BCH Blog

Ransomware is a type of malware that targets a company’s files and information systems, rendering them unusable until a “ransom” is paid. And unfortunately, in today’s high-tech world, it’s become an increasingly common form of cyberattack. Ransomware attacks hit an...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought with it a range of upheaval, from work-from-home orders, to layoffs and/or cut hours, unemployment claims — and the inevitable unemployment fraud. And as companies everywhere continue working their way back to business as usual, the Texas...

Toolbox talks are deeply engrained in the construction world’s way of life. For those outside the industry, however, they’re a fairly foreign concept. The truth is, these quick-hitting, single-topic meetups provide a great opportunity to ensure team members are on the...

With the June 1 arrival of Atlantic hurricane season, hurricane preparedness is top of mind for many businesses. (And that's with good reason, as Mother Nature tends to be unpredictable.) At BCH, our risk management professionals encourage everyone to take measures to...

The OSHA Top 10 violations list is an effort put forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to assess worksites across the U.S., and to encourage safer practices. The annual study involves reviewing the results of worksite inspections carried out by...

The Texas winter storm that plowed through the state in February 2021 — and left so many without power and water — was one for the record books. Whereas the American Property Casualty Insurance Association says winter storms typically average about $1.5 billion in...