Halloween Safety Tips
As you and your family bring out the Halloween decorations and prepare for parties and trick-or-treaters, take time to evaluate the liability exposures associated with having guests on your property. Keep the following tips in mind to ensure Halloween is safe and...
Protect Workers from Falls
Why is fall protection important? Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related injuries and deaths. Employers must set up the work place to prevent employees from falling off of overhead platforms, elevated work stations or into holes in the floor...
Hurricane Dorian Preparation
Hurricane Dorian Preparation & Claims InfoWe are reaching out to all of our clients to be sure our Florida property owners are provided some important information due to Hurricane Dorian.In the event that Overmyer Hall Associates is not open (i.e....
The Real Cost of Cyber Claims
Cyber losses are real and the costs of these claims are mounting as hackers become more sophisticated and the reporting requirements increase. According to the NetDiligence Data Breach Cost Calculator, here are some estimated claims costs for various types of cyber...
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
4 reasons small businesses decline EPLI coverage By Jeff Barnes Many owners of smaller businesses make assumptions about Employment Practices Liability Insurance – and some of those assumptions are not true. EPLI coverage provides vital protection for a...
Occupational Heat Exposure
The summer heat brings new worries to the jobsite, heat exposure. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has an entire section on their website dedicated to recognizing and mitigating the dangers of heat exposure. Here's a few of their pointers on...
Construction Related Hazards: Falls
Construction is among the most dangerous industries in the country. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data for 2017 showed 971 fatal on-the-job injuries, more than in any other single industry sector and nearly one out of every five work-related deaths in the U.S. that...
Tony Vergari Joins the Overmyer Hall Team
Overmyer Hall Associates is pleased to welcome Tony Vergari as Marketing Manager. Tony has a wealth of insurance expertise and experience with a long background in Commercial Lines Marketing. Tony will be working closely with Becky Hrusovsky, who is moving into an...
Plan a Safe 4th of July
It's almost time for the 4th of July! Below are some tips from The Cincinnati Insurance Companies' blog on how to plan a safe Fourth of July celebration. Enjoy the Fourth of July, the safe way The Fourth of July has become a day full of family, friends and...
Renting a home while on vacation? Check your insurance policy
Renting a Home While on Vacation - Insurance Concerns Many families enjoy the convenience of renting a beach home or mountain cabin for a vacation getaway. But the last thing you want to think about while on vacation is being liable for damage to that rental home or...