Monday, July 15, 2019Commercial Liability Rates Start Climbing as Lawsuits Rise Commercial general liability insurance rates are starting to edge higher after years of flat or declining rates, depending on your market. A new survey by MarketScout found that general liability, umbrella/excess and professional liability lines increased by 2% in the first quarter of 2019. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 3, 2019Ensure Your Next Party Doesn't Turn into a Liability There’s nothing like the combination of good food and good friends. Whether it’s a potluck dinner for a few of the neighbors, or a wedding for 500 guests, these are events that make memories. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 17, 2019How will you cover your Share of Liability above your Coverage Limits? Do you have enough liability insurance? If there were a vehicle accident for which you were at fault, and a family breadwinner for whom you are liable were disabled or killed, would your auto liability policy offer enough coverage to pay for a lifetime of lost wages due to an accident you may have caused? READ MORE >>
Monday, April 15, 2019Dog Bite Prevention If you own a dog, you should be aware that it is not completely unlikely that your dog may bite. According to 2009 figures from the CDC, approximately 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year. Of these bites, about one in five result in wounds that require medical attention. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 4, 2019The New Landscape of Risk That Every Business Should Prepare For Businesses are facing larger and larger liability claims throughout the country, driven by a number of legal trends that are resulting in bigger lawsuit awards and new risks that many companies are unprepared for. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 4, 2019The New Landscape of Risk That Every Business Should Prepare For Businesses are facing larger and larger liability claims throughout the country, driven by a number of legal trends that are resulting in bigger lawsuit awards and new risks that many companies are unprepared for. READ MORE >>
Monday, October 1, 2018Why Your Firm May Need Professional Liability Coverage A majority of companies are leaving themselves exposed in one crucial area as they take on high-end professional services work. As more companies' work is intangible, many firms are missing a critical element of protection for their professional services. READ MORE >>
Monday, September 17, 2018When Does Your Commercial Liability Insurance Company Have to Defend You in Court? Most insurance policies will provide some level of indemnity if you are financially harmed by something covered by the policy. That's the whole point of having insurance, right? But financial pain isn't the only kind of damage you may suffer. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 14, 2018What is 'Additional Insured' Coverage? A common clause in an independent or subcontractor agreement is the requirement of an "additional insured" endorsement. A construction contract, especially when a subcontractor is performing for the general contractor, is an example of the type of arrangement that often requires this endorsement. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 24, 2018Load up on Liability Insurance to Stay in Business When purchasing liability insurance, business owners usually question how much insurance they need - how much is enough? The answer for one construction firm in Florida: At least $3.6 million. Late in 2006, two temporary construction workers were electrocuted while working on a Miami apartment building. READ MORE >>
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