Are you a board member for a non-profit or business? Pending litigation involving Richmond based Health Diagnostic Laboratory Inc illustrates the importance of Directors and Officers Liability insurance (D&O Insurance). Some of the directors and officers of HDL who are facing potential lawsuits will be able to access proceeds from a $10 million insurance policy…Read more
Uninsured Motorist Coverage
Unfortunately some driver’s do not follow the law and drive without insurance. According to DMV.org the Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that 1 out of every 7 drivers in the United States is currently driving without car insurance. Some states are now requiring uninsured motorist coverage and you might be wondering what exactly I am…Read more
What Does Liability Insurance Cover?
When you buy a used car you have a choice to make. Should you purchase full coverage insurance or just liability? Before you can answer this questions let’s review what each coverage means. Full Coverage Insurance Full coverage insurance means you have coverage for your vehicle. The 2 main components to full coverage insurance are…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
Trucking Insurance and Cargo Coverage
If you are in the trucking or fleet business, you understand the importance of delivering goods and services in a safe and timely manner. But what if an unexpected event occurs that prevents or delays your delivery? Or what happens if you or one of your drivers is involved in an at-fault accident? Trucking insurance…Read more
Commercial Transportation Insurance
Any business that has a large fleet of vehicles, or even just one vehicle used for business, needs some type of commercial auto insurance. Commercial transportation insurance, or business auto insurance, is like your personal auto insurance policy but it covers trucking, charter buses, specialized transport, construction equipment, vehicles for hire, waste and refuse hauling,…Read more
Uber Allowed to Operate in Virginia
Virginia Reaches Temporary Agreement to Allow Safe, Regulated Operation of Uber and Lyft The Department of Motor Vehicles has informed Uber and Lyft that their applications for transportation broker’s licenses and temporary operating authority have been granted, effective immediately, they meet an extensive set of regulations to promote passenger safety, have appropriate insurance, and comply…Read more
Remodeling Contractors Insurance
We often receive calls at the agency from contractors inquiring about their various insurance needs. There are many different types of commercial insurance policies available for contractors. Below are just some of the policies available to contractors to help protect themselves and their business. Commercial General Liability (CGL) policy One of the most common and…Read more
What Umbrella Insurance Is and Who Needs It
Insurance policies can be confusing, so it’s nice when you can at least understand what their names mean. Umbrella insurance provides us with a perfect example a self-explanatory name. On the most basic level, insurance policies and umbrellas perform the same function: protection. Insurance protects you from financial hardships and an umbrella protects you from…Read more
Do I need to buy more than the minimum bodily injury liability protection?
Not if you’re a billionaire and aren’t concerned about forking over hundreds of thousands of dollars if you injure others in a car accident. For the rest of us, the answer is almost always yes. Bodily injury protection can be what stands between you and bankruptcy. By paying it, you can lean on your insurance…Read more
