Ellerbrock-Norris

06/18/2026

For every $1 you spend on safety, you get $4–6 back.

Most contractors don't believe that until something goes wrong. Jesse Phillips, EN's Director of Safety, says the companies that push back on the cost are usually the ones calling him six months later.

In this episode of the , Elliot and Jesse break down what preventable incidents actually cost – the downtime, the insurance impact, the mod that follows you for three years – and why the investment looks a lot different after the fact.

Hear the full conversation: https://hubs.li/Q04lVlW_0

06/17/2026

The small problems that turn into expensive ones usually had witnesses. Someone who saw it coming and said nothing – not out of carelessness, but because the culture made silence feel safer than speaking up.

That's one thread in a bigger conversation about what morale actually costs when it's treated as a people issue instead of a business one.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04lJtDk0

Ready to dive even deeper? Take our free risk assessment: https://hubs.li/Q04lKfCv0

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

06/15/2026

We're hiring a Client Executive!

This is a senior commercial insurance role built for someone who's ready to lead the relationship, not just manage the account. Renewal strategy, client meetings, mentoring the team, shaping how we serve our most complex clients.

Real ownership, real impact.

10+ years in commercial insurance, P&C license, experience with middle-market accounts. Omaha, Lincoln, or Hastings.

Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q04lsbS00

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.