Ellerbrock-Norris

06/11/2026

Most owners aren't ignoring risk. They have insurance, things are moving, nobody's bleeding – so the assumption is that something must be working.

That assumption is usually fine. Until it isn't.

We wrote about the five places this thinking tends to break down, and the first one alone is probably worth the read.

Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q04kMyMT0

If you want to go further, our Resiliency Audit will show you where your current gaps are: https://hubs.li/Q04kMKq40

Discover common pitfalls in corporate risk management and learn how to strengthen your strategy for long-term resilience and business value.

06/09/2026

Most safety programs look solid on paper.

But when training is treated like a one-time event, it doesn’t always hold up in the field.

The difference comes down to this: Is safety something your team completes… or something they consistently do?

The contractors who get it right build safety into daily operations – not just training sessions.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04kB5cw0

Ready to see where you stand? Take our free safety audit: https://hubs.li/Q04kzSVc0

Transform your construction safety training from a mere requirement into a proactive strategy that reduces risk, enhances culture, and safeguards your business.

06/05/2026

Your AI tool can draft a return-to-work policy in minutes.

It cannot walk your job site, spot the frayed wire, or build a culture of accountability in your crew. Knowing the difference is the whole game.

We broke down where AI actually belongs in your risk management program – and where it still falls short.

Check it out: https://hubs.li/Q04km6h-0

Discover how AI enhances your risk management strategy by simplifying complex documents, improving submissions and streamlining planning processes for better outcomes.

06/03/2026

It's not too late! ⏰

There's still time to save your seat for tomorrow's webinar.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-85-problem-a-smarter-approach-to-self-insured-benefits-tickets-1989019825842?utm_content=377359141&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-1909926

One week out! If you're in a self-funded or captive plan, this one's worth your lunch break.

We're sitting down with Beyond Health Partners to walk through the strategies that are actually moving the needle for businesses right now. Surgical center alternatives cutting costs in half. Prescription solutions that change what your employees pay at the counter. A smarter way to look at claims before renewal tells you what you missed.

📅 June 4 | 🕛 12–1 PM | 📍 Champions Run, Omaha

Save your seat: https://hubs.li/Q04j6SyB0

06/02/2026

The construction industry doesn't have a hiring problem. It has a pipeline problem – and Bo Jones will tell you those are two very different things.

He's been building in Lincoln for nearly three decades. The work hasn't slowed, but the workforce coming up behind the guys aging out isn't close to keeping pace.

At some point, the gap between demand and available labor stops being a headache and starts being a ceiling.

That's the conversation on the , Andy and Elliot sat down with Bo – founder of Tru-Built Construction and https://hubs.li/Q04jQFq50 – to talk about what's driving the labor shortage. They also talk about what he built to try to close the gap and why he thinks the window to reach the next generation is earlier than most industries realize.

Hear the full conversation: https://hubs.li/Q04jQTVM0

06/01/2026

The employee who's been quietly checked out for six months isn't going to tell you on their way out the door what it cost you while they were still there.

Missed steps. Unreported near-misses. Problems that a more invested person would have flagged before they got expensive.

It's not malicious – it's just what disengagement looks like in practice.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04jrMPj0

Discover how workplace morale boosters enhance stability, reduce risks, and improve performance through effective leadership and engagement strategies.

05/29/2026

It's amazing what happens when you get people from different locations in the same room for a day!

Yesterday was Innovate & Elevate – a day to step away from the usual routine, share ideas, celebrate wins and look for ways to make Ellerbrock-Norris even better for our clients and our team.

There were thoughtful conversations, plenty of collaboration and a paper airplane competition that got surprisingly competitive.

Days like this are a good reminder that some of the best ideas come from simply getting the right people together.

05/28/2026

One week out! If you're in a self-funded or captive plan, this one's worth your lunch break.

We're sitting down with Beyond Health Partners to walk through the strategies that are actually moving the needle for businesses right now. Surgical center alternatives cutting costs in half. Prescription solutions that change what your employees pay at the counter. A smarter way to look at claims before renewal tells you what you missed.

📅 June 4 | 🕛 12–1 PM | 📍 Champions Run, Omaha

Save your seat: https://hubs.li/Q04j6SyB0

05/27/2026

Most manufacturers have insurance. The ones still standing after a serious disruption had something else – they'd already thought through what would happen if their best machinist left, a supplier fell through or a ransomware attack shut the floor down for a week.

That's not pessimism. It's the difference between a business that bends and one that breaks.

We put together a guide on what the most resilient manufacturers actually do differently. It's not about buying more coverage – it's about building the kind of operation that doesn't depend on things going right.

Check out the guide: https://hubs.li/Q04hJVyb0

Ready to take your business strategy a step further? Take our free resiliency audit: https://hubs.li/Q04hKbg90

05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor the people who gave everything in service to this country.

From our team to yours – thank you. We don't take lightly what that sacrifice made possible. 🇺🇸