Inside Active Assailant Claims: Real Stories, Real Impact
Active assailant incidents are no longer viewed as low-probability, isolated events. Organizations across industries are recognizing the need for specialized coverage. Not just for catastrophic loss, but for the very real operational, financial, and human impacts that follow threats and incidents. The following real-world examples illustrate the value of active assailant insurance and how this […]
Active Assailant Insurance Explained: Key Coverage Features and Use Cases
For organizations of all kinds—from schools and retailers to event venues and corporate offices—understanding how to prepare for Active Assailant threats has become an essential part of modern risk management. Active Assailant Insurance is designed to help organizations respond to and recover from violent events, offering financial protection, crisis support, and resources that go far […]
How to Stay Crisis-Ready in 2026
David Riedman, PhD, Chief Data Officer at Merrill Herzog provides proactive steps to be crisis ready. As organizations head into 2026, the conversation around “crisis readiness” is no longer hypothetical. Violent incidents motivated by ideology, personal grievance, workplace conflict, and radicalization continue to occur across industries meaning the expectations placed on employers, schools, and public […]
What Recent Shooting Incidents Teach Church Safety Teams About Preparedness
Faith communities are not isolated from the threats that affect the broader world. Within the past year, multiple shooting incidents at churches, synagogues, and mosques have reinforced the need for structured safety planning. While these events are rare, they can be devastating when they occur, and many congregations now rely on church safety teams as part of […]
Festival Security: Protecting Seasonal Events from Rising Threats
Fall festivals, haunted houses, and holiday markets bring joy and tradition to communities across the country, yet these gatherings also carry growing risks. Unfortunately, as violent incidents at public events become more common, organizers must consider how to create memorable experiences and protect attendees and their organizations. Proactive festival security is no longer optional; it has become […]
What Every Stadium and Venue Needs to Know About Active Assailant Insurance
Large venues bring people together for entertainment, sports, and community gatherings. However, they also attract risks. That is why venues should consider active assailant insurance as a vital part of their safety strategy. Understanding venue risks Stadiums and event venues face unique security challenges not typically found in standard commercial spaces. Large crowds, open layouts, […]