Amerisure Insights Blog

Game on — How Video Games Can Inspire a Career in Insurance ​Whether you’re steering a high-flying plane through the jungle, battling a zombie apocalypse, or farming for a village, video games are full of excitement. The magical, virtual world provides endless entertainment. In fact, many people wish that reality could mirror the gaming world. Read More

Amerisure Internships: Inspired by Growth, Fueled by Passion When Rob Schrage walked into Amerisure’s Tampa Core Service Center (CSC) for his first day of work, he knew his summer internship would be anything but ordinary. Read More

Insurance Expertise Not Required No matter your professional background, the insurance industry might be your perfect fit Read More

Is a Career in Insurance Right for You? If you know a bright young adult who is looking for a great college major or an even better long-term career, suggest they check out insurance. Lest you think we’re biased, consider that US News and World Report ranked insurance agent as the third best sales and marketing job. Read More

In Honor of Insurance Awareness Day: Fun Insurance Facts

It’s not very often that the words “insurance” and “fun” are found in the same sentence. In honor of Insurance Awareness Day this June 28, 2017, Amerisure thought we’d change that perception. Even though this observance isn’t an official industry holiday, it does pop up on numerous calendars online, so we figured we’d at least mention it in a blog article!

Read More

OSHA to Post Employer-Specific Safety Data

For the first time, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will publicly disclose establishment-specific injury and illness data from certain employers (see Table, below). Under a new rule that took effect January 1, employers must submit some data electronically so OSHA can post it on its website.

Read More

Staying On Top of Winter Weather Property Risks The snow comes down, melts and then freezes again before the next storm hits. This grueling winter cycle makes it difficult to maintain your business property—especially in colder, northern climates. If certain steps are not taken, you run the risk of personal injury and serious property damage. Here are some tips for staying on top of winter weather property risks. Read More

Don’t Let OSHA’s New Rule for Working in Confined Spaces Catch You Unaware Earlier last month, OSHA (The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration) added a new subpart to its rule governing employees working in confined spaces in construction. This is the first time OSHA has addressed this issue in 22 years. Read More

Maybe the Career You’re Looking for is Exactly What the Insurance Industry Has to Offer What comes to mind when you think about working in the insurance industry? If you haven’t considered it, or even thought about it, maybe you should. Especially if you’re someone who has good people skills, a strong personality and an inquisitive mindset Read More

What is "Construction Defect" and Why All the Fuss? Construction Defect is a two-word phrase that has taken on a life of its own over the past 20 years. To be clear, construction defect claims have existed ever since construction projects began, but the construction boom of the 1990's dramatically increased the amount of construction defect claims that made their way into the courts. So what is construction defect and why all the fuss? Read More