Videos
Acuity produces a variety of videos to help you understand who we are and how our people make the difference. Peruse our playlists as we discuss tips to selecting the right coverage, the latest industry trends, and see how our unique culture sets us apart from other insurance carriers.
Trucker
September 11, 2017
Acuity Truck Driver Appreciation Week: The Impact of Trucking
Acuity Truck Driver Appreciation Week: The Impact of Trucking
We received a lot of entries for the Acuity Truck Driver Appreciation Essay Contest this year. It was incredible to see how many children look up to the truck drivers in their families and truly appreciate what they do! Check out their stories.
September 11, 2017
Underwriter Truck Training
Acuity's Trucking Specialist, Cliff Johnson, recently hosted a training class for our commercial lines department.
At Acuity, we feel it is important to train our underwriters and claims representatives on issues and regulations through out the trucking industry because we want our employees to be knowledgeable when working with your business.
August 18, 2017
Potential Benefits of a Trucking Fuel Savings Program
Listen to Cliff's live discussion on fuel savings.
By creating and implementing a fuel savings program for your trucking business, you have the potential to save quite a bit of money and a competitive advantage in the industry.
August 18, 2017
Secondary Benefits of Fuel Savings Programs
Cliff discusses secondary benefits of fuel savings programs.
There are many secondary benefits that come with fuel savings programs, not only for the motor carriers but for the drivers as well!
August 10, 2017
One-on-One with Leo Naumann
Acuity Insurance’s trucking specialist, Cliff Johnson, sat down with Leo Naumann.
Cliff, sat down with Leo Naumann, president of Jeff Foster Trucking, to discuss the state of the industry and Leo’s history in trucking.
June 19, 2017
Cliff Speaks with Garth Beauchamp
Acuity Insurance’s trucking specialist, Cliff Johnson, sat down with Garth Beauchamp.
Cliff, sat down with Garth Beauchamp, the safety director for U.S. Special Delivery, for a conversation around the state of the industry and a few trucking stories.
May 22, 2017
Cliff Speaks with Neal Kedzie
Acuity Insurance’s trucking specialist, Cliff Johnson, sat down with Neal Kedzie.
Cliff, sat down with Neal Kedzie, the president of the Wisconsin Motor Carriers Association, for a conversation around the state of the industry and a few trucking stories.
April 17, 2017
Ask the Trucking Specialist: FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Update
Watch this video to learn more about this rule and how it affects you as a motor carrier.
Nearly two years after its announcement by the FMCSA, the commercial driver’s license drug and alcohol clearinghouse will become a reality. In December 2016, the agency announced its final rule for establishing a database that will serve as a central repository containing records of violations of FMCSA’s drug and alcohol testing program by CDL holders. The rule became effective on January 4, 2017, with a compliance date of January 2020.
April 10, 2017
Cliff Speaks with Ellen Voie
Acuity Insurance’s trucking specialist, Cliff Johnson, sat down with Ellen Voie, the Founder and President of Women in Trucking.
They chatted about the state of the trucking industry and the mission of Women in Trucking.
December 18, 2016
Ask the Trucking Specialist: Selecting Your Electronic Logging Device
Acuity Insurance’s trucking specialist, Cliff J., highlights some key points of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ruling on Electronic Logging Devices (ELD).
Cliff speaks to how it’s important to do your due diligence on the hardware and to pick the one that works for your company now, and where you plan to be in the future.
December 18, 2016
Acuity Went There: Trucker Training School
We have an appreciation for the drivers we insure and want to understand what they are going through while out on the road.
To further our knowledge, we sent our team of claims adjusters to truck driving school so they could truly see what it is like to be out in a commercial vehicle.
December 18, 2016
Acuity Appreciates Truckers
Acuity Insurance recognizes the importance of the trucking industry to America so this National Truck Driver Appreciation Week we wanted to show our appreciation to the hardworking truckers of America.
We visited a truck stop in Wisconsin and shared our love for trucking with the truck drivers that stopped at the station. Thank you for all you do, and for keeping the roads safe.
December 18, 2016
Thank You Truck Drivers
Acuity Insurance celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and thanks you for all you do!
In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, all of us here at Acuity Insurance would like to thank you for fulfilling the responsibility of handling, caring for, and delivering the freight that keeps our country’s businesses and homes running and drives our economy forward.
December 18, 2016
Business Insurance for Truckers
For over 40 years, Acuity is driven to serve truckers like you for all of your trucking insurance needs.
Our underwriters, loss control representatives, and claims adjusters are trained and experienced trucking experts, who are dedicated to providing the best cargo insurance in the industry.
Manufacturing
May 16, 2018
Ask the Specialist: How SaaS Is Increasing Productivity
Software as a Service (SaaS) is making it so manufacturers are less reliant on pen and paper, and more reliant on real time data to adjust their manufacturing processes.
This efficiency can results in cutting costs, better utilization of labor, and much more!
January 4, 2018
7 Tips to Reduce Manufacturing Costs
Tracking your costs and bottom line is important in manufacturing, as every cent matters.
Here are a few tips to help you reduce your manufacturing costs in 2018.
October 26, 2017
How 3-D Printing Drives Business
3-D printing isn't a super new technology, but it can help your business in multiple ways.
We sat down with Steve from Andres Machine Service to showcase a few of these business drivers.
October 23, 2017
Why You Should Consider Implementing a Machine Monitoring System
Technology in manufacturing is rapidly changing.
Marc from A to Z Machine Company talked to us a few weeks ago about why they choose to utilize machine monitoring.
October 25, 2017
The Benefits of Machine Monitoring
Our manufacturing specialist, Mike, sat down with Marc from A to Z Machine Company.
Mike and Marc discussed the benefits they have seen in their shop after installing a machine monitoring system.
November 19, 2017
OSHA Workplace Violence Prevention
Unfortunately, the topic of workplace violence is one that comes up too often these days, and something all companies should be prepared for.
Kelly, an OSHA Compliance Specialist, provides some insight into ways you can prepare.
October 16, 2017
OSHA Emergency Action Planning
Having a proper emergency action plan for your business is important.
Kelly, an OSHA Compliance Specialist, helps outline some tips that can help you get started. Even if you have one already, it is good to review it every once in a while.
October 12, 2017
Staffing is Still the Largest Challenge Facing the Manufacturing Industry
Staffing remains a challenge for manufacturers.
Randy from Omega Tools outlines why this is his largest issue.
October 10, 2017
Manufacturing Rundown - October Edition
There is so much going on in the industry, it can be hard to keep up.
Mike covers execution systems, the new ISO 9001 standard, and ways manufacturers are finding new technology in the latest Manufacturing Rundown.
October 2, 2017
How Technology is Shaping the Manufacturing Industry
Technology is changing how the manufacturing industry functions.
Randy from Omega Tool, Inc. provides his thoughts on these changes and how they use lights-out manufacturing to keep up.
August 28, 2017
Ask the Specialist: Preventative vs. Predictive Maintenance
Preventative vs. Predictive Maintenance. Learn about what type makes the most sense for your business.
In manufacturing there are two main types of maintenance—preventative and predictive. Preventive maintenance is generally done on a set schedule, based on things like length of time or hours of use. Predictive maintenance takes into account more detail about how equipment is actually used.
August 4, 2017
A Conversation on Safety and Emergency Action Planning with OSHA
Acuity’s own loss control representative, Gwen Arps, talks with Kelly Bubolz, an OSHA Compliance Assistance Specialist.
A conversation on safety topics that include emergency action plans, natural disasters, man-made disasters, OSHA applications, and other resources OSHA provides.
July 25, 2017
Acuity Went There: LTC Manufacturer Training
Here at Acuity, we have an appreciation for the manufacturers we insure.
We sent a team of underwriters, loss control specialists, and claims adjusters to Lakeshore Technical College to get hands on experience with some everyday manufacturing operations.
July 6, 2017
Ask the Specialist: The Role of Exoskeletons in Manufacturing
Mike shares his experience using an exoskeleton suit.
Exoskeletons are bringing many benefits to manufacturing companies. You can use these suits in plenty of ways to aid in your employees safety, efficiency, and task work.
May 25, 2017
Manufacturing Rundown – May Edition
A rundown of items that makes the news in the manufacturing world.
In this month’s edition of the Manufacturing Rundown take a look at how to increase efficiencies in your business, the technology of exoskeletons, and how artificial intelligence is growing in manufacturing.
December 18, 2016
Ask the Manufacturing Specialist: How to Make a Great Strategic Plan
Strategic initiatives in the manufacturing company can be hard to bring to all the employees, but it is a necessary step to succeed.
The day to day workers are the ones implementing your strategy so keeping them in the loop and the what and why is one of the most important, but often missed, parts of the process.
December 18, 2016
Ask the Manufacturing Specialist: Research and Development Tax Credit for Manufacturers
Acuity Insurance’s manufacturing specialist, Mike S., brings you up to speed on an important topic for tax season, research and development tax credits that are available to manufacturers.
This tax credit is for manufacturers that perform research and development. It was recently made permanent and was expanded to companies with less than $50 million in revenue. This research and development tax credit isn’t just a tax deduction, but is a full dollar to dollar tax credit on the taxes owed.
December 18, 2016
Ask the Manufacturing Specialist: Fishbone Cause & Effect Diagram
Acuity Insurance’s manufacturing specialist, Mike S., explains the value of utilizing the fishbone cause-and-effect diagram for solving manufacturing problems.
This diagram assists manufacturers in breaking down the causes of a problem and aids in finding solutions to resolve and prevent the recurrence of the problem. The fishbone diagram works best when a team of employees are assembled to brainstorm the possible causes together. This will ensure a more well-rounded analysis of the problem you wish to solve.simply.acuity@acuity.com.
December 18, 2016
Business Insurance for Manufacturers
America’s manufacturers take pride in what they create, and Acuity is proud to provide manufacturers' insurance for businesses of every size.
Acuity supports the manufacturing industry by providing the expertise, products, and world-class service that companies rely on. We’ve developed our industry specialization for over 40 years, and manufacturing is one of our largest classes of business.
January 23, 2017
What to consider when sourcing your manufacturing materials?
It’s important to not just go to the cheapest supplier, but find a quality supplier as well.
Learn more about supply chain management from Mike, our manufacturing specialist.
January 23, 2017
Tips on managing multiple supply chain vendors
Vendor management inventory software is an important tool for today’s manufacturers.
Listen to Mike share tips on managing multiple supply chain vendors.
January 23, 2017
Ensure your visual controls are up to date
If you don’t know what you got then you won’t know what you need.
Understand your visual controls and run an inventory analysis.
February 22, 2017
Ask the Manufacturing Specialist: Cyber Security Protection for Small Businesses
Tips to protect your business against cyber security attacks.
According to the National Cyber Security Alliance one in five small businesses fall victim to cyber crime. Of those that get hacked, 60% closed their business within six months after the attack happened, an astonishing number.
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