As of June 1, hurricane season is officially underway, and according to predictions, the odds of a quiet season are low. The bottom line is, we re experiencing a lot of activity this season. Whether that s near normal or above normal, that s a lot of hurricanes, said Gerry Bell, lead ...

Here s a startling statistic: In 2015 alone, 134 jobsite fatalities occurred due to electrical-related incidents. In a recent post, the Electrical Safety Foundation International shares even more shocking data related to electrical injuries and fatalities, including: Exposure to electric curr...

NOTE: This article originally posted on OII's InsuranceCareers.org site. For more on insurance industry careers, visit our site dedicated to advancing insurance industry workforce initiatives. When was the last time you heard or read about technology like drones, virtual reality or autonomous ve...

OII and its members joined forces to address distracted driving head-on. During the month of April, National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we featured member resources, programs, social shares (#DDAM) and special events. The conversation continues well beyond April. Coming soon is a dedi...

In our final installment, OII and its members pledge an ongoing commitment to distracted driving awareness. This post recognizes even more OII member distracted driving programs and outreach efforts, an overview of state and national laws, and what's to come. Our distracted driving conversation ...

COLUMBUS (April 7, 2017) Common wind-related losses that are typically covered by homeowners insurance include damage caused by downed-trees and damage to roofs, walls and ceilings. Some property losses are covered under homeowners insurance and others may be covered by policy endorsements. Li...