Insurance News
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“Nice to Have” Policies Many Businesses Need
February 20, 2019
“Nice to have” policies are those that all businesses should at least consider purchasing. Three of the most important ones include: Professional Liability In addition to lawyers, doctors and accountants, many businesses now need PL insurance. You don’t have to consider yourself a “professional” to need coverage for negligent acts. If you give advice and […]
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“Need to Have” Liability Coverages for Every Business
February 4, 2019
There are insurance coverages that all businesses need, some that all businesses should consider, and some that you need only if you have special risk exposures. Need to Have Commercial general liability (CGL) is essential for every business. It will pay your legal costs, along with any judgments or settlements, when you are legally obligated […]
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How to Protect Your Interests When Working with Contractors
January 23, 2019
One of the most effective and simplest ways of protecting your organization from liability due to contractors’ and subcontractors’ operations is with Additional Insured coverage. Liability insurance covers you from losses due to claims your company, its employees or products or services caused harm or wrong to a third party. Sometimes, however, your organization can […]
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Top Causes of Loss in the U.S. and the World
January 9, 2019
The largest financial losses worldwide come from fires/explosions and aviation incidents, according to an analysis of the Top Causes of Loss of 470,000 insurance losses around the world by Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) Insurance. Here are a couple of other quick takeaways from the claims review: Increased Litigation Costs: In general, litigation is […]