About the Author
Protect & Defend columnist Ed Branam, DVM, is the veterinary and animal services program manager at Safehold Special Risk Inc. A 1977 graduate of the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Branam has worked in the insurance industry for the past 20 years. He is a former Sacramento, California, veterinarian and a former veterinary affairs manager with Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
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Business Insurance
In Case of Emergency
A response plan should be communicated and drilled so employees can readily put it into action.Business Insurance
When Employees Sue You
EPLI stands ready to safeguard you and your clinic’s assets from legal claims arising from workplace disputes.Business Insurance
6 Major Risks to Your Business
Practice owners should proactively manage ever-evolving threats. Insurance can help.Business Insurance
The Dishonest Truth
Employee embezzlement is no small matter. Practice leaders can do a lot to prevent, or at least limit, it.Business Insurance
Insure Your Property Properly
The cost of replacing and repairing buildings and their contents is rising fast because of inflation.Personal Wellness
The Second Victims
When a mistake harms a patient, the caregivers also pay a heavy price.
Business Insurance
The Freedom to Freelance
Veterinarians working as independent contractors should investigate insurance coverage and purchase what an employer doesn’t provide.