When businesses across the nation sent their employees home to work in the early days of the pandemic, many scrambled to put temporary systems and processes into place that were only intended to hold them… 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
September
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2020
Jeff Mortimer Returns Sept. 22 With Answers and Insight On the Economy, Pandemic and Election
Royer Named Director of Client Services
One of the greatest lessons learned for businesses in this pandemic has to be the value of relationships. The pandemic confirmed what Sentinel has long suspected: For all of the insurance industry’s focus on technology… 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
Deductible Buy Back: What Every Coastal Property Owner Should Know
The 2020 hurricane season is officially here, and forecasters say it will be a doozy. With more hurricanes than normal slated to come our way in the coming months, now is the time to think… 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
No Going Back Now: Workplace Strategies for A New and Better Normal
When businesses across the nation sent their employees home to work in the early days of the pandemic, many scrambled to put temporary systems and processes into place that were only intended to hold them… Read More
Risk and Insurance 101: What Every New Practice Owner Should Know
As you embark on the new world of practice ownership, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the preparations. One of the most important steps will be determining which types of insurance you will… Read More