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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 ...
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2 years, 9 months
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Water damage is one of the most common causes of insurance claims for homeowners and businesses. At the surface, water is water...right? Unfortunately, burst pipes, backed up drains, flooded basements or a leaking roof will lead one to discover the details of their insurance policy - finding that all water damage is not the same according to the insurance policy ...
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2 years, 11 months
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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.
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2 years, 11 months
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The last few years have been a challenge for many businesses due to a number of reasons (some more obvious than others). Some of these factors have also had a negative effect on the insurance industry after years of relative stability, which has accelerated a hardening insurance marketplace. This means that many segments of the insurance industry are becoming less ...
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For the past two decades, health costs have increased each year. This happens for a variety of reasons, such as inflation or, say, a global pandemic. With that in mind, employers can bank on prices going up in 2022.
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3 years, 3 months
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How much liability insurance is enough? $1,000,000 is an awful lot of money, right? That certainly seems that most people would be comfortable with these limits but should they be? Since every individual and business is unique, it can be hard to conceptualize possible scenarios where a large liability loss would occur.
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3 years, 4 months
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Experiencing a loss to your property or worse yet, bodily injury or death is a very stressful time. It may be difficult to know what your next steps are after making sure everyone involved is okay or being treated by emergency responders. Here are a few tips to help guide you through a loss and claim process whether it is ...
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3 years, 5 months
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By now, you are most likely well aware of the rising costs of construction materials. These rising costs have been noted but many individuals and business owners may not be fully considering its implications on insurance policies. According to an Associated Builders and Contactors analysis, lumber prices have risen by 73% since April of 2020. Lumber isn't the only construction material ...
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3 years, 9 months
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According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 40 percent of businesses never reopen after a disaster. Implementing steps to prepare for and respond to disasters can help to reduce loss. In order to protect your business from unavoidable interruptions, it is recommended that you have a plan in place.
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Small Business
3 years, 10 months
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What is social engineering? It is the art of manipulating people in an online environment, encouraging them to divulge—in good faith—sensitive, personal information, such as account numbers, passwords, or banking information. Social engineering can also take the form of the "engineer" requesting the wire transfer of monies to what the victim believes is a financial institution or person, with whom the victim ...
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