Most business owners hear the phrase “general liability insurance” and assume that they are covered against “general” liabilities.
This assumption could not be further from the truth.
The fact is, as a business owner, your general liability insurance coverage isn’t enough to protect your business from every foreseeable risk.
Planning a trip should be fun—deciding where to stay, what to do, and where to eat. You definitely don’t want to worry about dealing with the aftermath of a car accident while you’re away.
Purchasing rental car insurance from the car rental company is a tempting option: you pay a few extra bucks a day and you don’t have to worry about a thing. But is it really necessary?
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As a restaurant owner, you’ve probably put a lot of thought into what beers to have on tap, what wines to include on your wine list, and what specialty cocktails your bar will serve.
But have you remembered to get liquor liability insurance?
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Owning a restaurant is a dream you’ve held for years and now it’s coming true! You’ve thought about your menu, seating options, even your logo, but have you thought about restaurant insurance?
Between your inventory, customers, and the business itself, restaurants carry a large amount of risk. But your pizza parlor, bakery, or cafe is also your livelihood. Is that a risk you’re willing to take? Having the right restaurant insurance policy can prevent you from having to kiss your dream goodbye.
So let’s take a look at 9 essential types of restaurant insurance that will keep you in business for years to come.
Maybe you’re starting a new business. Or perhaps you’re just curious about whether you’re overspending on your premiums. Getting an insurance rate comparison is a great way to research your options and get a policy that’s right for you.
But you have a choice: use up next week’s lunch breaks calling every insurance company you can or getting an insurance rate comparison from an independent insurance agent.
Aside from the fact that they’re completely free (yep!), here are five reasons why you should work with an independent insurance agent rather than buying your policies directly from the corporate office.
Let’s say that your e-commerce business has been doing so well that you’ve decided to scale things up and open a storefront or office. Do your insurance options need to change? How is brick and mortar insurance different from the coverage you had with your online business?
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Sifting through all of the different coverages that are part of insurance policy can be a very confusing task. There are things that pay for injuries to you. There are parts that pay for injuries to others. There are coverages that pay for damage to your belongings. There are elements that pay for damage to other peoples’ things. The list goes on and on. Today we’re going to look at Medical Payments and how they can help you avoid costly fees after an accident.
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Q. What is water back-up coverage?
A. Water Back-Up and Sump Overflow coverage protects against water intrusion in the event that public utilities and/or septic systems become inundated and reverse course. This type of coverage became very common after the 2004 hurricane season during which storm drains could not handle the amount of rain water inundating them. This coverage is separate from flood insurance and most homeowner insurance already covers water damage from roof leaks/burst pipes/certain other causes. Simply put, if your toilets and/or sinks began overflowing into your home due to reasons outside of the home (not a hairball in the P-Trap or tree roots in the main drain) this coverage may apply. If you are not sure if your policy has Water Back-Up and Sump Overflow coverage call your agent.
Q. What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
A. Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is a critical form of protection that all businesses need to have. Like worker’s compensation, it does not matter if a company has 1 part-time employee or 1,000 full-time employees; this coverage is paramount. EPLI primarily provides legal defense against claims of improper employer behavior (hiring/firing practices, discipline, harassment in the workplace) and it can sometimes provide coverage for accusations of improper tabulation of hours and payment of wages, as well as third-party (i.e. customer) harassment claims. While illegal and intentional acts are never insurable, the cost of defending such claims can be into the hundreds of thousands of dollars. Employment Practices Liability Insurance policy premiums are incredibly small compared to the potential legal fees that an honest employer may have to pay to defend accusations (whether true or not) made by a disgruntled employee.
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I don’t safety standards allow this anymore!
Here is a brief introduction into Worker’s Compensation Insurance
A. Everyone who owns a business with even a single part-time employee needs Worker’s Comp! Worker’s Comp is an amazing product that essentially voids an employee’s ability to sue an employer for negligence/liability in the event of a workplace injury. It provides a stated limit of liability for employer negligence and unlimited coverage for covered workplace injury treatment. If an employer doesn’t have Worker’s Comp they are risking their business. Absent coverage employees may directly sue their employer. Everything from keyboard induced Carpel Tunnel Syndrome to catastrophic accidents are covered.
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