the risk management blog

byLowers & Associates | June 25, 2020

Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) are funny things. At their most basic, BCPs are the real-world response to the old “Hope for the best, Plan for the worst” adage.  It’s honest recognition that being stuck between a rock and hard…

byLowers & Associates | June 18, 2020

By Neil Watson and Keith Gray Insurance loss happens for many reasons.  For a business, common causes include armed robbery, theft, customer injury, floods, fires, and storm damage; but any natural disaster, large-scale event, or man-made act can bring…

byKristopher Keefauver | June 11, 2020

“I knew him for years. He was like family. How could he do this to me and my business?” It’s an all-too-familiar question after a long-term or trusted employee is caught or suspected of stealing from a company. So,…

byTom Dolan | June 04, 2020

Imagine your business is being asked to partner with the trendiest new luxury goods distributor. They have a strong presence throughout Europe, are establishing a growing network of suppliers, and come backed by some significant capital. Wow! It MUST…

byDaniel Cootes | May 28, 2020

As discussed in our most recent LinkedIn post, COVID 19 has forced companies to review and amend their operations top to bottom. And whether these changes are temporary or long-term, one thing is certain: the impact on both business…