April 6, 2011 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Epsilon, the largest permission based e-mail marketing provider, reported an e-mail addresses data breach this past Friday. Kroger, JP Morgan Chase, Citi, Capital One, Best Buy, The College Board, Brookstone and TiVo are just some of the companies that have advised their customers about the incident. Although Epsilon is stating that stolen data has been […]
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Epsilon data breach lessons
April 6, 2011 / by KMRD Partners / One Minute From Normal Series / 0 comments
Epsilon, the largest permission based e-mail marketing provider, reported an e-mail addresses data breach this past Friday. Kroger, JP Morgan Chase, Citi, Capital One, Best Buy, The College Board, Brookstone and TiVo are just some of the companies that have advised their customers about the incident. Although Epsilon is stating that stolen data has been […]
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Why is Incident Reporting and Investigation a Vital Component of Workplace Safety?
June 15, 2023 / by Danielle Latronica / Blog
Incident reporting lets workers report an accident or a near-miss incident. The goal is to promote safety and prevent future incidents by learning from past events. Did you know that incident reporting is one component of workplace safety? Incident reporting helps organizations make informed decisions for employee training and safety programs. Investigations may identify […]
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Basic Ergonomic Tips For Working From Home During COVID-19
April 17, 2020 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, General / 0 comments
The sudden changes in our working habits due to COVID-19 have triggered a host of maladies – the most common types being advanced neck and back pain. Poor ergonomics in the workspace can contribute to muscle strain, muscle imbalances, and fatigue, and studies show there are more than 380,600 cases of ergonomic injuries each year. […]
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KMRD’s COVID-19 Response
March 16, 2020 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements / 0 comments
To KMRD friends and family, As events out of control are swirling around us, we are prepared to support you no matter what potential restrictions and limitations are imposed on us or on our community. We are finishing our preparations today in the event we are forced to limit access to our offices. Those preparations […]
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Does a Manufacturer Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
September 22, 2019 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Kevin's Desk, Inside View / 0 comments
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received 84,254 discriminatory employment-practices complaints last year. In addition to lawsuits filed by private citizens, claims filed by federal, state and city regulators are causing more businesses to purchase employment practices liability insurance, known by the shorthand EPLI. Employment practices liability insurance protects an employer from an employee’s claim […]
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10 Traits Of An Effective Risk Management Outsourcing Partner
October 15, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Keith's Desk, In the News / 0 comments
Use this as a guide to help you choose the best risk management outsourcing partner that will best fit your company. Some risks are worth taking, while others simply aren’t. Your company’s risk control process should be placed within the latter group. This is no place for amateurs. By hiring an effective risk management outsourcing partner, your […]
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Michael Lucas, Account Manager
July 26, 2018 / by Mike Lucas /
Mike works closely with your Risk Manager to deliver KMRD’s service plan and the first person to review all paper and inquiries KMRD receives that impact your business. He also provides day-to-day service on his portfolio of accounts ensuring that all questions and needs are addressed promptly. Disciplines In the News
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Leading in the Insurance Industry: An interview with KMRD Managing Partner Keith Boyer
June 6, 2018 / by KMRD Partners / Announcements, From Keith's Desk, General, In the News, Inside View, KMRD Cares
The managing partner of one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s largest providers of risk management, insurance and human capital solutions opens up about KMRD and talks about how he got into the insurance business, what he looks for in potential new hires, and life outside of work. With over 2000 clients , 35 staff members, and […]
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7 Tips For A More Effective Insurance Claim
December 15, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / / 0 comments
Involving the insurance broker in the claim can help policyholders better navigate the process and create a more effective insurance claim. Insureds should involve their insurance broker in the management of their insurance claims. Why? Because an effective claims advocate will maximize return on insurance investment and minimize the impact of poorly managed claims and […]
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Leading Safety versus Measuring Failures – Safety Incentive Programs
November 2, 2017 / by KMRD Partners / Blog, From Steve's Desk / 0 comments
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) issued its final rule to “Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses” on January 1, 2017. It addressed injury-based safety incentive programs as part of safety program management in addition to affirming the statutory prohibition on retaliating against employees for reporting work-related injuries with the following advice: An […]
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