2023 marks the 20th annual cybersecurity awareness month. Whether you’re protecting your business or your home, it’s crucial to safeguard yourself from cyber events. Personal Cyber Coverage: Today’s society has grown increasingly digital in nature, with many individuals leveraging smart devices within their daily lives. Although this technology can offer various benefits, it can also...Read More

Whenever it rains, it can flood, regardless of your proximity to a body of water. You don’t need to live on the coast to be at risk, which is why it’s essential to understand what types of hurricane damage are covered by your homeowners policy. Typically, most homeowners insurance policies provide some financial protection against...Read More

As cyberattacks become more widespread and destructive, stakeholders are increasingly motivated to hold businesses accountable for poor digital security controls, response protocols, and recovery measures. However, this poses increased litigation concerns and associated expenses. The latest industry findings show that data breach class action lawsuits have jumped by 44% since 2020. With litigation issues on...Read More

A surety bond is a comprehensive risk management tool used in countless industries across America. Businesses like contractors, car dealerships, credit services, health clubs, medical device suppliers, auctioneers and others are required to hold bonds on the federal, state and/or municipal level. Even solopreneurs like acupuncturists and notary publics are required to hold a surety...Read More

Recent market developments have demonstrated signs of an improving commercial insurance landscape. Yet, industry experts asserted that ongoing headwinds facing certain lines of coverage will continue to generate hardened conditions overall, therefore driving up premiums. As such, it’s essential for businesses to be aware of the following market trends and how they may impact coverage...Read More

Risk management is an essential part of owning and operating a small business. Comprehensive plans can improve the safety of business operations and reduce the risk of loss. How to Manage Business Risks A vital aspect of running a small business involves managing its associated risks, as no operations are immune to internal or external...Read More

Just a single inch of water from flooding can cause costly damage to your home. Here’s what you need to know about insuring against damages caused by flooding. What Protection Does it Offer? A standard homeowners policy does not cover damages from flooding. A separate flood policy is needed to cover losses to your property...Read More

The Impact of Inflation on the Commercial Insurance Market   Over the past year, inflation has become a growing concern. Inflation issues have largely resulted from a culmination of labor and supply trends brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and they are clearly reflected within the country’s rising Consumer Price Index (CPI). According to the...Read More

Workers’ compensation claims have a variety of different costs associated with them. Some of these costs are expected costs, while others are unexpected. Here’s the difference between these terms: Expected costs are those that are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Such expenses are commonly referred to as direct costs. Unexpected costs are those that workers’...Read More

The way project owners evaluate and manage risks on construction projects and make fiscally responsible decisions to ensure timely project completion are crucial to their success. Since private owners cannot afford to gamble on a contractor whose reliability is uncertain or who could end up bankrupt halfway through the job, a surety bond is a...Read More