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McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance provides specialized insurance to the amusement industry.

For 40+ years, McGowan Allied Specialty Insurance has provided specialized insurance to our clients in the amusement and entertainment industries. Our experienced team offers unparalleled guidance and support to protect and grow our clients' businesses.

11/02/2026

Giant snowmen, motion-sensor reindeer, elaborate light displays. Holiday decor makes the season magical, and it also brings fire, tripping, and electrical hazards.

Our guide covers lighting and decorating best practices for holiday festivals, plus what to look for when hiring a contractor to install your displays.

Read the full article: mcgowanallied.com/keep-the-holidays-bright-with-decorating-best-practices/

Decking out your venue this season? Start here.

10/27/2026

Extension cords are the most common power fix on-site — and one of the most overlooked exposures. The wrong cord, or the right cord pushed past its rating, is how a routine setup turns into a fire or shock claim.

Our article breaks down how to size a cord correctly, when GFCI protection is required, and why 'temporary' power should never become a permanent fixture.

Read the full breakdown: https://mcgowanallied.com/you-wouldnt-stick-your-hand-in-a-gators-mouthso-why-would-you-fool-with-electricity/

What's your team's policy on extension cord inspections? Tell us below.

10/22/2026

Next week, the McGowan Allied team is heading to Pennsylvania for the PACE Ride Safety Seminar, jointly presented by the Pennsylvania State Showmen's Association and the Pennsylvania Amusement Parks Association.

It's Pennsylvania's original, nationally recognized ride safety training, running October 27–30 with classroom sessions at Saint Vincent College and hands-on training at Idlewild & SoakZone.

If you'll be there, we'd love to connect.

Reach out ahead of the seminar: [email protected].

10/20/2026

A real preparedness plan starts before anything happens: a professional security assessment, staff trained to recognize warning signs, open communication lines with local responders, and free training resources through DHS and FEMA.

It's a hard topic to think about, but far easier to address now than after the fact.

Save this checklist and share it with your leadership team.

10/13/2026

Mark your calendars: the McGowan Allied team will be at the ZAA Annual Conference, November 9–13, in New Orleans, LA.

It's the Zoological Association of America flagship event, bringing together zoo, aquarium, and wildlife park professionals from across the country.

Will we see you in New Orleans? Let us know.

10/09/2026

Five quick checks before you plug in: inspect the cord, match the gauge to the power demand, retire anything damaged, remember that 'temporary' has a 90-day limit, and always use GFCI protection outdoors.

Small habits like these are often the difference between a non-event and a claim.

Save this one for your maintenance team.

10/06/2026

Fall doesn't end severe weather season, it shifts it. Lingering flooding, continued storm activity, and the operational hiccups that come with changing conditions are exactly why this quarter's focus is transition and continuity, not just cleanup.

Our Weathering the Storm: Fall Edition guide walks through what to do before, during, and after a weather event, with an eye toward keeping operations running and your guest experience protected when conditions shift fast.

Read the full guide: https://mcgowanallied.com/is-your-business-ready-for-the-fall-storm-transition/

Fall weather can turn fast. Here's what to have in place before it does.

10/01/2026

Safety touches everything we do here: the rides, the midways, the concessions, the fleets, and the guests who walk through the gate. This October, we're breaking it down piece by piece.

We'll be covering electrical safety on-site, emergency preparedness planning, and getting ahead of fall weather, all through the lens of protecting your guest experience and your bottom line.

Follow along all month for practical insight you can actually put to use.

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09/29/2026

National Preparedness Month wraps up this week, but the habits it's meant to build shouldn't.

The strongest operations don't treat training and safety awareness as a once-a-year push. They build it into onboarding, shift changes, and everyday routine, all year long.

If this month's content raised questions about your own program, let's talk.

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09/24/2026

Guest incidents and employee incidents often start the same way: a moment nobody was watching closely enough.

The walkway that wasn't checked. The parking lot that wasn't lit. The staff member who wasn't sure how to respond. Training and awareness close both gaps, whether the person at risk is wearing a name badge or holding a ticket.

This month's content has covered a lot of ground. If it raised questions about your own program, let's talk.

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