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While there’s typically no such thing as one-size-fits-all when it comes to insurance, commercial insurance is designed to offer protection to a wide range of businesses and industries from broad coverage to niche needs. The functions of these companies can…
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Category: Business, Central, Commercial, Liability
Tags: building, building contents, building coverage, business income coverage, commercial, commercial building, Commercial general liability, commercial insurance, commercial policies, commercial property, exposure, exposures, general liability, liability, office, office building, offices, property
Choosing the right snow removal service is a crucial step in winter preparation for businesses and homeowners alike. Here are seven expert tips for choosing a reputable and reliable contractor this season. Step #1: Require an on-site visit or evaluation…
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Category: Business, Claims, Commercial, Liability, Prevention, Weather
Tags: certificate of insurance, commercial property, ice, liability, slip and fall, snow and ice, snow removal contractor, winter weather, workers' compensation
We’re breaking down some of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation’s most iconic scenes as we explore the liability risks and insurance implications of hosting the hap-hap-happiest Christmas since…well, you know.
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Category: Claims, Liability, Personal, Risk Management
Tags: christmas vacation, claims, Clark Griswold, clark w. griswold, insurnace, liability, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation, risks
One of the toughest parts of commercial insurance is identifying all of the exposures a business might have. I met with a new client yesterday, Darth Vader, who is the Operations Manager for a business called The Empire. It sounds…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Cyber, Liability, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: Builders Risk, Business coverage, commercial cyber, commercial insurance, company vehicles, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, exposures, inland marine policy, Lessor's Risk, liability, loss control, underwriter, workers' compensation
When I’m completing a risk management review for one of our commercial partners, the most common area of losses we discuss are fleet claims. Whether your company has one vehicle or 100, having drivers out on the roadway poses a…
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Category: Auto, Business, Claims, Commercial, Liability, Loss Control, Risk Management, Technology
Tags: accident investigation, business, car camera, commercial, commercial insurance, company drivers, company vehicles, fleet claims, fleet management, fleet performance, fleet safety program, fleet tracking, liability, risk management, telematics
While much of risk management for condominium associations boils down to common sense – ensure exterior surfaces and vegetation are well-maintained, utilize guidelines pertaining to the usage of grills or fire pits, and utilize procedures to ensure association funds aren’t…
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Category: Business, Communication, Liability, Loss Control, Risk Management
Tags: condo association, condo association master policy, condominium declarations, directors and officers, Employment Practices Liability Insurance, liability, ordinance or law coverage, risk management
We didn’t know if there would be a football season this year, but here we are! The BIG Ten has even reversed its earlier decision, and now games will start in October…GO BUCKS! COVID-19 has changed how we’ll watch these…
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Category: Business, Commercial, Employees, Liability, Loss Control, Prevention
Tags: alcohol awareness, alcohol awareness training course, alcohol consumption, alcohol related accident, alcohol training, bar, bar owners, bartenders, COVID-19, fines, football season, intoxication, liability, loss control, loss control representative, restaurant, safety, Safety Tips, servers, TIPS, workers' compensation
Imagine your child and his friends are playing with the new, family pup in the backyard. Suddenly, the dog bites your son’s friend in the face causing permanent harm. You are legally liable for the costs, and the limits on…
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Category: Accident, Auto, Claims, Liability, Personal, Umbrella
Tags: insurance policy, liability, liability coverage, liability exposures, liability insurance, liability limits, Personal Umbrella, personal umbrella policy
Many people in the insurance industry will agree that umbrellas are one of the most misunderstood lines of insurance coverage in existence. Of course, it’s easy to understand why when you look up the definition of “umbrella” and get explanations…
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Category: Business, Claims, Commercial, Liability
Tags: blanket additional insured, business owner, Commercial general liability, commercial umbrella policy, general liability, independent agent, liability, liability coverage, owning a business, professional liability, protection, umbrella, umbrella policy
A few years ago, my dad started his own archery business out of his and my mom’s garage. He LOVES hunting and has a passion for helping others improve their hunting experiences, whether it’s buying a new bow, fixing a…
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Category: Business, Claims, Commercial, Financial, Home, Household Inventory, Independent Agents, Liability, Personal, Trusted Choice
Tags: commercial, commercial insurance, commercial policy, home business, home business policy, home insurance, home office, home-based business, homeowners insurance, homeowners policy, independent agent, liability, liability claims, merchandise, slip and fall, slip and fall accidents, small business, Trusted Choice