Cyber Liability Coverage on the Innovation Stage

Denise GillinNews, Risk Management, Video

Jeff Gelburd, Vice President, and Patrick Dixon, Account Executive, administrators of the Murray ESOP Executive Liability Program, recently presented at the Employee Owned 2019 Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas along with Ryan Fitzsimmons, Vice President of the Cyber Liability Division at Great American Insurance Group. During their Cyber Liability coverage presentation on the Innovation Stage, the trio discussed the cyber liability coverage considerations: financial losses, media ramifications, and regulatory compliance and the first-party considerations including security, privacy, and crime. The discussion covered pre- and post-breach services provided, including preventative educational materials, claims handing, and the use of a breach coach. Watch the presentation here: Cyber Liability Coverage   Learn more about the ESOP Executive Liability Insurance Affinity Program …

The Same Focus. A Different View.

The Same Focus. A Different View.

Denise GillinNews

Every once in a while, it’s good to change your view. It gives you a new perspective, opens up opportunities, and facilitates growth. At Murray, the new view comes as we announce a fresh look and brand identity as a part of our ongoing development as an ESOP and agency. As we continue to grow in our ability to help clients anticipate and prepare for a more secure future, we have refreshed our brand identity to better reflect who we are today, and where we want to be tomorrow. Our new name and look come from months of research conducted among our internal team and leaders, and our clients. We sought to bring out the best of what it means …

USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts

Courtney MeyerAgribusiness, News

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan. As part of this plan, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will work with the swine industry, the states, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories to test for ASF. ASF is a highly contagious and deadly disease affecting both domestic and feral (wild) pigs. It does not affect human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. ASF has never been detected in the United States. Tell me more >>>

Nearly 39 million intended corn acres have yet to be planted

Denise GillinAgribusiness

Just 58% of the U.S. corn crop had been planted as of May 26, an advance of just nine percentage points over the past week and well shy of the 63% planted the market anticipated and 90% for the five-year average. This easily takes out 1995 as the slowest planting pace on record for this point in the season. Based on USDA’s planting intentions projection of 92.792 million acres, there are an astonishing 38.973 million intended corn acres yet to be planted with the calendar flipping to June on Saturday. Delays are most striking in the eastern Corn Belt, with Illinois 35% planted (95% on average), Indiana at 22% (85%) and Ohio at 22% (78%). But delays are also significant …

Avian Coryza

Courtney MeyerAgribusiness, News

Avian Coryza is an emerging poultry respiratory disease in some regions of the United States. Severe facial edema is probably the most notorious clinical sign which couples with a sharp decrease in egg production in laying hens. Read more here >>> For Pennsylvania Department of Ag flock recommendation letter: Flock recommendation letter 4-4-19 Final For Pennsylvania Department of Ag biosecurity principles: StandardE-BiosecurityPrinciples 2019

Farm Bureau Disaster Relief

Denise GillinAgribusiness, News

No one is certain how much devastation the flooding and blizzard have caused in Nebraska, but total losses from livestock and crops could reach billions according to the “Omaha World-Herald”. Nebraska Farm Bureau established a Disaster Relief Fund at the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation to provide emergency aid to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by recent storms and flooding. Priority will be given to efforts to restore health and safety in rural communities and to farm and ranch households that have been damaged or displaced by the natural disaster. 100% of the donations will be distributed to Nebraska farmers, ranchers, and rural communities affected by the disasters. For information on how you can help >>>>

Does Your Business Need a Spotted Lanternfly Permit?

Matt OlphinAgribusiness, News, Risk Management

To prevent the spread of spotted lanternfly, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) issued a quarantine for counties where the presence of this pest has been confirmed. Businesses and organizations conducting business in the quarantine zone must have permits from PDA to move vehicles, equipment and goods within and out of the zone. Click for more information >>>

7 Tips for Grain Bin Safety

Courtney MeyerAgribusiness, News

Today’s large grain augers can transfer from two to four times as much grain as augers of the past. Your body can become completely submerged in about 8 seconds, leaving you helpless. Crusted, spoiled and wet grain associated with wet harvest (as well as remaining grain from last year’s wetter harvest) can also contribute to grain bin suffocation. As grain is removed from the bin it can bridge and form a cavity under the crusted surface. There’s little chance of survival if you are walking on the surface when the crust breaks and you plunge into flowing or hot grain. Read the safety tips here >>>

Farm Bureau Urges FDA to Enforce Milk Labeling Standards

Courtney MeyerAgribusiness, News

Pennsylvania Farm Bureau is urging the Food and Drug Administration to vigorously enforce food standards regarding the labeling of dairy products and prohibit the misleading labeling of nut-based and plant-based food products as “milk.” “Products identified as almond milk, soy milk and similar items are not being held to the same FDA standards as milk and dairy products that come from healthy cows, yet they still benefit by using the term ‘milk’ on their packaging,” said PFB President Rick Ebert. “Through their packaging, labeling and location in the refrigerated dairy section, these imitation products directly compete with and are marketed as substitutes for beverage milk products. It’s time for FDA to enforce its existing rule and forbid imitation nut and …