NBIS Blog

The NBIS blog gives current, specific, and highly relevant information on issues related to the crane, rigging, specialized transportation, and concrete pumping industries.

Insurance, Risk Management, Specialized Transport

Preview: NBIS at the SC&RA Specialized Transportation Symposium

Bill Hebron gives a preview of NBIS’ upcoming presentation at the Specialized Transportation Symposium.

Concrete Pumping, Crane & Rigging, Specialized Transport

Four Essential Questions to Ask Your Agent About Your Renewal Quote

Concrete Pumping, Contract Language, Crane & Rigging, Insurance, Risk Management, Specialized Transport, Uncategorized

6 Reasons Not All Crane Insurance is Created Equal

At this point in your career—especially if you’ve been in the industry long enough—you’ve likely realized that not all insurance…

Insurance, Risk Management, Specialized Transport, Uncategorized

No Wavering on ELD Mandate Deadline, FMCSA Says

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has sent out a press release reminding the trucking industry that the final deadline…

Crane & Rigging, Insurance, Risk Management

OSHA Releases Enforcement Memo Regarding CIC Certifications

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a temporary enforcement policy regarding CIC-issued certifications.

“We’re not the enemy.” NBIS’ New AVP of Claims Rick Sforzo Talks His Experience, Being a Helpful Advocate, and the Claims Experience in a Tricky Insurance Climate

Contract Language, Crane & Rigging, Insurance, Risk Management, Uncategorized

Ask a Crane Insurance Agent

Why choosing an agent who knows the ins and outs of the crane business can make or break your policy.

Contract Language, Crane & Rigging, Insurance, Risk Management, Uncategorized

Crane Insurance Essentials: Indemnity

What does indemnity really mean? Navigate the crane insurance landscape long enough and you’re bound to run into a contract…

Specialized Transport

Bill Hebron, NBIS’ New Specialized Transportation Program Manager, Talks Pressing Industry Issues and His Safety Philosophy

Hebron is prepared to protect NBIS insureds in the face of a rapidly changing specialized transportation environment.

Concrete Pumping, Crane & Rigging, Specialized Transport

What To Do When the Construction Market Plateaus

Bill Tepe has tips for how to handle an impending financial slowdown.

Concrete Pumping, Crane & Rigging, Specialized Transport

If your team isn’t constantly training, you’re doing it wrong.

How to use technology-driven training solutions to eliminate high-risk behaviors.

Concrete Pumping, Crane & Rigging, Specialized Transport

Lawsuits are being filed left and right.

Here’s what you can do to make sure you aren’t the target.