Common Benefits Of Commercial Property Insurance
Posted: August 4, 2020
Common Benefits Of Commercial Property InsuranceOwning commercial property carries significant risks, which is one reason many businesses elect to lease rather than own. Fire, theft, and natural disasters such as tornadoes and hurricanes can have a heavy financial impact. Commercial property insurance is designed to help mitigate the risk of owning commercial property. What Types Of Protection Does Commercial Property Insurance Provide? When a commercial property is leased or rented,...
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Work-Related Accidents Outside The Workplace?
Posted: July 19, 2020
Does Workers’ Comp Cover Work-Related Accidents Outside The Workplace?Most states in the U.S. require all employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees in case of work-related injuries. What if a worker is injured in an accident that occurs at a location other than the job site or workplace? Generally, if the employee was acting in the course of his or her employment when the accident occurred, the incident will be covered...
Is My Small Business Big Enough For Key Person Insurance?
Posted: July 4, 2020
Is My Small Business Big Enough For Key Person Insurance?Any business, large or small, may need key person (key man) insurance. If you are starting with a small business, your focus is likely to be on pressing matters, such as getting your product or service out, hiring the right people, managing your expenses, and paying the bills. Buying key person insurance may not be the most urgent item on your agenda, but it can...
Employment Practices Liability Insurance
Posted: June 19, 2020
Employment Practices Liability InsuranceThe number of lawsuits filed by employees against their employers has been rising. While most suits are filed against large corporations, no company is immune to such lawsuits. Recognizing that smaller companies now need this kind of protection, we provide this coverage as an endorsement to our Business owners Policy (BOP). EPLI provides protection against many kinds of employee lawsuits, including claims of: Sexual harassment...
How Is Contractors General Liability Insurance Different From Standard Commercial Liability Insurance?
Posted: June 19, 2020
How Is Contractors General Liability Insurance Different From Standard Commercial Liability Insurance?Any business needs general liability insurance. Contractors, subcontractors, and independent tradesmen need this type of coverage, not only to protect their business, but often as a requirement for the job. Trades that need contractors general liability insurance include construction, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, and masons. What Is Standard Commercial Liability Insurance? Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance protects a business from financial loss due to liability...