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How the LHWCA Act Impacts Your Business

Nov

26

2020

Running a business can often prove to be a serious headache. This is especially true when it comes to taking out the right insurance plan. In most cases, the insurance that will work best for your company will depend entirely on the industry in which you operate. Typically, employees who are injured on the job ...

What Does Builders Risk Insurance Cover?

Nov

23

2020

A type of construction insurance, known as builders risk, covers materials, equipment and property related to building projects. It protects both new structures and renovations. However, does a builders risk policy cover liability? Builders Risk This type of coverage safeguards construction sites from loss and damage during a project, but it does not typically include liability ...

Changes Coming to the Cannabis Industry

Nov

10

2020

Recent years have seen a number of positive changes occur in favor of the cannabis industry. Once thought an unlikely outcome, states are now legalizing medical and recreational marijuana at a record pace. Of course, there are still plenty of setbacks. Due to cannabis still being illegal on a federal scale, there are countless complications ...

Should Nurses Invest in Malpractice Insurance?

Nov

4

2020

Medical malpractice has been on the rise in recent years, and it’s not just physicians and surgeons who need to worry. Claims against nurses are increasing as well. Any wrongful act by a medical professional is considered medical malpractice. While nurses may assume that their employer’s liability coverage will protect them if a claim is ...

Protect Your Assisted Living Facility From Unwanted Claims

Oct

28

2020

Assisted living centers are vulnerable to many types of claims and lawsuits. Developing a comprehensive plan that considers all of the potential risks is crucial. Type of Risks Lawsuits can be filed for a number of reasons at assisted living facilities, including accidents from falls, abuse or neglect by facility workers and mistakes in dispersing ...

Top 3 Reasons You Need Directors and Officers Coverage

Oct

14

2020

The directors and officers who make the tough decisions and keep the company running are also the employees most at risk if they fail in their duties. Even wen you know you have the best personnel, it is still important to purchase D and O coverage for these top three reasons. Covers Defense Costs Because ...

3 Important Things You Should Know About Segregated Cell Captive Insurance

Oct

8

2020

Captive insurance companies are a great risk management solution to the shortfalls or omissions of traditional insurance policies. However, not all companies can create their own captive for various reasons, but segregated cell captive insurance is a great alternative. Smaller Companies Can Participate Creating a stand-alone captive requires significant time and capital investment that smaller ...

Organizing Your Valet Service for Successful Events

Sep

29

2020

Valet parking is a guest’s first impression and the last one, too. Knowing how to organize valet parking for your events is vital to your organization’s success and ensures good reviews and future business. Know Details Ahead of Time First, find out the number of expected attendees. Then, scope out the available parking area at ...

How Non-Profits Benefit from Balance Transfers

Sep

2

2020

COVID-19 has stretched the budgets of many non-profits as state governments and local municipalities are under increasing financial pressure. This means cutbacks in revenue and reductions in social service funding which many organizations greatly need to continue operations. A balance transfer hack is a way to get around high-interest rates and reduce costs by transferring ...

Marketing Fundamentals for Boat Rental Companies

Aug

24

2020

A boat rental company relies heavily on its marketing efforts to bring in customers. A coastal area that attracts a lot of tourists is likely to have several competing companies, so promotional efforts are essential to setting your business apart from your competitors. Create an Outstanding Website One of the most important boat rental marketing ...