Everyone is familiar with signs and signposts. We rely on them to give us directions to our destinations. They also show how far we must…
By Frank Thompson in BPN News
The propane marketer was visiting with his insurance agent when the topic of sexual harassment arose. After trading some war stories about cases that they…
By Frank Thompson in Bonding
If you’ve worked in the propane industry for a while, you’re likely aware that serious propane leaks and explosions are relatively rare. But you also…
Several years ago, when I was in Indiana visiting my father-in-law, he asked me to stop at an Albanese candy store in Merrillville, Indiana. Upon…
By Frank Thompson in BPN News
Frank B. Thompson, CPCU President PT Risk Management In part one of this article on harassment and what to do in the event of an…
The answer to the question above may depend on where your company is located. For propane companies located in the South, it may be hurricanes.…
By Frank Thompson in BPN News
Propane marketers that had a mediocre year in 2009 are looking for ways to save money. The economy and the continued high price of propane…
In summer 2020, I wrote an article published by Butane-Propane News entitled, “Insurance Headlines, Premiums Are Going Up,” which was meant to be a warning…
By Frank Thompson in BPN News
How Good is Your Fleet Safety Program? Frequently when we talk to propane marketers regarding their insurance loss ratio, the only item discussed is the…
In May, the Western Propane Trade Show & Convention brought together propane marketers from all around the West Coast. In visiting with the marketers at…