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The Ultimate Insurance Agent Vetting Checklist: What to Ask Your Agent

Choosing the right insurance broker can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be. If you're unsure what to ask when vetting potential agents, you're not alone. This guide will walk you through key questions you should consider to ensure you're getting the best service for your unique needs.

Contractor's Bonding Playbook: Strategies to Win Bigger Projects

As a contractor, securing bonds for large projects can be a significant challenge, especially for younger companies. Recently, we encountered a situation where a client needed a $1.5 million bond but was declined by standard surety underwriters due to their financial position. Ultimately, we were able to secure the Bid Bond with a path to their Performance/Payment Bond should they ...

Hotel Insurance Crisis: Ways Hoteliers Can Secure Coverage When Insurers Are Saying No

Facing rejection from insurers? Discover how savvy hoteliers are finding coverage in a market where "uninsurable" is becoming the norm.  In today's volatile market, many hoteliers are facing a nightmare scenario: insurance companies are increasingly reluctant to provide coverage, leaving properties vulnerable and owners scrambling. If you're hearing "no" more often than "yes" from insurers, you're not alone. Here's how ...

Here's Why the CrowdStrike Outage is a Wake-Up Call for Business Owners to Reconsider Cyber Liability

The CrowdStrike Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Cyber Liability Insurance

The Truth About Hotel Insurance in 2024: A Hotelier's Guide

Wondering why your insurance costs keep climbing? Learn the real reasons behind the price hikes and discover actionable steps to mitigate risks and control costs. The Perfect Storm: Why are insurance costs rising for hotels? The hotel insurance market is in crisis. Costs are skyrocketing, coverage is scarce, and hoteliers are struggling to stay afloat. This perfect storm of challenges ...

Does Your Policy Need a Back to School Checkup?

While many back-to-school checklists exist, most fail to mention the importance of checking in with your insurance agent. Whether your scholar is attending a big name Ivy League school, or the local community college this fall, you will want to address this life milestone with your agent before it’s too late. Read on for some tips on tying up any ...

Waiver of Subrogation: What is it?

When you’re shopping around for commercial insurance, you’ll likely come across the term waiver of subrogation or subrogation waiver as part of your contract terms. Read ahead to find out what this is, and if you should consider the additional coverage.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel.

What Insurance Buyers Need to Know about the Cyber Liability Outlook

Earlier this year, we shared a general outlook on the insurance market for 2022. The insurance market has been hardening after years of relative stability. We'll continue to dive in on specific coverages to share a bit on how they have been impacted, what to expect for 2022 and how you can best prepare your business.

Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Incident?

Recently, I was invited to an 'Active Shooter' training with Iron Fish Distillery  led by Deputy Michael Makowski of Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. You may be wondering, 'why would we be doing active shooter training in Northern Michigan?'. Active shooter risk is a very unfortunate reality in America which has led many businesses to prepare their teams for crisis ...

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