The Growing Role of AI in Active Shooter Prevention
Tragic shootings such as Uvalde are driving schools, businesses, and more to find new methods of active shooter prevention. Solutions are needed that not only help identify attacks but can quickly act on warning signs and prevent a shooting from ever taking place. As a result, the market for products that detect concealed weapons is […]
Violent Crime Victim Compensation: What Assistance Can Victims of Active Shooters Expect?
Last year, there were more than 650 mass shootings in the United States. For the victims of active shooter incidents, a common question they are forced to face is: What support exists for the resulting costs? Who will help the victims? It’s a question lawmakers and insurers are still answering. Gun violence costs the U.S. […]
Top 10 Things to Look for in an Active Assailant Insurance Policy
There were 371 mass shootings in the first seven months of 2022—a 36% increase from 2014. Due to this surge in mass shootings, it’s no longer safe to assume your standard business liability coverage adequately protects your company. As active assailant insurance policies vary wildly between insurers, we have seen substantial shortcomings in policies that […]
Should you invest in active shooter liability insurance?
Mass shootings in the United States are no longer rare occurrences. There were 371 mass shootings in the first seven months of 2022—a 36% increase from 2014. As the frequency of mass shootings rises, companies face mounting pressure to implement adequate preparations and safety measures for their employees. In fact, workers are filing more lawsuits […]
2022 Active Shooter Statistics: A Year in Review
In 2022, according to The Gun Violence Archive (GVA), an active shooter statistics database, 617 mass shootings occurred in the United States as of December 1st, 2022. This figure is a significant drop from last year’s high volume of mass shootings. 2021 saw 693 mass shootings, according to the FBI (a 50% increase over 2020). […]
Active Shooter and Terrorism Insurance Coverage
What You Need to Know About Active Shooter and Terrorism Insurance Coverage No one wants to think about being involved in a workplace violence or terrorism incident, let alone dealing with the aftermath. Unfortunately, these attacks have been on the rise in the last few decades with no end in sight. Being prepared is the […]
