13 Apr

Posted at 10:37h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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On March 18, 2026, OSHA announced the launch of its OSHA Cares initiative. This is an agencywide effort focused on helping businesses meet federal workplace safety requirements while building strong, successful safety and health programs that benefit employers and workers. Background OSHA Cares highlights the ways OSHA...

06 Apr

Posted at 10:47h in Construction Industry, Employment Practices Liability, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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The National Occupational Research Agenda Construction Sector Council will host their annual National Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents. This stand-down will take place April 20-24, 2026, in coordination with the National Work Zone Awareness Week. The goal of the initiative is to stop, talk and act....

02 Apr

Posted at 14:56h in Business, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, Property Coverage, risk management by
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General liability claims (e.g., slips, falls or accidental property damage) can occur unexpectedly, and a slow or ineffective response can disrupt operations, create financial strain and increase the likelihood of litigation. In contrast, a prompt, coordinated response can help limit liability and minimize damages. Consider the...

30 Mar

Posted at 10:00h in Business, Directors And Officers, Employment Practices Liability, Insurance Coverages, Liability, Our Blog, risk management, Worker-Safety by
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Jury Awards $779 Million to Family of Security Guard Shot Dead During Armed Robbery—Liability The family of a security guard received a $779 million jury award after he was shot dead while trying to protect a cashier during an armed robbery at an internet café in...

25 Mar

Posted at 13:28h in Construction Industry, Health and Wellness, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Although common in the construction industry, cumulative trauma injuries (CTIs) are some of the most complex workers’ compensation claims. They often result in long, painful experiences for employees. Therefore, it’s crucial that construction employers reduce the risk of CTIs and associated workers’ compensation claims. Common CTIs...

23 Mar

Posted at 09:47h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Our Blog, risk management, TV and Video, Worker-Safety by
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Independent filmmakers and boutique production houses often find that large national insurance brokerages lack the personal touch required for smaller projects. For these creators, the advantage of partnering with a specialized brokerage like Barrow Group lies in receiving a tailored policy rather than a "cookie-cutter"...

18 Mar

Posted at 11:09h in Business, Health and Wellness, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, United States Economy, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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If you’ve ever sat through a mandatory safety briefing or grumbled about the rigid placement of a fire extinguisher, you’ve felt the influence of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). In the U.S., OSHA is the undisputed heavyweight of workplace protection. But what happens when you...

12 Mar

Posted at 09:26h in employee benefits, human resources, Our Blog, PEO, Retirement Plans, staffing, United States Economy by
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On Feb. 24, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union (SOTU) address of his second term. The SOTU address is an annual speech the president delivers near the beginning of each year, outlining how the country is doing and identifying future initiatives...

09 Mar

Posted at 11:28h in human resources, Nursing and Residential Care, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Worker-Safety by
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The high-stakes world of travel nursing is facing a paradoxical crisis in 2026: while pay remains significantly higher than staff roles, the "super-specialists" who power the most critical hospital units are walking away. In specialized areas like the Cardiac Cath Lab, Labor & Delivery (L&D),...

04 Mar

Posted at 09:44h in Business, employee benefits, Health and Wellness, healthcare coverage, human resources, Our Blog, PEO by
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In 2026, the employee benefits market is being shaped by a variety of trends, including regulatory volatility, shifting compliance priorities, accelerated cost pressures and ever-evolving workplace demands. Here are compliance trends to watch for:   On July 4, 2025, a sweeping tax and spending bill, commonly...