Slip and falls are #1

A good part of what I do for my clients is to monitor claims to see if there are any trends developing that might need some investigation and attention.  At NSU, we are always looking to add value, so we always like to notify and address a potential loss problem.  Doing so helps them lower [...]

NSU Video Spotlight – Certus Claims Administration

Claims at high-end hotel and resort properties can affect reputation and financial performance. NSU Hospitality clients have the opportunity to work with some of the best claims specialists in the business.   NSU Hospitality serves retail brokers nationwide by delivering expertise in specialized insurance solutions for lodgin risks.

A Claims Perspective

This is my first shot at posting something that other people and insurance professionals may actually have an interest in reading.  As I have specialized in insurance for the hotel and gaming industry for a good chunk of my career, and within this industry you see all types of bizarre claims, I thought a good [...]

Legionnaires’ Disease in Hotels

Now would be a great time to discuss with your hotel client the practice of testing their water supply for Legionella and taking remediation steps, including treatment procedures that include super-heating and super-chlorination of the water system.  Legionnaires’ disease has recently been in the news associated with hotels.  Two fairly recent yet separate, cases involve [...]

NSU ROLLS OUT INFORMATIONAL VIDEO SERIES

Bellevue, WA – March 5, 2012. National Specialty Underwriters, Inc. (NSU), a leading insurance program administrator, is rolling out a series of informational videos, highlighting the company’s healthcare and hospitality insurance programs. “We have developed specialty programs for niche markets, including medical imaging facilities and correctional healthcare providers – and we have a very well-respected [...]

Legionella Procedures

As a follow up to my post on Legionaires’ Disease I’ve asked Duane Hathaway, JR from OmniSure Consulting Group to itemize the steps hotels can take to reduce the risk of Legionaires infection and keeps guests safe. I. Controlling the Spread of Waterborne Microorganisms A. Practice hand hygiene to prevent the hand transfer of waterborne pathogens. [...]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT – The NSU Hospitality Program

Upscale hotel and resort properties have unique insurance needs and require specialized solutions. The NSU Hospitality Program provides 5 star service, coverage and risk management to the hospitality industry. Learn more about our acclaimed program in this video featuring our VP of Hospitality, Kurt Meister.   Our program offers: Broad and tailored coverage,including Crisis Management [...]

VIDEO SPOTLIGHT: Why Do Business With NSU?

The team at NSU takes pride in handling important insurance matters with the highest level of professionalism. But, once and a while,we like to put seriousness aside and poke a little fun at ourselves. Please enjoy our video, “The Top 10 Reasons a Broker Should Do Business with NSU” featuring our talented (and maybe a little zany) NSU [...]