As 2025 begins, manufacturing businesses must be mindful of the trends impacting the industry. Monitoring the latest developments and appropriately adjusting operations and risk management practices in response to them is crucial, as each significantly impacts the success and public perception of a business. Trends...
Healthcare staffing agencies play a crucial role in connecting medical facilities with qualified professionals. However, operating in this industry comes with unique challenges that, if not properly managed, can lead to financial losses, legal trouble, and reputational damage. Below, we outline the top risks healthcare...
An experience modification rating (EMR) provides a numeric factor for adjusting insurance premiums. An experience modification worksheet, often referred to as an experience rating worksheet or experience mod worksheet, is important in workers’ compensation insurance. When a company receives an experience rating, it is accompanied by...
It was supposed to be a groundbreaking commercial—an elaborate set designed to resemble a futuristic cityscape, complete with huge LED screens, custom-built props, and high-tech lighting rigs. The production company, BrightFrame Studios, had invested over $500,000 into set design and special effects to create an...
Sustainability has become increasingly important for health care facilities. Faced with regulatory requirements, cost-saving opportunities and growing public expectations for environmental responsibility, health care facilities are pursuing green initiatives that align with operational efficiency and risk management goals. This article explores key green practices that health...
With the fast-changing nature of cyberthreats, cyber insurance can be an especially volatile and dynamic segment, and frequent market changes can make pricing predictions difficult to pin down. The CrowdStrike and Change Healthcare incidents highlighted the greater impact of just one cyberattack across multiple organizations...
Barrow Group, a niche insurance broker offering comprehensive insurance solutions to the staffing industry, is proud to congratulate RPM Staffing Professionals, for earning the Platinum Safety Partner Award from Texas Mutual Insurance Company. This prestigious award is presented to only 200 companies out of 78,000 policyholders...
In the world of construction, accidents can happen very quickly. Alex, a 32-year-old construction worker, was a dedicated and careful employee. One crisp October morning, Alex was working on a site, carrying out routine tasks. While helping his team lift a heavy beam, a misstep...
In a recent blog article, Barrow Group discussed the importance of foreign production insurance. This article discusses the benefits of civil authority coverage. Before we go into these benefits. Let’s talk about the differences in these coverages: There can be overlap between civil authority coverage and...
If you are a safety officer, you understand the importance of investigating accidents or incidents thoroughly as soon as they occur. Investigating the cause of even minor accident will help identify the hazards so they can be eliminated thus helping to prevent a repeat occurrence....