Risk Advisor: January 2019

These monthly newsletters, broken down by industry, feature timely information about workplace safety, compliance and risk management issues. Click on the image to read the full edition of a newsletter.

Commercial Risk Advisor

2019’s first Commercial Risk Advisor discusses the top cyber threats to monitor this year and how the growing acceptance of marijuana could affect your business.

Construction Risk Advisor

The January 2019 Construction Risk Advisor newsletter looks at the construction industry’s high suicide rate and provides need-to-know information for contractors rebuilding after the California wildfires.

Trucking Risk Advisor

January’s newsletter looks at driver health tips and the FMCSA’s push to help carriers with vehicle maintenance.

Recent News

Preventing Burnout During the Holiday Season

Everyday life can be hectic enough without the added pressure of the holidays, which can also be a source of major stress and burnout for many people. Burnout isn’t just about being tired; it’s emotional, mental and physical depletion caused by prolonged stress.

Attractive Nuisances on Construction Sites

Attractive nuisances are manufactured conditions on your property, vacant site or active site after hours that draw trespassers, particularly children and minors. Construction sites pose significant attractive nuisance hazards.

IRS Releases Employee Benefit Plan Limits for 2026

Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are updated for inflation before the beginning of each calendar year. Note that some benefit limits are not adjusted for inflation, such as the catch-up contribution limit for HSAs.

Employee Spotlight: Eric Haberle

Please join us in welcoming Eric Haberle to Seubert’s Employee Benefits Department as a Sr. Benefits Account Manager!

Protecting Against Electrical Room Fires

Electrical rooms can pose significant fire risks if not properly designed, built and maintained. To protect people and property, it is essential for facilities to take targeted steps to mitigate these risks before they escalate.

Employee Spotlight: Natalie Meyer

Seubert welcomes Natalie Meyer to the agency’s Surety Department.