, critical business operations can be interrupted and employees’ health may be...

Ladders are essential tools in construction, maintenance, repair, and everyday workplace tasks—but they’re also a leading source of preventable injuries. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 161 workers died and more than 22,700 were injured in ladder-related incidents in 2020. Most of these incidents oc...

Over 30% of all motor vehicle accidents across the U.S. are due to rear-end collisions. Of the auto insurance claims that Crum & Forster handles, rear-end collisions are the #1 claim in terms of severity. As a trained driver, it is imperative for you to know the techniques necessary to avoid a rear-end collision. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind.

A Situation to Avoid

· Taking curves/turns too quickly

· Changing lanes too suddenly

· Veering off the road and over-correcting

· Veering off the road that has a mild to deep drop off

· Veering off the road with soft...

Cold weather and freezing conditions represent a significant exposure. If not properly protected against, even minor freeze events like a single broken water pipe can cause extensive damage and business interruption. In addition, an event impacting the fire protection system could leave your facility more susceptible to a severe fire loss.

The type of freeze-relate...