Risk & Insurance Articles
Recent news, insights and information on risk management and insurance via Roman Galey.
COVID-19 Reopening Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many restaurants and food service businesses to shift to survival strategies like carryout or delivery service. Some even had to close their doors for an extended period. As the COVID-19 threat shifts, several states have officially...
Designing a Post-Coronavirus Office
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has changed many aspects of the current workplace, and soon, employers should begin planning for what their post-coronavirus office will look like. Previously, social distancing and COVID-19-related best practices hadn’t...
Return to Work Plans Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has interrupted many businesses across the country. While it’s unclear how long COVID-19 will continue to affect organizations, many employers are looking to the future of employees returning to work. Echoing the sentiments of...
Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown
Reopening a Business After the Coronavirus Shutdown As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have an unprecedented effect on daily life, many business owners are looking forward to the future and a return to normalcy. However, even when stay-at-home orders...
Coronavirus Recording and Reporting Under OSHA Rules
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (the Act) requires employers to report and record work-related injuries and illnesses. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has indicated that COVID-19 infections are recordable injuries if they are...
How Coronavirus Could Impact Your Business’s Insurance
The new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak continues to be a top-of-mind concern for organizations and individuals across the globe. As COVID-19 becomes increasingly widespread, it’s not only raising fears about the well-being of the general public, but it’s also...
Business Interruption Coverage in the wake of COVID-19
At SouthGroup, we have received numerous calls from clients and other leaders in the community regarding business income and the effects COVID-19 will have regarding business interruption. It is true, in the event of a widespread coronavirus quarantine, some...
Political Risk Strategies for Your Business
Every business faces some type of political risk. While it may not affect your business directly, it can affect your supply chain, your target audience, and the methods you use to ship your product if it is sold outside the country. You can take precautions to...
Acquisition Announcement: Advantage Insurance Company
HATTIESBURG, MS., Dec 16, 2019 SouthGroup Insurance Services - Hattiesburg (“SouthGroup”) announced today the acquisition of Mississippi-based Advantage Insurance Company. The transaction became effective December 1, 2019. Advantage Insurance Company is a property...