Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services can make it easy to get a quick car ride or make some extra income, and they’re only becoming more popular. In fact, in the cities where these platforms are available, taxi ridership has declined anywhere from 10%-30%. However, the convenience of ride-sharing isn’t without risks. Most ride-sharing businesses are in the early stages of development, and the popularity, risk management and compliance issues they’re facing are all in… READ MORE
As the number of reported cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to rise, employers are increasingly confronted with the possibility of an outbreak in the workplace.Employers are obligated to maintain a safe and healthy work environment for their employees, but are also subject to a number of legal requirements protecting workers. For example, employers must comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Family and Medical… READ MORE
Be PreparedAs winter ends and temperatures begin to rise, the accumulating water from melting snow and ice leaves your home susceptible to damage. Protect your home ahead of time to minimize your risk.SNOWMELT PROTECTION TIPSUse these four tips to help reduce your home’s risk of snowmelt damage:Clear snow from your home’s foundation. Shovel snow away from your home, including stairwells, window wells, downspouts and doors to help prevent water from seeping in through… READ MORE
Here is a list of common summertime activities, and some insurance implications that you should know about so you don’t end up with a case of the summertime blues.
Welcome To The Team -- The Bridgton News -- Christian Kuvaja, a junior at LRHS, enrolled in the Vocational Center’s Business Office Technology Class, recently completed a two week internship at Chalmers Insurance Group as part of a class requirement.
An ongoing conversation that our agency has with the camps we work with centers around the topic of internet and social media usage by campers and staff.
