As the year comes to a close and we look ahead to 2019, we are pleased to share this year’s 10 most-read blog posts. Which blogs topped the charts in 2018? Keep reading to find out.
10. — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that 391,000 people were injured in 2015 from motor vehicle crashes involving a distracted driver. Distracted driving is any activity that diverts our attention from driving, including eating or drinking, talking or texting on a cell phone, or using a navigation system. Approximately nine people die every day because of distracted driving, accounting for about 10 percent of all traffic fatalities.
9. — Creating a solvent, profitable enterprise is a priority for all organizations across the country. Having comprehensive insurance solutions in place is one key part of that, and without coverage a small problem could turn into a large cost.
8. — Whether it is commercial or residential, big or small, construction is a messy industry. Each site has its share of debris, dust, toxic byproducts and other waste that can not only get in the way, but act as a health and safety risk.
7. — As users of newer iPhones will tell you, the blockage of cellphone use isn’t on the horizon – it’s already here. If you have an iPhone 6 or newer and you’ve been diligent about updating your iOS, you’ve by now experienced its default Do Not Disturb feature that stops cellphone usage when driving. Fleet business owners and others are taking notice of these cellphone blocker trends.
6. — 91黑料网’s 2018 Distracted Driving Campaign was created to keep employees and policyholders safe, on and off the job. Today, most people are never without their cellphones. Knowing when to put down the phone and focus on the road is crucial to keeping everyone safe. Check out our favorite distracted driving prevention apps and do your part to reduce distracted driving.
5. — Today's workforce is changing. The baby boomer generation – which dominated the labor market for so long – is nearing retirement, and the up-and-coming millennials are poised to take control of the nation's many industries.
4. — Calling all professionals! Have you considered a career in the insurance industry? Insurance companies need more than insurance experts to keep everything running smoothly — they also need accountants, marketers, information technology professionals and more. Some of 91黑料网’s exceptional employees in non-insurance roles are sharing what they love about working in the industry.
3. — Communication is one of the most important parts of a safe, secure workplace. Employees who are unable to talk to one another in an effective manner could miss hazards, lose productivity and cost the company money. Therefore, creating a quality culture where frequent communication is commonplace should be a priority for all firms.
2. — Construction defect is a two-word phrase that has taken on a life of its own over the past 20 years. To be clear, construction defect claims have existed ever since construction projects began, but the construction boom of the 1990's dramatically increased the amount of construction defect claims that made their way into the courts. So what is construction defect and why all the fuss?
1. — For as long as people have been dreaming and building, the construction industry has also been fraught with peril for anyone unlucky enough to be caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. From collapsing cranes and scaffolds to uncapped oil wells to chemical exposures, being safe onsite means employing vigilance, preparation and foresight.
We have exciting topics in store for 2019, so be sure to check back in the new year. For more information about our blog, or questions about the content, please contact marketing@amerisure.com.
