Wildfires can pose particular dangers to both lives and property because they often begin unnoticed and can spread quickly. According to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), windborne embers present a significant threat [...]
Many contracts involving the sale or exchange of goods and services may require surety bonds. This scenario applies beyond construction to include service contractors, manufacturers, underground utilities operations, building materials suppliers and installers, and retailers and wholesalers. [...]
Many business owners today don’t think about it once their policy has been issued. But that may be a critical mistake. In fact, an estimated 22% of small businesses are underinsured. Especially when a small [...]
For the past 25 years, many companies have been successful in effectively improving workplace safety. According to the 2014 National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) report, claim frequency has declined at an average rate of [...]
Many renters don't realize how much they could benefit from having an insurance policy that can help protect their valuables in a life-changing event like a fire or theft. If you assume that damage to your property [...]
Recent innovations in construction equipment can provide contractors with new capabilities, while helping to enhance safety and productivity. Industry trends such as skilled worker shortages, volatile energy prices and equipment theft can help incentivize contractors [...]
When you’re planning a vacation, you’re probably thinking about booking a flight, a hotel and maybe a rental car. While you’re in the process of all that planning, it’s a good time to consider another [...]
You don’t need to be an insurance expert when you set out to buy your first home, but it can be a challenge when you come across the terms “homeowners insurance” and “mortgage insurance” for [...]
We buy many different types of insurance to protect ourselves and our families. Most adults will enroll in health insurance programs; if you have a car you buy auto insurance; if you own or rent [...]
Every business owner and employer's single greatest risk of lawsuits is from employees. Unfortunately, while every business has some basic form of general commercial liability insurance for protection against injuries and slander, many do not [...]
