We are often asked why are insurance rates increasing? I didn’t file a claim or get a ticket. Insurance premiums are a function of these factors: The perception of future risks, recent catastrophic claims and the return available on investment. Huge fires and other disasters factor in, such as the Colorado Springs blazes earlier this…Read more
Landlords May Be Legally Liable For Tenants’ Injuries
One of the risks from being a landlord is that tenants or visitors to the premises may get injured. Injuries may result from factors out of the landlord’s control. However, in some cases the landlord may be legally liable for accident. Negligence A landlord is legally liable for a tenant’s or visitor’s injury if he…Read more
The Importance of Insurance Company Ratings and Financial Strength
Insurance is a very special industry. The whole value of an insurance policy of any kind resides within a simple promise: The promise to pay a potentially large benefit in the event of a claim. But the claim could happen many, many years in the future. For example, life insurance policies routinely pay no benefit…Read more
How Do Insurance Agents Get Paid?
We are often asked “how do insurance agents get paid”? Insurance agents generally work on commission but before we get to the pay structure lets review the different options you have to purchase insurance. Direct You can purchase insurance directly from the insurance company. Examples of direct companies are Geico, Elephant, The General and Esurance.…Read more
Cargo Insurance
Cargo insurance provides insurance on the freight or commodity hauled by a For-hire trucker. It covers your liability for cargo that is lost or damaged due to causes such as fire, collision, or striking of a load. If your load is accidentally dumped on a roadway or waterway (Removal Expenses coverage), cargo insurance pays for…Read more
Jewelry Insurance
What’s the point of having nice things if you have to worry about losing them? Protect the worth of your jewelry and other cherished items by adding an Inland Marine policy also known as scheduled personal property. Protect the things that matter to you Look around your house. What are the items that are most…Read more
Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance, or errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, is a type of coverage that protects certain individuals and corporations that provide professional services to their clients. For insurance purposes, “professionals” are defined as those who have special knowledge or skills in a certain area and who use those skills or knowledge to provide advice…Read more
Special Event Insurance and Unique Risks
Fall is nearly here again! Football and tailgating are back, as well as the beautiful foliage that the east coast offers every year. Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and fall festivals are always fun to attend in the fall as well. While many people enjoy these events, it can be stressful to find proper insurance for…Read more
