Hot air balloon safety
For more than two centuries, humans have been in awe of hot air balloons—both for their beauty as they glide through the sky, and the amazing views they offer to those who ride in them. This diversion has found its…
Drone Safety and Security Risks
Over the last few years, the general public’s use of drones has increased quite a bit. Schools, in particular, have started incorporating drones into their educational offerings, facilities management and security protocols. While drones can offer many different benefits, they…
Forecasting the risk and impact of severe convective storms
Severe convective storms can have a profound impact on insurance coverage and costs. Our newest whitepaper provides crucial insights into the impact of severe convective storms on the insurance industry, covering topics such as: The rising frequency and severity of…
Lower risk with ‘coin drop’ fundraisers
For as long as schools have existed, there have been school fundraisers. In particular, athletic organizations and other extracurricular activities tend to have financial needs beyond their allocated budgets. And so, they try to organize ways to raise money on…
Managing risks at athletic tournaments
Athletic tournaments and camps are common at school locations. Not only does such an event provide the school with an opportunity to encourage athletic competition, and it could also be a significant fundraiser for the specific program hosting it. Of…
Navigate Commercial Insurance Trends with Confidence in 2025
As a new year unfolds, educational institutions face a rapidly changing commercial insurance landscape. Our whitepaper, 2025 commercial insurance trends and how to navigate them, offers insights and actionable tips on a variety of topics, including: Weather-related disasters and catastrophes…
Manage risk at school fairs
There’s nothing like a school fair or festival to buoy the spirits of students, staff members and parents alike. Depending on the scope of your fair, you may offer inflatable bounce houses, pony rides, wagon rides or a dunk tank…
Reduce risk in makerspace programs
At some schools, students and community members are fortunate to have access to makerspace programs—workspaces in which they can practice skills associated with a particular hobby. Some of those hobbies include woodworking, metalworking, photography, glassblowing, ceramics and 3D printing. This…
Make sure you’re ready for anything
Is your school ready for whatever kind of disaster or emergency might come your way? Of course, no organization is truly “ready for anything,” but you can take steps that may lessen the impact of a fire, flood, tornado, hurricane,…
Prevent sexual abuse in your school
Sexual abuse prevention has become a major issue in recent years for all kinds of groups, including houses of worship, athletic teams, scouting organizations and, of course, schools. Depending on the specific group, a variety of best practices and rules…