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The ALS Group Risk Management Articles

We manage more than a quarter billion dollars of premiums for a diverse range of clients around the globe. 

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Enterprise Risk Management and Total Cost of Risk – Concepts that Align

As insurance procurement becomes more difficult, the industry is inherently requiring an organization to be more thoughtful and responsible for managing its own risk. Gone are the days when underwriters will broadly accept risks that are not well understood or managed by an organization. The concept of risk and insurance is not a “one-dimensional” purchasing strategy but rather a process that an organization should embrace to determine what the most material risks are that could affect their organization and what the financial impact could be of those risks. The result can provide a basis for an organization’s risk appetite1 and how accepting or avoiding risks aligns with the organization’s strategic

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The ALS Group May 23, 2024
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New Tax Incentives and Zoning Policies for Housing Production in NYC

A terrific article by Herrick (https://www.herrick.com/news/nycs-new-housing-production-tax-zoning-incentives/) addresses New York City’s affordable housing program allowing a transformative change with the introduction of legislative amendments to expand housing construction. The modifications of the 421-a program to 421-a(16) has been extended until June 15th, 2031 and allows developers tax benefits while ensuring a percentage of affordable housing. A key component of this program is that foundations must have been completed prior June 15, 2022 One of the challenges in taking advantage of this program is that foundations would have been completed prior to vertical construction starting. This “prior work” is getting a great deal of scrutiny from insurers and we are seeing more and

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Creed Snow April 24, 2024
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How to Defend Against Cyber Attacks

At The ALS Group, we are acutely aware of the evolving threats in the digital landscape, and swatting represents a particularly malicious form of cyber-attack with real-world implications. As a risk advisory firm, our mission is to illuminate the dangers of such activities and provide strategic risk mitigation strategies to safeguard businesses and individuals alike.

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The ALS Group March 28, 2024
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Builders Risk Insurance An Often Misunderstood Coverage

When a company starts a construction or renovation project the subject of Builders Risk Insurance comes up. It could be when the Construction Management Agreement (CMA) is being drafted or when reviewing lender insurance requirements, but it is bound to happen. Builders’ Risk is a “quirky” coverage in that it is written on non-standard form, covers a variety of exposures, and the terms of coverage generally not well understood by insurance professionals that do not specialize in construction insurance. So, as an Owner, what to do? Well, first thing is to understand what you want to cover. Builders’ Risk has three major coverage areas that can be included: Each area

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The ALS Group February 21, 2024
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Crane Collapse Incidents and Lessons for Risk Management in Construction

While there is a bit of a pause in the construction development activity these days, there is some recent news out of New York and Texas regarding crane safety. Tuesday, January 9th, a crane collapsed in Manhattan injuring five people. According to the FDNY, four of the victim’s injuries were described to be minor, and one person was left with serious, but not life-threatening injuries. https://gothamist.com/news/5-injured-in-manhattan-crane-collapse-fdny-says In regards to the Texas Crane Collapse of 2019, a Dallas jury has awarded more than $860 Million to the family of one of the victims of the collapse. This is a solemn reminder of how important proper safety and controls are on any

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The ALS Group January 16, 2024
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New Year, New Leadership: Elevating Risk Management at The ALS Group

The ALS Group is thrilled to announce promotions for our risk management team. These promotions reflect our commitment to excellence in the risk management industry and underscore our dedication to recognizing and rewarding leadership qualities and innovative thinking in our associates as well as our dedication to growing and developing the next generation of leaders.   Strategic Promotions within The ALS Group in 2024 We are proud to congratulate the following individuals for their well-deserved promotions, highlighting their exceptional contributions to the business: At The ALS Group, we believe that the essence of effective risk management lies not only in professional expertise but also in the integrity and character of our

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The ALS Group January 5, 2024
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What is your Snowstorm Response Plan

US weather patterns continue to be unpredictable and the Northeast is getting its first taste of snow, so I thought it would be good to reinforce how important it is to have a comprehensive storm response plan.Snowstorms can cause a variety of problems such as, power outages, pipe bursts, and inaccessible roadways for many residents and businesses throughout the U.S. Alternatively, businesses that have remote workers must also deal with issues pertaining to widespread residential outages which can serve as a major disruption for employees with home offices. So, what can you do? If you need more information on any of the topics covered in this blog, or need help

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The ALS Group December 13, 2023
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Hired and Non-Owned Automobile Coverage – “but I have no autos”

An often misunderstood insurance coverage that is very important for a business, is Hired and Non-Owned Automobile (“HNOA”) coverage. Most of the time, the company that is considering such coverage doesn’t think it has exposure to this particular risk since they do not own any automobiles. This could not be further from the truth… Recently, there was a tragic accident in NYC Times Square, where a delivery vehicle on its way to a jobsite fatally injured a pedestrian.  So, here’s what will, most likely, happen…the family of the deceased would, surely, look to the driver of the vehicle and the company that owns it for compensation. Unfortunately, that’s not it, they [the

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The ALS Group November 7, 2022

New Commercial Property Endorsement Can Mean Problems for Landlords

The discovery of methamphetamine labs is an ongoing issue across the United States, with National Public Radio reporting that around 300 meth labs are found each week. If you own or manage rental properties like apartments, hotels, or boarding homes, there’s a chance that one of your tenants could turn your property into a meth lab—leading to substantial damage and clean-up costs. And with recent changes in commercial property insurance, you may face even more challenges when trying to mitigate these risks. Meth Labs and Your Commercial Property Insurance: What’s Changed? Since 2013, a new endorsement, Exclusion of Loss Due to By-Products of Production or Processing Operations (Rental Properties) (form

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The ALS Group September 5, 2022

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