Pitching in at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
In an effort to give back to the environment that gives so much to us, our Philadelphia office teamed up with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society on April 19th to sort and prep new trees for planting. In collaboration with the Tree Tenders program, the Berkley team took part in a watershed restoration project that is [Read More]
The Value of Earth Day, Every Day
Earth Day serves as a great reminder that we are responsible for taking care of our planet. In that spirit, “BE Active” is Berkley Environmental’s confirmation to always act with purpose. It inspires us to be an active participant in making positive differences in our communities and our world and is a demonstration of our [Read More]
Being Active at the Forest Preserves of Cook County
Earth Month gives us a great opportunity to put our core values into action. On April 12th, our Chicago office volunteered at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, for the Sundown Meadow’s Ecological Stewardship Volunteer Day. The Forest Preserves of Cook County, with nearly 70,000 acres, is one of the oldest and largest forest preserve [Read More]
The Value of Earth Day
What makes Earth Day so special is that it reminds us that we can make a difference, with even the smallest actions, and gives us the opportunity to act. Over 50 years ago, Earth Day was created to bring attention to how our collective actions were affecting our environment and to make us pay attention. [Read More]
The Summit Feature – Insight on Manufacturing Trends from Lana Keppel
Lana Keppel, our Senior Vice President recently weighed in on a feature article for The Summit. The article focused on top environmental market challenges and opportunities for manufacturing accounts, including sustainability and environmental consciousness. When asked about how businesses should look at their own environmental practices Keppel details, “When dealing with supply chain challenges, manufacturers [Read More]
Nuclear Verdicts 101
If you find yourself wondering, “what even is a Nuclear Verdict anyway?” no need to worry, we’ve got you covered. A nuclear verdict can be defined as: an exceptionally high award that surpasses what should be a reasonable or rational amount. More often than not, a nuclear verdict will provoke an automatic and intense response [Read More]
The Psychology of Anchoring
The anchoring effect is defined as: a cognitive bias that describes the common human tendency to rely too heavily on the first piece of information given. It’s a proven psychological technique that’s gaining serious popularity within present day trials, and is widely known to be enhanced by repetition. And aside from being able to persuade [Read More]
El Asegurador Magazine Feature – Joaquín Neira
Our own Joaquín Neira, Vice President for Latin America, was asked by El Asegurador Magazine, one of Mexico’s top insurance publications, to shed some light on the growth of Environmental Liability insurance. Topics he was asked about range from the industry’s performance in Latin America to the evolution of client expectations when dealing with an [Read More]
Four Crucial Questions to Ask Yourself When Filing
Accidents can happen anywhere, at any time. Although we can’t control when or how an accident arises, we cancontrol the aftermath and we do hold the power in our hands as to the extent to which an accident (or its repercussions) affects those in its wake. One of the most proactive steps you can take [Read More]
Do Your Part – An Employer’s Role in Accident Management
Just as you care immensely for those who belong to your organization, we hold that same regard for every member of the Berkley family – including you and yours. After an accident, it’s our objective as your Carrier to work with you to reach the safest, most effective course of action. We don’t just believe [Read More]