Risk Assessment
Overview
With our consultative approach to risk assessment, we are here to guide your questions on new construction, existing systems, and general procedures. When you ask for our help, you become our priority 365 days a year. Our team will provide you with unmatched attention to detail, a superior level of service, and the confidence that you will receive specialized and competitive coverage–every time.

Analyzing operations, pinpointing risks and providing solutions is what we do.
Working with mill owners and their employees across the country has provided our engineers with an expanded view of the industry. Observing and taking part in different processes, we know what works and what will need additional attention. From hot work programs to housekeeping and fire protection engineering, we have you covered. Seeing your success, along with promoting a safety-minded forest products community, is our ultimate goal.
Safety and Risk Management
By focusing our efforts on safety, your operations will run more smoothly and you will have a more productive and healthy workforce.
Technical Consultation
In assessing an operation, our team will look from top to bottom, inside and out, to determine risk mitigation plans and procedures to help your business.
Technical Loss Analysis
We focus on what we can do before a claim occurs. Evaluating prior loss history and accident records is one way we reduce future claims.
Underwriting/Risk Evaluation
Internal and external forces can contribute to your exposures. Our goal is to analyze and diminish these risks so your business can continue to grow.
The team at Continental Underwriters understands the concept of “bringing value” to the insured and their agency partners when designing an insurance program for their clients. Their expertise in the wood products industry helped them improve the overall property coverage of our insured specifically regarding the business income limits and stock through-put policy. They offered unique insight into the nuances of these coverages and the insured received broader coverage for their exposure for a comparable premium. The entire team is focused on professional service that is best in class.
-Insurance Agent
Risk Assessment Tool Box
- Accident Investigation
- Basics of Lockout-Tagout
- Developing a Loss Control Program
- Equipment Breakdown Coverage for Sawmills
- Establishing a Return to Work Program
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