Many first-time luxury vehicle owners make the mistake of buying an insurance policy with the lowest premium but, after an accident, they find out they are not given the level of customer service they expect and the insurer may not pay for the exact repairs they were expecting. You spent a lot of money on…Read more
Benefits of Combining Your Insurance with One Company
There are huge advantages to combining your auto and home insurance with a single company. The biggest and most direct benefit is getting a multiple-policy discount. However, it goes beyond that, and the advantages can work in your favor. Let’s look at the numerous variables on why this really works to your benefit. Discount The…Read more
COVID-19 Prompts Telemedicine Boom in Workers’ Compensation
The COVID-19 crisis has brought to the fore a cost-saving approach to medical care for injured workers being treated through the workers’ compensation system: telemedicine. Telemedicine has in recent years only slowly been taking hold in workers’ compensation, as doctors and injured workers both value that hands-on time they have when they meet. But often…Read more
Virginia Implements the Nation’s First COVID-19 Workplace Safety Standard
Virginia is on the cusp of creating the nation’s first pandemic workplace safety requirements for employers, a standard that many in the occupational safety and health community expect could be a model for other state-operated Occupational Safety and Health Administrations to follow. With no signs that Fed-OSHA is looking to develop similar regulations, some state…Read more
Does Business Insurance Cover Rioting, Looting?
As protests around the country descended into rioting and civil unrest, many businesses that have been looted, or seen their shops damaged or completely destroyed, will obviously be turning to their insurance to file a claim. While many companies were unsuccessful in filing business interruption claims for the COVID-19 crisis, claims for damage and theft…Read more
Does Insurance Cover Riots?
After a video surfaced showing a Minnesota police officer kneeling on George Floyd’s neck, many residents took to the streets. While most engaged in peaceful protest, many resorted to violence. The result was extensive property damage to local businesses. The question is, will insurance pay for repairs and lost of income due to a riot?…Read more
Texting While Driving Tickets Will Increase Insurance Premiums
One of the main reasons that car insurance rates are going up is the increase in distracted driving, which has led to a significant jump in vehicular deaths and accidents in the last five years. Despite most states in the country now having laws barring the use of your phone for talking or other tasks…Read more
COVID-19 Lawsuits
The novel coronavirus that broke out in the winter has caused immeasurable suffering, both physical and economic. For employers struggling to stay in business, this is a fraught time where mistakes in managing their workforces could lead to employee lawsuits. Here are 10 potential trouble spots to watch for. Workplace safety –Â Businesses that still have…Read more
Dog Owners Liable When Their Pets Bite
There were over 90 million dogs residing in people’s homes across the United States in 2018, according to the American Pet Products Association. Unfortunately, there are more than 5 million dog bites reported each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Of that amount, almost 900,000 require medical care, and about 50% of those…Read more
Does Business Insurance Cover Coronavirus?
COVID-19 is forcing businesses to face a number of risks, liability and insurance implications. Companies could seek coverage for a variety of claims stemming from the outbreak, including workers’ compensation, business interruption, liability and more. And, now that it is a pandemic, the economic fallout may be expansive – hitting your company’s operations in the…Read more
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