Friday, May 10, 2024
Private schools, colleges, and universities are encountering growing discrimination-related requirements in admissions, athletics, diversity, and student care. Failure to comply can harm reputation and result in legal liabilities. Title IX mandates ensure equitable funding, equipment, and facilities for men’s and women’s sports programs. New regulations may extend protections for transgender student participation. Compliance is crucial for institutions receiving federal funds. Non-compliance with discrimination mandates can lead to fines, loss of federal funds, and legal consequences.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Dynamic shifts are shaping the hospitality industry, from the surge in consumer preferences to innovative strategies driving resilience in the restaurant and hotel sectors. Learn more about how these trends are impacting insurance considerations in our latest Markets in Focus.
Monday, May 6, 2024
The design-build construction project method is praised for its potential to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Nonetheless, challenges arise from contractual risks inherent in this approach, as well as the uneven distribution of liabilities among contractors and designers. Dive deeper into understanding the design-build method and discover crucial strategies for mitigating its associated risks in a Puget Sound Business Journal article from Parker, Smith & Feek Account Executive David Goldsmith.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Dynamic shifts are shaping the hospitality industry, from the surge in consumer preferences to innovative strategies driving resilience in the restaurant and hotel sectors. Learn more about how these trends are impacting insurance considerations in our latest Markets in Focus.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Cyber risk is an evolving and often misunderstood class of risk. Rapid technological change, the ever-increasing reach and skills of hackers, and the unpredictability and often unexpected cost of cyber events compound the challenges and increase the stakes for cyber risk protection.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Emergency preparedness and business continuity planning are integral to mitigating property risks and losses in an organization, ensuring the organization’s longevity and enhancing its ability to withstand adversities. The recent insights from Parker, Smith & Feek/IMA Financial Group Claims Executive Bret Ommodt and Director of Property, Risk Control Eric Riddleberger, along with King County Housing Authority Risk Manager Joel Tobin, presented a comprehensive perspective on emergency preparedness and business continuity planning during PS&F/IMA’s annual Risk and Safety Summit held virtually in December.
Friday, April 12, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has linked per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to a range of health issues. These widely used chemicals have been integrated into commercial and consumer products for their valuable properties for decades…
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Amidst a dynamic economic landscape, several significant events are shaping the business environment in the U.S. Challenges such as higher borrowing costs and inflation rates have prompted analysis.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
The IMA National Construction Group gathers to analyze construction economic data, weaving together insights that could influence risk and insurance strategies for construction firms.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Contractual risk transfer is a critical piece of risk management strategy and a very familiar one for contractors. As a contractor, there are many ways to mitigate your risk and protect your business when entering into contracts…
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Dynamic shifts are shaping the hospitality industry, from the surge in consumer preferences to innovative strategies driving resilience in the restaurant and hotel sectors. Learn more about how these trends are impacting insurance considerations in our latest Markets in Focus.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Cyber risk is an evolving and often misunderstood class of risk. Rapid technological change, the ever-increasing reach and skills of hackers, and the unpredictability and often unexpected cost of cyber events compound the challenges and increase the stakes for cyber risk protection.