School holidays and summer break can be a joyous time for some students – free days for video games, sports, and relaxing. But for others, having no access to meals can leave them food insecure for months.
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School holidays and summer break can be a joyous time for some students – free days for video games, sports, and relaxing. But for others, having no access to meals can leave them food insecure for months.
Topics: property & casualty
What Are Blanket Waivers?
Blanket waivers are broad, all-encompassing agreements covering various activities or events. These waivers serve as a safety net for schools, offering protection against potential legal claims arising from various school-related activities. Whether it’s a field trip, a sports event, or a school-sponsored outing, blanket waivers provide a layer of defense.
Topics: property & casualty
For most teens in high school, prom is more than just a dance; it's the most important time of the year. Students meticulously coordinate their “promposal,” securing matching suits or dresses with their dates – oftentimes at a costly premium. They search for the perfect prom brooch and gather with friends for a pre-prom celebration. The effort invested in planning and savoring this momentous occasion ensures that it remains etched in students’ memories, whether as a cherished highlight or a cautionary tale.
Topics: property & casualty
In today's digital age, board meetings are no longer just about policy and decision-making. They have become potential battlegrounds for clashing ideas and flashing cameras.
Topics: property & casualty
For most parents across the U.S., 6:30 - 8:30 A.M. is crunch time. This crucial two-hour window involves packing lunches, ringing alarm clocks, and the general chaos of getting their kids up and ready to start their journey to school, often just before they need to head to work. It's the morning routine before the morning routine.
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According to the US Department of Labor, approximately two million people throughout the country are victims of non-fatal violence at the workplace each year. Starting January 1, 2025, a new bill will go into effect that hopes to protect employees from workplace violence and mandate employers to substantiate their protocols when a work dispute takes place.
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All educational organizations, from childcare centers to universities, face unique insurance challenges that can impact their operations and financial health. This can trickle down, affecting the experience for students at the school. From navigating innovations in technology to best practices for handling student conflicts, various insurance risks shape, and change, the landscape of education.
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Approximately 70,000 wildfires happen every year, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA). Since 1983, data from the National Interagency Fire Center reveals a staggering total of 2.7 million wildfires, varying in severity. Over this period, these fires have collectively scorched a vast expanse of 199 million acres, averaging approximately 5.2 million acres annually.
Topics: property & casualty
There’s nothing quite like the feeling of fireworks at a ball game, a graduation, or any form of grandiose celebration. Fireworks bring people together by engaging and entertaining all who are lucky enough to gaze at these choreographed explosions of color and sound in the sky.
Topics: property & casualty
California became the first state to implement a statewide Universal Meals Program for school children in the 2022–23 school year. According to the California Association of Food Banks, eight million people are food insecure in California and this program serves thousands of students who would otherwise be wondering where their next meal would be coming from.
Topics: property & casualty
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