Author: Jillian Bender-Cormier

The 11 Biggest Issues IT Faces Today

Each year we talk with tech leaders about the biggest problems they’ll face in the near future, and we’re starting to see some subtle and not-so-subtle shifts from the worries of 2018….

The Road Ahead for Semi-autonomous Vehicle Crash Liability

Semi-autonomous vehicles, which allow drivers to supervise and take control of the vehicle, are becoming more common. But before we fully accept the inherent risks and realities linked to the idea that semi-autonomous…

Commercial Insurance Prices Hit Highest Average Increase Since 2003

U.S. commercial insurance price increases hit their highest level since 2003 in the fourth quarter of 2020, with the average across all lines up over 10%, according to Willis Towers Watson’s Commercial…

What You Should Know About the Provider Relief Fund (PRF)

The Provider Relief Fund supports American families, workers, and the heroic healthcare providers in the battle against the COVID-19 outbreak. HHS is distributing $178 billion to hospitals and healthcare providers on the…

Bender Insurance Solutions Welcomes Damarie Cotto as Claims Specialist

Bender Insurance Solutions is proud to announce that we have welcomed Dee Cotto to the team as a Claims Specialist in our Commercial Lines Department. She joins the team with 30 years’…

5 Home Improvement Projects That May Have the Biggest Return on Investment

Conventional wisdom has long held that kitchens and baths sell homes. Those are also two of the more expensive areas to tackle for home improvement, but if you make sound design decisions and…

‘Bad actors are out there’: Cyber experts have long warned of an attack on water supply systems

The announcement of a Feb. 5 cyberattack on a public drinking water supply in Florida, an event that could have been much worse, illustrates the gaps in critical infrastructure cybersecurity and the…

How to Handle Workplace Romances

Cupid may not be on your payroll, but the mythical love god may well be active in your organization. Office romances are surprisingly common. Over half of respondents to a Vault.com survey said that…

Strengthening Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts

Improving diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace seemingly remains an elusive goal for many companies. This persists even as many business leaders have stepped up to demonstrate that they value diversity…

Top 3 Charities of BIS’ “Gift of Giving Back” 2021 Unveiled

Bender Insurance Solutions is proud to announce the top three charitable recipients of our 2021 Gift of Giving Back. Thank you to the many valued clients that participated in voting for who…