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... secure the perimeter, but do not evacuate Risk Avoidance Although complete avoidance is impossible, you can reduce your organization's risk by steering clear of specific locations (to the extent practical): National landmarks Likely military targets Munitions factories Military bases Power plants, refineries and other major energy installations Airports, seaports, and other transportation hubs Communication centers and stations 3. Any areas where people mass (concerts, sporting events, and so forth) This list is not all-inclusive. Travel Travel by groups of managers on commercial airlines has never been recommended. Now that air carriers have become terrorist targets, this rule should be strictly enforced. Take special precautions in selecting meeting locations where large groups of managers are to attend. Also be especially cautious about participating in meetings that include large groups of key government officials ... However, smaller-scale acts (bombing a school, derailing a train, or attacking your business and so forth) are far easier to carry out. Such lesser assaults' — which would've seemed extreme before Black Tuesday — also accomplish the primary goal of the terrorist: to frighten the civilian population. Implementing these recommendations might thwart such an attack … or at least reduce loss of life, injuries, and damage. In closing, I extend my heart and prayers to all the victims of the catastrophe, their families, and the heroic rescue workers. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Definition A Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD includes biological, chemical, nuclear or highly explosive material, or any combination of these perils. Initial Action Steps Notify the proper authorities. Call 911 to dispatch police/ ...

... secure the perimeter, but do not evacuate Risk Avoidance Although complete avoidance is impossible, you can reduce your organization's risk by steering clear of specific locations (to the extent practical): National landmarks Likely military targets Munitions factories Military bases Power plants, refineries and other major energy installations Airports, seaports, and other transportation hubs Communication centers and stations 3. Any areas where people mass (concerts, sporting events, and so forth) This list is not all-inclusive. Travel Travel by groups of managers on commercial airlines has never been recommended. Now that air carriers have become terrorist targets, this rule should be strictly enforced. Take special precautions in selecting meeting locations where large groups of managers are to attend. Also be especially cautious about participating in meetings that include large groups of key government officials ... However, smaller-scale acts (bombing a school, derailing a train, or attacking your business and so forth) are far easier to carry out. Such lesser assaults' — which would've seemed extreme before Black Tuesday — also accomplish the primary goal of the terrorist: to frighten the civilian population. Implementing these recommendations might thwart such an attack … or at least reduce loss of life, injuries, and damage. In closing, I extend my heart and prayers to all the victims of the catastrophe, their families, and the heroic rescue workers. WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION Definition A Weapon of Mass Destruction (WMD includes biological, chemical, nuclear or highly explosive material, or any combination of these perils. Initial Action Steps Notify the proper authorities. Call 911 to dispatch police/ ...

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... Some are still a little aggressive, Judge Foust said, but most are not. One of the major stress mills in California sold all its accounts receivable for 20 cents on the dollar last year. Now, when a lienholder comes in and asks Judge Foust whether she's going to disallow the lien, she tells him she won't have to disallow it-that he'll withdraw the lien and stop being a poor sport. And the lienholder will drop the lien. Why should someone cause everyone else a lot of trouble when they're trying to get money they are not entitled to? ' Judge Foust asked. In some cases, there may be a problem with the liens presented. The doctor feels he's entitled to something because it's not his fault if the applicant attorney did not comply with all the rules. ... more! Communications Marketing Customer Service Planning Finance/Accounting Risk Management Human Resources Selling Legal and E&O Technology Life/Financial Services Glossaries Management Resources & Links Categories Popular Recent All Back A Judge's Perspective The Workers Compensation Fraud Problem 4/30/2013 12:00:00 AM by CompleteMarkets Editor , Susan Clark This content has not been rated yet. Stories of people who claim a work injury after they hurt themselves at home are common. But did you hear the one about the man who nearly got away with his deception until an unrelated theft at his workplace tripped him up? This man had injured his shoulder at home. Not knowing if the injury would be covered by his Health insurance and worried about lost time from work, the man decided to recreate his accident at work ...

... three points of view on a subject. The interview is also an excellent training ground for up-and-coming managers. If the agency is small and only one person can do the interviewing, he or she should go through the three steps suggested here. The first interviewer explores the candidate's past and looks for verifying evidence of competitiveness and a need to lead and win. Ask about early hobbies, memberships, sports. Do not assume that a star athlete is a great competitor. He or she may have been blessed with a natural athletic talent, and motivated by a need to please mom or the coach. Running the 1200-yard dash in less than nine seconds does not sell insurance. In the case of the CSR candidate, look for evidence that membership belonging, and team-playing have always been important. ... paint the job as rosy and fun if the main expectation is hard work. REFERENCE CHECKING Reference checking could be a pre-selection step, but because it takes time, begin checks further along in the selection process. Some managers complain that no one will give them a reference about former employees today. This is true in some cases, in light of today's litigation-oriented society and the possibility of a personal injury lawsuit arising if a less-than-shining reference is given. Still, consider the absence of a positive reference to be a potential negative. Here are some steps to generate references: 1. Do not expect a former employer to say anything about a former employee that could be used against him or her. 2. Tell a candidate that you will check references, and allow a sufficient amount of time ...

... hole-in-one insurance market in the , also sells promotional materials, merchandise and consulting services. Niche marketing can have its drawbacks, however. If you don't produce a profit for the underwriter, it's liable to pull the whole book of business, ' Everhart says. A few years ago, I started a program to insure Corvettes. We had a large client base. But then the carrier doubled its sports car rates and practically put me out of business. Also, his lines of business are sensitive to changing legislation. The notary public bonds and used-car dealer bonds are required by the state, ' he explains. If the Legislature changes the law, it could put us out of those lines of business overnight. Despite the potential problems, Everhart continues to look for niche markets. His most recent product ... to show a company that you can make money for them. They have to have confidence in you. The summer-camps program, which began five years ago, is less labor intensive than the workers' compensation program, although it, too, required solid market research. The agency found that most companies were reluctant to handle summer camps because of the large number of children involved and the high risk of injury. It also found that camp operators were frustrated by wild fluctuations in premiums, last-minute restrictions and other aggravations that left them unable to prepare adequate budgets or schedules. Hibbs-Hallmark wrote its own stringent underwriting guidelines (requiring one counselor for every four students, written safety plans, sexual abuse policies and safety evaluations of equipment and facilities, among other things) and arranged an exclusive contract with a carrier ...

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