The federal government is in a partial shutdown, and while essential functions are operating, certain areas such as national parks are completely closed. These events pose varied risks for businesses and a variety of insurance and other risk mitigation products may cover some losses.

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NAPSLO board members Robert Sargent, Gil Hine and Hank Haldeman weigh in.

With his term as NAPSLO president drawing to a close, Matt Nichols reflected on the associations accomplishments of the last year. Nichols pointed to a number of ways in which the association has grown and expanded its offerings to members during his term.