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CNA’s dedicated Risk Control team helps policyholders identify exposures before they become claims – using cutting-edge technology and deep insurance expertise.
Learn about CNA's School of Risk Control Excellence (SORCE) onsite and online educational resources to help policyholders manage their exposures.
Medical Malpractice: A Brief Guide to the Litigation Process
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This AlertBulletin® explores the lifespan of legal proceedings, from complaint to deposition of trial. It offers insight on topics like mutual expectations of insurance companies and insureds, and tips on giving depositions and testifying at trial.
This In Practice...with CNA® defines ethical principles that govern attorneys' behavior in bankruptcy cases. These help attorneys work to avoid problems, establish strong risk management procedures and serve their clients' interests successfully.
PrepWise Pulse Surveys™
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CNA’s PrepWise Pulse Survey is a tool available for policyholders to solicit anonymous feedback on their corporate safety culture, management support and accountability, orientation and training, and workplace environment.
Telemedicine Update: Coordinating Remote and In-person Care
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This edition of Vantage Point® discusses how telemedicine misuse can be mitigated by implementing policies to address the risks posed by remote care, as well as modifying their procedures to better coordinate virtual and in-person modes of care.
Using Your LPL Policy as a Risk Control Tool
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This edition of Professional Counsel® discusses CNA Risk Control offerings that may minimize claims exposure and aid law firms in establishing better risk control protocols.
Employers can take steps to mitigate risks of negligent entrustment by ensuring the individuals they hire to operate vehicles are qualified, competent and responsible drivers
Risk Mitigation Tips for Contracting with Owner Operators
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Organizations should consider following certain protocols when selecting whom to contract with for the safe and secure transportation of goods.
Recognizing and Managing Your Organization's Shipping Risks
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It is recommended that due diligence be exercised when identifying and selecting third-party transport carriers to hire.
Risk Transfer Suggested Practices
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You may be able to reduce your chances of unknowingly accepting someone else’s liability or being exposed to additional liabilities by following the practices suggested in this guide.
Contemplating Coverage
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This edition of Professional Counsel® discusses the importance of attorneys maintaining proper LPL coverage throughout their career.
Hospitality Industry Ergonomics Guide
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This guide will help you to address challenges in the hospitality industry and create a work environment that prevents injuries, prioritizes employee well-being and enhances productivity.
This resource outlines the importance of compliance and safety efforts focused on federal requirements as of the date of this guide’s publication.
Carefully Speaking®: Memory Care: Creating Safer Settings for the Cognitively Impaired
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This edition of Carefully Speaking® outlines strategies leaders can use to assess their organization's memory care strengths, limits and liability exposures.
This edition of Professional Counsel® discusses the potential exposures and best practices for lawyers to consider to avoid stumbling into an unintended client engagement.
Selecting a Dust Hazard Analysis Provider
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A Dust Hazard Analysis is a critical step to protect your employees and prevent tragic accidents that can severely damage your facilites. An effective DHA includes information to classify and quantify the material(s) as combustible dust.
Self-Reporting Technology
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CNA's Risk Control team is introducing a streamlined method of gathering underwriting information. Now, select CNA policyholders can complete a risk control engagement using our time-saving technology.
Serving on Boards: Blurred Lines May Blind Lawyers to the Risks
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Lawyers contemplating board service must weigh the potential benefits against the risks inherent in such appointments prior to acceptance and throughout the tenure of any board service.
Short Service Employee
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An organization’s growth is an achievement in many ways, and companies should be aware of the potential risks to their operations and employees caused by growth.
Silica Exposure
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OSHA estimates that the new silica standard, — enforcement began September 2017 — will save over 600 lives and prevent more than 900 new cases of Silicosis, lung cancer, COPD and kidney disease caused by silica exposures each year.
Small Business Operational Resilience Checklist
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This checklist provides actions for your organization to consider before, during and after a business disruption.
Smartphones and Social Media: Tips on Preventing Staff Misuse
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This edition of Alertbulletin® examines three major types of liability - privacy breaches, unauthorized social media posting and data spoliation claims - that may arise from unapproved technology use in the residential care setting.
Snow Loading and Roof Collapse Preparation
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As winter approaches, businesses often neglect to plan for roof collapses, one of most serious winter threats. Even a partial roof collapse can deliver devastating property damage, business interruption and possibly loss of life.
This edition of AlertBulletin® examines causes and effects of social inflation, how insurance can be affected, and offers several risk mitigation strategies to minimize exposure to social inflation.
Use this guide to help quantify your facilities’ freeze risk and to implement preventative measures to keep your key fire protection systems operating as intended during the cold weather months.
Sprinkler System Freeze-Up Prevention
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Cold weather brings the danger of impaired fire protection because of water freezing in sprinkler piping, underground mains, gravity suction tanks or fire pumps.
Stemming the Tide of Incivility in the Practice of Law
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This edition of Professional Counsel(r) addresses incivility and what lawyers can do to minimize the uncivil behavior that has become all too pervasive.
Subcontractor Prequalification Guide
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When developing a prequalification form or application the hiring contractor should consider the following.
Sun Exposures for Contractors
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It is important to take steps to stay cool and protect yourself and employees from overexposure.
Supply Chain Management: Avoid Disruption by Enhancing Readiness
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As outside suppliers become less reliable problems related to internal supply chain operations become more visible and potentially harmful.
Supply Chain Risk Management
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Understanding and analyzing your supply chain's strengths and vulnerabilities are vital components of business continuity management.
This edition of AlertBulletin offers practical suggestions intended to help organizations maximize the productivity of temporary exmployees, while minimizing associated professional liability exposures.
The Driver: Driving Under the Influence
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Regardless of the substance, driving while impaired can cause significant cognitive and functional challenges.
The Driver: Situational Awareness While Driving
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Situational awareness while driving is integral to ensuring that your actions and reactions can be completed in sufficient time to prevent an accident.