Gauging Liability Insurance Needs for Your Business

Posted: April 19, 2021

Every business should have liability insurance – but what policy limits are right for your company? A lease or contract may require liability insurance with a specific limit. For guidance, it is advised that you speak to an experienced insurance agent. Many business owners should have higher limits than the coverage required for a lease or contract.  Which Type of Business Liability Insurance Do You...

Beginner’s Guide to Key Person Insurance

Posted: April 4, 2021

You have devoted your time, creativity, energy, and finances to build a business. The last problem you need is the risk of losing it all if a key member of your team passes away. Key person insurance is a specific type of life insurance that protects a business in this situation.  What is Key Person Insurance? Key person insurance pays out death benefits to a...

Professional Liability Insurance vs. General Liability Insurance

Posted: March 19, 2021

All businesses, large and small, face the risk of liability. Professional liability insurance and general liability insurance both provide protection for your business. The main difference between these two types of insurance is the different risks they cover.  What Is Professional Liability Insurance? Also known as errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, professional liability insurance is designed to protect you in case a client files a...

Avoiding Workers’ Comp Fraud

Posted: March 4, 2021

Workers’ compensation fraud can be expensive for employers. One of the most common types of workers’ comp fraud is employee fraud. This involves workers who seek to receive benefits under false pretenses.  How Do Employees Commit Workers’ Comp Fraud? Employees have been known to commit several types of fraud to obtain workers’ compensation, including: Off-the-job injury: An employee is injured on his own time, but...

Do I Really Need Cyber Liability Insurance?

Posted: February 19, 2021

Cybercrime has become a common occurrence. A data breach can have a tremendous impact on the health and finances of a business. If your company’s data was stolen in a cyber incursion, it can damage its reputation, expose it to liability, and interrupt business operations. Cyber liability insurance allows you to transfer some of that risk to an insurance company.  What Are the Cyber Risks...