Search results for: “Hospitality”

  • De-Escalation in Hospitality: Enhancing Safety, Respect, and Risk Management

    The Critical Role of De-Escalation in Hospitality In the dynamic and often high-pressure environment of hospitality, managing conflict effectively is not just a matter of good customer service, it is a vital component of safety, risk management, and business continuity. Whether in hotels, restaurants, bars, or event venues, employees frequently encounter situations involving upset guests,…

  • Client Advisory: Don’t Let a Data Breach Disrupt Your Hospitality Business

    The average cost of a hospitality data breach in 2023 was $3.36 million, up from $2.94 million in 2022. That’s a 14% increase in the space of a year. At the same time, where the hospitality industry accounted for just 2% of data breaches in 2019, it now accounts for 4%.1 Frequency A recent report…

  • Commercial Real Estate & Hospitality

    Real Estate & Hospitality Managing Risk in the Complex World of Real Estate, Hospitality, and Gaming Our team of highly qualified professionals has extensive insurance and risk management experience in real estate, hospitality, and gaming. This in-house industry knowledge combined with our insurance brokerage expertise allows us to provide solutions that are competitive, practical, creative,…

  • Navigating Pollution Liability Exposures: Strategies for Effective Risk Management

    Pollution incidents—chlorine leaks at hotel pools, dust from construction sites, chemical releases in manufacturing, etc.—pose significant safety and liability challenges across many industries, including hospitality, construction, manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and agriculture. The scenarios above highlight the critical need for organizations of all sizes and across all sectors to integrate pollution risk management into their safety…

  • Guestroom Privacy and Key Control: From Policy Statement to Operational Imperative

    When it comes to liability in hotels, few issues rival the reputational damage and monetary losses stemming from failures in guestroom security and privacy protection. The infamous Erin Andrews v. Marriott case—resulting in a $55 million jury award to the Fox Sports reporter—remains a stark reminder of how critical these protections are.1 Such privacy violations…

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  • Consider a Single Parent Captive in a Soft Insurance Market

    The insurance market began to show signs of softening in 2024 and has continued to do so into 2025. We are experiencing decelerating rate increases for Property insurance, and Workers’ Compensation has continued to remain favorable for buyers. While Umbrella and Auto Liability remain challenging in some segments, the broader trend is one of selective…

  • Executive Risk Advisors

    Executive Risk Advisors Executive, Professional, and Transactional Risk Insurance Specialists When it comes to executive risk protection and crisis control, you need a proven leader that combines deep knowledge and experience with a thorough and up-to-date understanding of legislation affecting risk transfer decisions. The McGriff Executive Risk Advisors (ERA) group will partner with you to…

  • Specialty Practices

    Specialty Practices We deliver customized solutions to match the unique risks of your industry. Every Industry Has Its Own Challenges and Opportunities That’s why you need a specialty team of insurance professionals that fully knows your day-to-day world. Never settle for less than industry-specific expertise, deep intellectual capital, and truly customized solutions designed with your…

  • McGriff announces promotions in its Risk Services division

    November 30, 2023 CHARLOTTE, NC – McGriff, one of the leading full-service retail insurance brokers in the U.S., announced today that it has promoted two new leaders in the firm’s Risk Services division. Brandon McCosh has been promoted to National Director, Risk Control. Shane Sumrall has been promoted to National Director, Claims. “Both Brandon and Shane are…