Search results for: “Transportation Risk”

  • Managing Third-Party Transportation Risks in Senior Living Organizations

    The Transportation Landscape Senior living operators outsource transportation to reduce capital investment, transfer liability, support ADA compliance, access specialized training, maintain regulatory flexibility, and scale services with census demand. Vendor Types Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Rideshare Platforms (Uber Health, Lyft Healthcare) Taxi/Car Services: Traditional providers Charter/Bus Services: Group transportation Regulatory Environment Transportation operates at the…

  • Geopolitical Tensions and Airspace Risk

    Overview: Three Conflicts The U.S.-Iran war has disrupted the Gulf region, affecting commercial, cargo, and business aviation traffic across tightly controlled flight corridors. According to AIT Worldwide Logistics, some carriers have suspended service on select routes to and from the region, freighter operations remain highly constrained, and carriers are expanding operations on major global routes…

  • 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,…

  • The High Cost of Workplace Complacency in Risk Management: Why Organizations Can’t Afford to Ignore It

    Beyond the direct and indirect financial losses, complacency exacts a heavy toll on the human element—leading to more injuries, lower morale, and even loss of life—and erodes the safety culture that underpins sustainable operational success. As businesses navigate demanding production schedules and challenges in hiring and retaining good employees, complacency remains a hidden but costly…

  • 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…

  • Rise of the Robots: Benefits, Challenges, Risks, and Mitigation of Industrial Robots

    There have been multiple generations of industrial robots, beginning in the 1950s with Unimaton, the first company to exist specifically to manufacture such robots. The initial robots were called “Unimates.” These robots could perform a single task, such as removing die-cast parts in the automotive industry. Today, we have industrial robots, collaborative or “co-bots,” and…

  • Transportation

    Transportation Protecting Your Fleet Exposures to Keep Your Business Moving In the transportation business, your journey involves challenges like worker retention, shifting fuel costs, and complex regulations. As one of the nation’s largest transportation insurance brokers, we know these challenges well. Our Transportation Practice places over $1 billion in premium, serving transportation companies from one…

  • Department of Transportation Audit

    Business Issue A McGriff client received notice of an unexpected Department of Transportation (DOT) audit with only three days to prepare. Very concerned, they contacted their McGriff representative who brought in a consultant with the McGriff Risk Services team. In order to better understand the client’s business, the risk control consultant reviewed their Central Analysis…

  • The Risk of EVs in the Auto Service Industry

    Electric Vehicles (EVs) pose hazards and safety challenges for the auto service industry. When considering the risks associated with servicing EVs, we should look at the standards and hazards for employee safety, fire protection, garage liability, and overall property loss.   EVs are likely here to stay. Under former President Biden, the federal government set…

  • AI in Fleet Risk — Beyond the Hype

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere — in software, underwriting models, maintenance diagnostics, and even recruiting. But for transportation companies, the question isn’t whether or not to use AI, but rather how to use it in a way that reduces risk, enhances safety outcomes, and boosts operational efficiency.   Right now, too many fleets are chasing shiny…