Restaurants and bars are complicated operations with changing electrical needs. Often, during inspections, our Loss Control Specialists find that these needs are being met by use of extension cords and gang plugs, but their use is not a permanent solution and can prove to be a fire hazard. The following...
During the COVID shutdowns of bars and restaurants in 2020, many businesses came up with creative ways to attract revenue. ‘Cocktails to Go’ proved successful for many businesses and a number of states have allowed the practice to continue post-COVID. This has led to a frequent question from agents and...
Over the last three years, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated economic fluctuations have led to a lot of uncertainty in the US job market. Employers pivoted from instituting hiring freezes and considering layoffs to competing for talent. Employees went from looking for a strong culture in the office to desiring
In 2021, Illinois Casualty Company (ICC) formed a Green Committee and tasked its members with implementing a company-wide culture of environmental responsibility. The primary function of the Green Committee is to reduce ICC’s environmental impact.ICC has been working to reach this goal through an Adopt-a-Highway initiative in Scott County, Iowa