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Risk Management for the 21st Century

Nancy Germond discusses business insurance and the strategies a business can employ to minimize its risk.
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Admitting You Are Wrong May Limit Claims
October 28, 2009, 11:25 PM
You can 'spin' the truth and even get paid to do it, but, as Shakespeare said, "At the length truth will out." PR is intimately tied to risk management, and honesty is the best policy for any disaster.

OSHA Has a New Attitude!
October 20, 2009, 8:20 PM
With an increase in its workforce, a renewed commitment to enforcement, and new regulations in the works, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) is stepping up after years of inaction.

Eight Common Pitfalls of Enterprise Risk Management Implementation
October 04, 2009, 12:05 PM
Management must accept and choose a risk management framework. Any initiative will fail if senior management is not committed.

Improve Your Employees' Quality of Health Care
August 27, 2009, 8:15 PM
Employers are buying Best Doctors services as an employee benefit to ensure their employees receive a higher quality of medical care.

Hire Strategically and Reap Big Benefits
August 21, 2009, 8:40 AM
Why not hire laid-off executives and utilize their management skills to improve your organization?

Rate Your Accident and Injury Investigative Skills
August 04, 2009, 8:35 PM
A thorough scene investigation post accident can help prevent future incidents and reduce your cost of risk.

Never Underestimate the Power of an Angry Customer
July 22, 2009, 9:25 PM
Combine a scorned musician with YouTube and United Airlines is on the hot seat.

The Underwriting Process Demystified
July 14, 2009, 1:45 PM
Your honesty and how you interact with the carrier in the initial stages of the underwriting process can mean the difference between an insurance carrier accepting or rejecting your risk.

Enterprise Risk Management a Strong Strategic Choice
July 08, 2009, 6:35 PM
Enterprise risk management processes can help organizations more strategically and thoroughly manage their risk.

Fish Toss or Safety Training: You Decide
June 14, 2009, 3:35 PM
In 2007, there were 5,488 fatal workplace injuries. Investing in safety resources can save not only your budget by avoiding fines and loss costs, but may save your workers' lives.



Latest Comments in Risk Management for the 21st Century posts

The Workers' Compensation Program processes claims and monitors the payment of benefits to injured private-sector employees in the District of Columbia. The office mediates disputes between claimants and employers (or their insurance carriers), and monitors employers to ensure compliance with insurance coverage requirements. Small-business owners are plagued by rising workers' compensation costs and don't expect any relief from state reform efforts, according to a Nation's Business readers' poll. Since the mid-1980s, costs have been driven up mainly by litigation and new types of compensable injuries. Visit http://www.claimshelpline.com/ for more information.
By: Jonathan Paul on 10/19/09 at 1:57 AM
Who Should Administer Workers' Compensation Claims?
ERM can also be described as a risk-based approach to managing an enterprise, integrating concepts of strategic planning, operations management, and internal control. We can accept the words, Enterprise risk management processes can help organizations more strategically and thoroughly manage their risk. Nice website for enterprise risk management.

www.ermsummit.com

www.gsmiweb.com

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By: PSI on 8/26/09 at 5:25 AM
Enterprise Risk Management a Strong Strategic Choice
Risk is always present whether big or small a business is. Specially in the credit card provider industry, risk is highly tackled.

-sam
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By: Sam Jaffer on 8/17/09 at 8:04 AM
How Risk Management Works
Appreciate the tip.
By: on 6/9/09 at 6:53 PM
Are You Ready to Help Your Injured Workers Return to Productivity?
Thanks for the information. There is a lot of information, rules, regulations that go into taking care of your employees.
As a small business owner, I am always looking for helpful info. Another web site that has great info is http://www.wbsonline.com/resources/category/employees/ . Check it out!
By: Sara F on 5/26/09 at 4:52 PM
Are You Ready to Help Your Injured Workers Return to Productivity?

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