DiNicola Insurance Services

10/22/2026

When a recall notice hits, it’s usually at the worst possible time: during the lunch rush, right after you’ve unpacked the delivery, or once the product has been sliced, portioned and tucked into deli containers with nothing but a...

When a recall notice hits, it’s usually at the worst possible time: during the lunch rush, right after you’ve unpacked the delivery, or once the product has been sliced, portioned and tucked into deli containers with nothing but a strip of masking tape to say what it is.

10/09/2026

When we talk about restaurant kitchen safety, certain things tend to come to mind like burns, cuts, slips, equipment, lifting injuries and food safety. Of course, all those matter, but a there's another part of the kitchen worth...

Researchers from Stanford University, PSE Healthy Energy and New York University studied 27 commercial kitchens in California, Pennsylvania and New York. They looked at air quality, temperatures & several pollutants under real working conditions. Their findings were eye-opening.

09/25/2026

Food donation is one of those ideas that sounds simple until you try to fit it into the middle of a restaurant operation. A restaurant has perfectly good food it isn’t going to use. A local organization could use it. Connecting the two...

Food donation is one of those ideas that sounds simple until you try to fit it into the middle of a restaurant operation. A restaurant has perfectly good food it isn’t going to use. A local organization could use it. Connecting the two should be easy. But someone still has to fig

09/18/2026

When restaurants think about risk management, the conversation often centers on the obvious things: slips and falls, burns, cuts, food safety, equipment, workers’ compensation and emergency procedures. But there is another piece that...

09/11/2026

Food recalls can create an immediate operational challenge for restaurants. When a recall notice is issued, operators need to quickly determine whether the affected product is in their inventory, whether it has already been served or used in preparation, and what steps are required to remove it safely.

A clear response plan can make that process much easier, particularly when decisions need to be made quickly.

Food recalls can create an immediate operational challenge for restaurants. When a recall notice is issued, operators need to quickly determine whether the affected product is in their inventory, whether it has already been served or...

03/20/2026

A recent industry article from Zywave indicates that restaurant security is no longer just about physical barriers like deadbolts and safes. While those are still foundational, most risks now stem from the ways physical operations and...

A recent industry article from Zywave indicates that restaurant security is no longer just about physical barriers like deadbolts and safes. While those are still foundational, most risks now stem from the ways physical operations and digital tools interact. Predictable routines,

10/07/2025

October is here, and with it comes the 22nd annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. While it’s a great time to focus on security, the truth is that cyber threats happen every day. For your business, protecting your data, your customers,...

09/19/2025

When we think of Cyber Insurance, we usually think of big corporations dealing with multi-million-dollar data breaches.

And yes, those are big deals. But so is a small business that accidentally downloads a virus.

In fact, smaller businesses usually have next to no protection, making them prime targets for cyber criminals.

That’s why Cyber Liability is great for all businesses, no matter how big or small.

09/10/2025

Finding a qualified candidate is a challenge; finding one who comes with a trusted endorsement is a strategic advantage. Moving beyond the basics requires a proactive and structured approach. Instead of simply waiting for referrals to...

I spent almost two decades as a recruiter for consulting services companies, placing high-level professionals on critical projects mostly in the technology space. The pressure was always on to line up the perfect person or team, often...

08/27/2025

A landmark California bill (SB 68) is set for a vote in September that would require restaurants to list the top nine food allergens on their menus.

Proponents argue it's a critical safety measure, while the industry warns of unmanageable costs and new liability risks. Check out our latest article that breaks down both sides of the issue.

A landmark California bill sparks a critical debate: How do we protect 33 million Americans with food allergies without overburdening the…