For those of us in the insurance industry, after a certain period of time, various lines of business, their abbreviations and the specific coverages provided by those lines become embedded into our brains. This occurs to the point where we…
If you’re like many business owners, once you get past the initial sigh and/or eye roll that accompanies the word “insurance,” you immediately start to think of property coverage as well as liability insurance. However, you probably don’t give much……
When it comes to insurance for a retail business, there are several coverages—like liability and property coverage— that immediately come to mind. For a retailer, these coverages make sense, but once you look deeper, there are other risks that retailer…
The popularity and shear number of craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries are on the rise. In the US, between 2016 and 2017, the number of: -Regional craft breweries increased 15.5%;
In recent years, we have seen many scandals at a number of corporations involving issues such as bribery, personal misconduct, and several glaringly egregious business practices.[i] The result of these scandals has led to reduced corporate profits as w…
As a small business owner, you know how hard you work to grow your business and keep it running efficiently. You find the perfect merchandise, hire the best workers you can, and market your business to keep new customers coming in. All this hard work n…
When underwriters think about risk, perils such as fire and theft come to mind. One risk that can be overlooked is improperly underwriting multiple named insureds. This article will discuss the importance of underwriting named insureds. A key element o…
When an emergency occurs, being prepared is no accident. It all starts with a good plan. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, up to 60% of small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster, so it is critical for every busi…
Harnessing the power of telematics services, EnRoute from Erie Insurance delivers driving intelligence to help business owners protect their employees. It may potentially lower business auto premiums too.
Communicating is like breathing for businesses. If communication stops, business halts. While different relationships may require different ways of communicating—for example you communicate with your team members differently than you would your custome…