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Trends in Workplace Injuries & Safety in Construction

Construction Business Owner

Representing Travelers in this discussion are Rich Ives, senior vice president of business insurance claims for Travelers Insurance, and Ken Wengert, vice president of risk control for construction, energy and marine at Travelers.

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Understanding Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Understanding Risk on the Road. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30.

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Risk on the Road

Construction Business Owner

Risk on the Road. Because of the construction industry’s variable nature — transporting various types of cargo, traveling unfamiliar routes, driving under challenging road conditions and using different vehicles — construction fleets are uniquely prone to vehicular accidents. Alex Headley. Mon, 11/08/2021 - 07:30.

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Themes from the 2013 IRMI Construction Risk Conference

Construction Business Owner

Once a year, contractors, brokers, underwriters, risk managers and attorneys gather at the International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) Construction Risk Conference to examine the most pressing insurance and surety-related issues contractors are facing.

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Crafting a Crane Safety Training Program

Construction Business Owner

According to the 2016 Travelers Business Risk Index, construction professionals believe they are more at risk of something bad happening to their businesses than their counterparts in other industries. Sixty-two percent of construction professionals said their greatest concern is the changing workforce.

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Proactive Risk Management Strategies for Oil & Gas Companies

Safety Services Company

However, the industry is exposed to many risks that can significantly impair operations, the environment, and the safety of people. Consequently, risk management is crucial to identify and mitigate damages while guaranteeing the safety of workers, the general public, and the environment.

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Travelers Insurance Wants to Pay You to Use Procore

Construction Junkie

Announced today, The Travelers Companies, Inc. Although, they’ve partnered with Procore to make this happen, I’ve been told that Travelers is footing the bill to encourage their customers join the platform. To take advantage of the offer, you can visit procore.com/travelers.

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