As cyber attacks become more and more common, protecting your data is increasingly difficult. In fact, a study from Juniper Research found that by 2023, cyber criminals are expected to steal an estimated 33 billion… Read More
Employment Practices Liability Trends to Watch in 2021
As an employer, you care about making your workforce feel valued and managing your organization successfully. However, even if you do everything you can to ensure smooth relationships with your staff, employment practices liability (EPL)… Read More
Executive Order 13999–Protecting Worker Health and Safety
Since being sworn into office, President Biden signed 28 Executive Orders, ranging from climate change to workplace safety. Executive Order-13999 is designed to Protecting Worker Health and Safety and creates a national priority and moral… Read More
Winter Weather Risks for Homeowners
As a homeowner, you take pride in maintaining your investment and protecting it from outside risks. Among these risks, winter weather presents some of the most significant challenges—challenges that may even lead to substantial property… Read More
COVID-19: The Look Ahead for 2021
During the early onset of COVID-19 it would have been hard for most of us to imagine the impact, change, and devastation that has resulted. There is no easy way to sum up a year… Read More
Our Partnership with ADP Means Great Things for You
Companies are often frustrated by the gap between expectation and reality when it comes to investing in and implementing Human Capital Management technology. That’s why we’ve chosen to join the ADP® Partner Advantage Program —… Read More
Meet Your Sentinel Risk Performance Group
When Sentinel Risk Advisors started the journey of becoming Carolina’s premier, independently owned risk management firm more than 7 years ago, a big part of that mission was centered on providing unmatched service focused solely… Read More
Umbrella Liability–Offsetting the Risks of Personal Financial Loss
We are often asked “how much insurance do I need”? This is a tricky question for most insurance professionals. Our immediate thought is “tell me the size of your claim and we will tell you… Read More
Construction Insurance – Wrap Up Insurance
Construction Wrap Up vs Traditional Insurance Construction projects can be quite complicated when identifying potential risks and more importantly–who is responsible at the time of loss. In our prior blog “Construction Insurance – Coverage… Read More
Construction Insurance – Coverage Considerations
Properly protecting contractors requires a deep understanding of the construction industry. No matter the size of your operation, there are several key areas to understand to ensure you have the coverage you need when it… Read More
2020 Market in Review – How did we do?
At the beginning of 2020, we predicted that insurance carriers would push moderate rate increases on most lines, yet buyers could continue to have the upper hand in most rate negotiations with carriers… and at… Read More
The Power (or lack thereof) in Numbers – Fleet Telematics Data
When we chart through history, we can easily see how commodity trends evolve. Over time, commodities become more useful and easier to distribute. For a commodity to first exist there must be a need. One… Read More
What’s in a Name?
If your given name is James and someone mistakenly calls out “Hey Jamie”, you probably wouldn’t respond. Well, as you will read below, neither would your insurance policy. A key element of any insurance… Read More
New, Low Cost Cyber Coverage Options Help Protect Dental Practices
The rise of ransomware attacks and data breaches on dental practices at a time when many are struggling to keep their doors open is certainly disappointing, but not surprising. The truth is, health care providers… Read More
When it Comes to Claims, Make Sure Time Is on Your Side
One of the most common questions I get from clients is whether or not they should file a claim, and if so, when. While these are important considerations, don’t let uncertainty prevent you from taking… Read More
Sentinel To Launch Crisis Communication Services June 1
It’s never been so important to get the words right as it is today. The business recovery phase of COVID-19 will be determined by how well companies communicate through the crisis to inspire confidence in… Read More
While Feds Debate New Stimulus for Small Business, Other Relief Funds Remain
If your small business has not yet applied or received confirmation of funding for a paycheck protection (PPP) or economic injury disaster (EIDL) loan through the federal CARES Act, the good news is that some… Read More
The Coronavirus Checklist: Safeguarding Your Business from COVID-19
Now is the time for North Carolina businesses to begin leading their way through the coronavirus crisis, starting with effective employee communication. Sentinel’s best piece of advice mirrors that of the CDC and other emergency… Read More
Clearing Up the Confusion on OSHA Reporting
The questions, calls and emails come like clockwork to my inbox at the start of every new year, from clients concerned they might miss something relative to their federal OSHA reporting requirements. First, it’s important… Read More
Resilience Is the New Cybersecurity Buzzword as Preparation Surpasses Prevention
American businesses were nearly one-third more likely to experience a data breach last year than they were five years ago, yet most were no more prepared in 2019 to respond to a cyber attack, much… Read More
D&O To Feel Sting of Social Inflation in 2020
Trends are often hard to see coming until, one day, they bring about enough pain to get everyone’s attention. Commercial auto has been feeling the sting of social inflation, the trend once dubbed the “culture… Read More
McDonald York Named Safety Lightkeeper of the Year
Sentinel Risk Advisors this week announced that McDonald York Building Company, a Raleigh-based construction firm with deep roots and a storied history, is the recipient of the risk management firm’s Lightkeeper Award, an annual recognition… Read More
Comp Time, Deductions Come Under Fire in New Overtime Pay Rule Effective Jan. 1
Three years after first taking up the issue, the U.S. Department of Labor has issued a final rule to raise the salary threshold by which employers are required to pay their employees overtime pay. Starting… Read More
Sentinel Welcomes Byerly to Medical and Dental Group
Sentinel is pleased to welcome Sandra Byerly to the firm’s medical and dental group. Byerly, one of the Carolinas’ leading risk management experts for physicians and medical practice groups, will be the point of contact… Read More
Sara Biggs to Lead Medical and Dental Group
Sentinel welcomes Sara Biggs as director of medical and dental services, a dual development and account executive role that will see her lead risk management efforts for more than 3,000 physicians and medical practices in… Read More
With Hurricane Looming, Create a Simple Family Communications Plan
It’s a terrible feeling, not being able to get in touch with family and close friends when a natural disaster strikes. Sentinel advises that Carolinians in the path of a hurricane have some kind of… Read More
Cyber Risk Management—The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication
As cyber attacks become more and more common, protecting your data is increasingly difficult. In fact, a study from Juniper Research found that by 2023, cyber criminals are expected to steal an estimated 33 billion… Read More
Cyber Security for Medical Devices and Hospital Networks
Many medical devices contain configurable embedded computer systems that can be vulnerable to cyber-security breaches. In addition, as medical devices are increasingly interconnected via the Internet, hospital networks, other medical devices or smartphones, there is… Read More