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Errors and Omissions Insurance: Do You Need It?
Errors and Omissions Insurance: Do You Need It?

Errors and Omissions Insurance: Do You Need It?

Mistakes happen to everyone, even professionals. Whether you are a real estate agent and you forgot to include important details about a home to a buyer or a tax preparer who made a bad calculation… it can happen. However, if a mistake you or your business made causes a client to experience financial loss you could have a lawsuit on your hands. So how do you protect your business? Errors and Omissions Insurance. Errors and omissions insurance, also commonly referred to as E&O, is professional liability insurance that helps protect you from lawsuits [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-06-01T18:47:39+00:00June 19th, 2022|

Don’t Let Your Employees Drive Distracted
Don’t Let Your Employees Drive Distracted

Don’t Let Your Employees Drive Distracted

From restaurants with delivery drivers to corporate entities that give their staff vehicles to use when meeting clients, vehicles are driven by employees are an important piece to many businesses. However, relying on vehicles driven by staff exposes you to a huge threat… Distracted Driving. Actions like using a cell phone, fiddling with your GPS, or eating while driving can lead to a serious accident. Distracted driving is dangerous in ideal conditions but add in bad weather or traffic and it could be disastrous. It is important to have practices and policies in [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-06-01T18:29:33+00:00June 5th, 2022|

Business Continuity Insurance and Why You Need It
Business Continuity Insurance and Why You Need It

Business Continuity Insurance and Why You Need It

It’s a bright and sunny afternoon. The café is full, and orders are flowing in. Business is doing well; you are seeing all of your dreams come true. Then tragedy hits! A fire breaks out in the kitchen and wreaks havoc on the business. Thankfully insurance will cover the building and your equipment, but it looks like you will be closed for at least a couple of months… If you were unable to operate your business for a period of time due to a loss, could your business survive? According to FEMA, the [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T18:11:36+00:00May 22nd, 2022|

Insurance Score?
Insurance Score?

Insurance Score?

You may know that your history of accidents and violations, insurance claims, and more impact your insurance rates. But did you know that you have an insurance score? Insurance scores, or insurance credit score, is a three-digit number assigned to you that predicts the risk of an accident or insurance claim in the future. Scores above 770 are considered good, 500 – 770 are average, and below 500 are poor. The lower your insurance score, the higher your premium may be. Think of it as a credit score but for insurance. How is [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-03-04T16:34:34+00:00March 27th, 2022|

Who Needs EPLI?
Who Needs EPLI?

Who Needs EPLI?

We’ve all heard horror stories. An employee was let go and then turned around and sued the company claiming wrongful termination. An employee sues their company on the grounds of discrimination or harassment. We have repeatedly heard this in the news and from our business contacts or friends and think that could never happen to us. WRONG! Employment practices claims can happen to organizations of every size, industry, and at any level. They can disrupt businesses, damage reputations, hurt employee morale, and hit a company hard financially… all before they ever see a [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-03-04T15:31:21+00:00March 27th, 2022|

Trucking: Insurance For Your Unique Needs
Trucking: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Trucking: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

From owner-operators to major fleets, the trucking industry is one that faces many risks. Whether it’s employee injury and illness or damage to your trucks, the right insurance protection is important. For the trucking industry specifically, insurance can quickly become one of the most complicated aspects of business because your coverages and premiums are dependent on so many things. Everything from the age of your drivers and vehicles to the type of materials you are transporting is a factor. Because this can be complex, let us help break down some of [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-02-23T16:58:56+00:00February 23rd, 2022|

Manufacturing: Insurance For Your Unique Needs
Manufacturing: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Manufacturing: Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Manufacturing can be a dangerous business. Whether you work with band saws and drill presses or harmful chemicals there are a lot of risks that both your employees and your business face. From on the job injuries to environmental accidents… these risks could end up costing you a small fortune. How do you protect yourself, your employees, and your business from the risks you face daily? You most likely already implement safety procedures and policies to keep everyone safe. You also probably have checks and balances in place to safeguard your business [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-02-23T16:52:21+00:00February 23rd, 2022|

Who Needs Public Liability Insurance?
Who Needs Public Liability Insurance?

Who Needs Public Liability Insurance?

Does your business need public liability insurance to cover any future lawsuits and the settlement or compensation costs that come with them? While this coverage is not required unlike employers’ liability insurance, which includes workers' compensation, it is safe to say every business needs public liability protection to some extent.How much public liability coverage you need depends on what kind of business you are in and your own unique risks. For example, a landscaper or brewery could have greater risks than a walk-in retail store or professional business (realtor, insurance agency, or attorney [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-11-18T15:29:18+00:00November 18th, 2021|

Municipalities… Insurance For Your Unique Needs
Municipalities… Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Municipalities… Insurance For Your Unique Needs

Municipalities face a lot of risks. From a child getting hurt on a community playground to a town official being sued as the result of their decision-making, many things can go wrong when you are running local government. How can you protect yourself, your staff, and your municipality? The right insurance coverage can help you manage the risks. Every county, parish, town, township, city, and village are unique and require insurance solutions tailored to their distinct needs. Let’s take a look at some of the coverage options you should consider. [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-11-18T17:54:17+00:00November 18th, 2021|

Importance of Directors and Officers Liability Insurance
Importance of Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

Importance of Directors and Officers Liability Insurance

As a director or officer of an organization, you make many important decisions regarding everything from policy choices to financial aspects. These decisions help your company to succeed, but they can also leave you and your organization open to lawsuits. Lawsuits that can be costly to you personally but also to your organization. Directors and offices can be sued for a variety of reasons related to their roles, including: Breach of fiduciary duty, resulting in financial loss or bankruptcy Misrepresentation of company assets Misuse of company funds Fraud Failure to comply with workplace [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-07-29T17:29:16+00:00August 8th, 2021|