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We Have It Covered - Winter Wonderland

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We Have It Covered - A Cornucopia of Coverages

We Have It Covered - Fall Festival Fun

Back to School Insurance Risks - Infographic

We Have It Covered - Here’s to a Great School Year!

Apache Log4j Software Vulnerability

Plan & Protect

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Best Practices for Transportation of Refrigerated Cargo

Best Practices for Preventing Cargo Theft

Understanding the Need for Adequate Load Securement

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Best Practices for Avoiding Common Cyber Security Claims

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Your Responsibility to Keep Biometric Information Safe

Protection Against Ransomware Attacks: The Do’s and Don’ts

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Risk e-Business: Just the Facts

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Be Prepared: Potential Cyber Attacks to Watch Out For

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Cyber Security Threats During a Recession

Dog-Friendly Dining: How Restaurants Can Promote Safety and Comfort for All Patrons

Help Protect Your Governmental Entity from Employment Liability Claims

What to do When a Hurricane Threatens

Should Your Organization Install Surveillance Cameras?

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Stay Safe While Hanging Holiday Lights Outside

How to Drive Safely on Ice and Snow

Are Christmas Tree Fires Businesses’ Biggest Threat this Holiday Season?

Help Prevent Fatalities from First Responder Motor Vehicle Accidents

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Help Prevent Furnace Fires This Winter

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Food Safety Tips for the Holidays

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Top Strategies for De-Escalating Disruptive Student Behavior

Apply Ergonomic Best Practices When Working from Home or on the Road

Helping to Protect Our Policyholders' Assets

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Understand the Concerning Trend of Inmate Suicide in Local Jails

Work from Home Safety – Are Businesses Responsible?

Help Train Lifeguards With Scanning Drills

How Dangerous is Lightning to Swimmers?

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Help Swimmers Stay Safe with Swim Tests

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How Lifeguard Certification and Training Can Help Mitigate Pool Risk

Help Protect Your Organization With Clear Pool Signage

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Help Save Lives by Choosing the Right Life Jackets

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Help Prepare Your Property for Pool Season

Help Prevent Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

What Happens Once Abuse & Neglect is Reported?

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Help Protect Your Organization with a Safety Management System

Help Mitigate Risk by Responding to Red Flag Behavior

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Monitoring and Supervising Staff

Help Prevent Slip, Trip and Fall Injuries

Help Ensure Proper Computer Data and Records Fire Protection

Safely Use Pressurized Gas Cylinders

Use Safety Committees to Help Reduce Losses and Costs

Help Detect and Prevent Burglary

Help Your Community Stay Protected With a Storm Response Plan

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Policies and Procedures To Help Prevent Abuse

Help Your Organization Assess Its Security

Wildfire Safety - Knowing When To Leave

Knowing How And When To Return

In the Moment: Your Emergency Response Plan

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Understand the Risk of Aquatic Inflatables

Help Employees Stay Safe With a Drug-Free Workplace Program

Help Control Noise in Your Workplace

Stay Safe on the Roads This Winter

Help Prevent Vehicle Theft in Your Organization

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Help Your School Bus Passengers Stay Safe

Help Improve Driver Safety Through a Vehicle Accident Review Program

Stay Safe While Performing Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work

Help Your Organization Prevent Cyberbullying

Is Deploying a Body-Worn Camera Program a Good Decision?

Help Protect Your Community from Civil Unrest

Help Protect Your Organization With a Risk Management System

Help Minimize Risk Through Third-Party Risk Transfer

Safe Drone Use for Public Safety and Government Agencies

Manage Your Risk in Online Learning Environments

Why You Should Be Listening To Your Safety Manager

Hiring, Onboarding And Engaging

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Quarterly Fire Safety Equipment Checklist

Understanding the Importance of a Motor Vehicle Record Policy

Selecting and Qualifying Professional Drivers

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Negligent Entrustment: What It Is and Why You Should Be Concerned

Minimize Liability When Using Personal Vehicles

Understanding Federal Regulations: Is Your Vehicle Regulated and What Does That Mean?

Protect Your Business with a Violence Prevention Program

Minimize Water Damage Loss for Your Building

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Best Practices for Laundry Fire and Water Damage

Stay Safe When Using Portable Heaters

Pre- and Post-Trip Vehicle Condition Report

Understanding the Risks of 15-Passenger Vans

Supervising Workplace Accident Investigations

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Ergonomic Hand Tools – Help Prevent Workplace Injuries with Proper Equipment

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Operational Change Management Checklist

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Automatic Sprinkler & Life Safety Plan Reviews

Storage Cabinets Help Prevent Flammable and Combustible Liquid Fires

Protect Your Property With Spare Sprinkler Heads

Ergonomic Control Measures - Standing Work

Preserve Your Fire Protection System From Frozen Pipes

Providing a Safe Work From Home Environment

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Ergonomic Control Measures - Seated Work

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Fire Safety Assessment for Your Construction Site

Inspect Your Farm for Fire Safety

Manage your Risk with Certificates of Insurance

Continuity of Operations Planning

Rental Housing Safety Checklist

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Stay Safe on Inflatable Amusement Rides

Concussion Prevention: Creating a Safe Sport Culture

Temporary Heating Considerations for Construction Jobsites

Fire Safety Tips for Older Adults

5 Tips to Prevent Porch, Deck and Balcony Collapse

Improving Driver Selection with Road Tests

Construction Fire Safety – How to Protect Your Construction Equipment

Campground Management Safety Checklist

Bicycle Safety Tips Before You Ride

Post-Flood Fire Safety Checklist

Be Prepared To Address Students of Concern

Two Seconds Matters: A 4-door sedan has a travel distance of 88 feet every 2 seconds when operating at 30 mph.

Protect Youth Sports Participants

Hurricane Cleanup and Recovery

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What Should You Do If a Wildfire Threatens?

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Get Familiar with Electric Shock Drowning

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Controlling Static Electricity Around Propane

Detect Hot Spots Before They Burn

Is Your Electric Panel a Fire Risk?

Help Your Organization Understand Heroin Addicts’ Potential Lifesaver

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Thwart Injuries and Property Damage this Winter by Taking Preventative Measures

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How Spending a Few Dollars Can Save Thousands

Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers

Legionnaires’ Disease: Minimizing the Risk

Tire Safety for Passenger Vehicles and Light Trucks

Must Watch Videos

Company Press Releases

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Summit’s Medical Facility Rating System Results in More Informed Injured Worker Care

Summit is using a medical facility assessment tool to help ensure that injured workers receive the best care possible.

Wed May 31, 2023

Great American's Parent Company Enters into Agreement to Purchase Crop Risk Services

Great American is pleased to announce that its parent company, American Financial Group, has reached a definitive agreement whereby AFG will purchase Crop Risk Services (CRS) from American International Group (AIG).

Wed May 03, 2023

Summit Announces the Promotion of Darin Grimm to Senior Vice President of Claims

Summit announced today the promotion of Robert (Darin) Grimm, DBA, to senior vice president of Claims.

Tue May 02, 2023

Great American Insurance Group Announces the Promotion of Elizabeth M. Shepherd to Divisional President, Cyber Risk

Great American Insurance Group announced today the promotion of Elizabeth (Betty) M. Shepherd to Divisional President, Cyber Risk.

Wed Mar 22, 2023