The world of insurance can be a complicated maze of initials and acronyms, which are often seemingly used to confuse the insurance buyer. Among the hodge-podge of acronyms, nicknames and “short-fors” are E & O and D & O which, when used together, have comfortably sunk into the industry lexicon as meaning anything and everything…Read more
Ransomware Is Major Threat Facing Businesses
Ransomware is turning out to be the biggest cyber threat facing companies in 2017 after attacks more than quadrupled in 2016 from the year prior, according to a new study. If you are not familiar with this fast-evolving cyber threat, typically the perpetrators will essentially lock down your database and/or computer system and make it…Read more
Builders Risk Insurance
Builders’ policies are not totally comprehensive. While specific policies vary, the vast majority of construction coverage policies are written based on a regulator-approved standard form. So for the most part, you can expect your policy to cover the buildings and structures on the property, including the systems directly installed thereto. Usually, your standard policy will…Read more
Do I Need Workers Comp Insurance?
Workers comp insurance provides coverage for medical benefits and wage replacement when an employee is injured or killed on the job. When an injured employee accepts workers’ compensation payments, he or she legally gives up the right to sue the employer later for damages or negligence. This is commonly known as the compensation bargain, and…Read more
Commercial Auto Rates
By now, you’ve likely noticed that your commercial automotive insurance rates have been increasing since last year, and for now, there seems to be no slowing the momentum. The increase is probably noticeable since the period between 2011 and 2016 saw rates drop thanks to a number of factors, including fewer accidents, fewer cars on…Read more
Determining Fault in an Auto Accident
Determining who is legally responsible in an auto accident requires identifying who the negligent party is. In most cases, common sense can be used to determine fault, but often drivers do not know exactly which laws were broken by the at-fault party. This makes it more difficult to prove a case to an insurer when…Read more
How Much Umbrella Protection do I Need?
One million dollars is the minimum amount of coverage for an umbrella policy. However, insurance companies usually offer these types of insurance policies in one million dollar increments and often go up to ten or twenty million. Some companies that target high net worth individuals may offer up to hundred million or more. Most people…Read more
Using Ride Services to Your Holiday Party Can Save You Thousands
With the widespread availability of ride services, such as Lyft and Uber, there is no reason to drive to your holiday party, especially if you drink. Nowadays, with lower limits on blood alcohol levels than in the past, driving while being above the threshold doesn’t take much. The cost of driving under the influence can…Read more
Insurance For Green Commercial Buildings
A study by the U.S. Green Building Council estimated that environmentally-friendly, or “green” construction, would grow at a compound annual rate of 9.5 percent between 2014 and 2019. Traditional property insurance products do not adequately cover these innovative construction methods and materials. In recent years, the insurance industry has unveiled new coverages to help cover…Read more
Cyber Crimes
Cyber crime has grown into a massive expense for businesses and organizations around the world. According to a recent report by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, it costs the global economy an estimated $445 billion annually. It costs the world’s four largest economies – the US, China, Japan and Germany – more than $200 billion.…Read more
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