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Category: Business Insurance

Surety Bonds Vs. Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) Insurance

Surety bonds are a useful service, but not the same thing as professional liability insurance, also known as errors and omissions (E&O) insurance. You may need both surety bonds and professional liability insurance to safeguard your business. What Are Surety Bonds? A surety bond is a contract between three or more parties, issued by a surety company on behalf of a party known as the...

Can I Still See My Own Doctor After Filing For Workers' Compensation?

There is no yes or no answer to that question. Each state has its own set of complicated rules for when you can see your own doctor for a work-related injury covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Generally, but with some exceptions, your employer’s insurance company determines which doctors you see when you have filed a workers’ comp claim. Workers’ compensation can be confusing, and the...

Do I Need Liquor Liability Insurance If I Only Sell Beer Or Wine?

Despite the name, you will need to make sure you add liquor liability insurance to your business policy if you serve beer or wine at your business. Although most business liability insurance automatically includes host liquor coverage, this only applies to small functions hosted by an enterprise that is not in the business of selling alcohol. Our experienced agency can help ensure you have the...

5 Questions About Commercial Auto Insurance

Commercial auto insurance and personal auto insurance are not the same. If you are a business owner, our knowledgeable agency can help you find the coverage you need. The following are five important things any business owner should know about commercial auto insurance. What Is the Purpose of Commercial Auto Insurance? Commercial auto insurance is designed to protect your business from legal claims of property...

Sexual Harassment Is Real

The EEOC just released the latest numbers relating to employment claims, and they remind us of the need for employment practices liability insurance. Retaliation was the most frequently filed charge with the EEOC in 2018, followed by race and disability. Sexual harassment charges with the EEOC increased by 13.6%, based on preliminary 2018 results. Monetary awards recovered for victims of sexual harassment increased by 47.4%....