Distracted Driving is dangerous and can be costly for businesses. Did you know that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month? The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to...
The recent changes to the U.S. health care system have caused shifts in liability trends and the general litigation environment in the medical world. Now that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is in effect, risk managers in medical facilities can better understand the results of...
How employees across the country work and live shifted greatly in recent years. While employers have adapted to this, it's important they also review cybersecurity for hybrid work. As a business owner, it's important to update your insurance policies as your business evolves. You may already...
Curbside pickup has quickly emerged as a popular and convenient food service option for restaurant owners and customers alike. These operations allow restaurant owners to continue serving customers who prefer off-site dining while giving customers the ability to receive their food orders without even having...
There's a 50% chance that you will need long-term care one day. So...
"I'm with a company that handles my insurance and believes in Relationships" - Mayor Stan Hogeland, City of Gardendale. We live here, work here, and are raising our children here together. Just like Byars|Wright, your municipality is a family. Because we understand that those relationships need...
Winter weather can create various driving challenges. Cold temperatures make it difficult for engines to work properly, while snow limits tire traction and salt causes rust on exterior paint. That’s why it is important to protect your car during the winter months by “winterizing” your...
Preparing for winter storms is crucial to survival and safety. Become familiar with winter storm warning signals so you can take appropriate action and learn the dangers of winter ailments so you can avoid injury. Winter Weather Warnings Do you know the difference in the warnings you...
By CJ Jordan, Producer and Employee Benefit Consultant This year has been unpredictable, to say the least. Due to all of the unknowns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, trying to plan your business’s employee benefits for 2021 is a challenge. However, now more than ever, it...
By Paul Burnett, Producer According to Business and Industry Connection Magazine, slips, trips, and falls are some of the most common and costly workplace incidents that occur. These incidents end up costing businesses more than $60 billion per year. The cost per claim will be on...
One of the biggest challenges when it comes to insurance for transportation is combining the best rate with the greatest amount of coverage. One of the most common questions our brokers receive is, 'how can I reduce my insurance costs?' There are many factors that...
By Byars|Wright Byars|Wright has a secret weapon; a new department that we created a year ago: our marketing team. When we talk about our marketing department, we aren't talking about the traditional idea of marketing, such as advertising or branding, we are referencing the industry experts...
Transportation presents many risks and exposures that come with day-to-day operations. Our brokers often discuss important but sometimes overlooked questions with clients in the trucking/logging industry. Though vital to understanding the insurance and needs of their business, these questions aren't always discussed as they should...
By Laura Lee Johnson, Account Manager/Service Team Leader and Hayden Moss, Account Manager At Byars|Wright, we know how to drive sales. We also know how to retain those clients by providing the top-notch service that our current clients have come to know and expect. Above all...
By: Lawson Schaffer, Producer The road is a risky place to be. In today’s litigious commercial auto insurance environment, adequate insurance protection is becoming more important than ever before. As a business owner, it’s essential to understand your exposures and liabilities in order to determine the...
By: Trae Norrell, Producer I am often asked about cyber liability coverage and how to protect a business from cyber-attacks and data breaches. I always offer two solutions. The first is simple: do not use the internet for business activities. This is considered risk avoidance. Unfortunately,...
By Lawson Shaffer, Producer Workers’ compensation insurance coverage protects both businesses and their employees from financial loss when an employee is injured on the job or gets sick from a work-related cause. While workers’ compensation coverage is required for some businesses, we recommend that all businesses...
By: Evan Chambers, Producer and Branch Manager, & Gabe Clement, Producer and Branch Manager As you may already know, our agency motto is, “Where Relationships Matter,” but it doesn’t just refer to relationships with our clients. We value and prioritize the relationships with insurance companies, as...
By: Ben Davis, Producer Workers’ compensation is insurance coverage paid by the company to provide benefits to its employees who are injured or become sick on the job. It’s a win-win for the employer and employee. Workers receive medical care they need, and employers receive assurance...
By: Mitchell Garnett, Director of Operations Technology is becoming more and more prominent every year. It impacts how we communicate and how efficiently we work. It also evolves year to year, dating some practices and improving others. Similarly, InsureTech has entered almost every aspect of the...
