February 6, 2020
Equipment Breakdown insurance – formerly called Boiler & Machinery insurance – covers much more than boilers and machinery. Insurers introduced boiler and machinery coverage in the mid-1800s to cover valuable steam-powered machinery from explosion or breakdown, and to cover the equipment’s owner from liability for resulting property damage or bodily injury. Today, few businesses use […]
January 23, 2020
The use of insurance in mergers and acquisitions is on the rise, according to a recent report by Aon. Since 2014, there has been a 35 percent increase in M&A deals where warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance has been part of the transaction. In a merger or acquisition, the seller makes certain representations and warranties. […]
January 10, 2020
When we think of risk, the first thing that usually comes to mind is insurance. But insurance is just one component of a sound risk management plan. A risk management plan includes insurance, plus all the other strategies you need for dealing with the risks associated with your business or organization. The following steps outline […]
December 16, 2019
Surplus lines insurers handle a broad range of business risks. These are some examples of the types of risk commonly insured by excess and surplus lines insurers: A developer re-building homes and businesses in a hurricane-prone area A new business, especially in an industry that has frequent claims, such as roofers and pawn shops A […]
December 1, 2019
A change in your business strategy can create a need to access the surplus lines market. When Dolly Parton insured her breasts for $600,000 and Kiss’s Gene Simmons insured his tongue for $1 million, you can be sure a standard insurer didn’t cover those risks. Same for Bruce Springsteen’s $19 million policy for his voice. […]
November 15, 2019
We are proud to support Susan G. Komen San Diego in their ongoing fight against breast cancer. Thank you to Shaina Gross, President & CEO of Susan G. Komen San Diego for your comments below and photos. We love to help make a difference in our community. Thank you so much for your generous donation! […]
The terrorist attacks on 9/11, in which terrorist hijacked and flew commercial airliners into the World Trade Center Towers and the Pentagon, demonstrated how such events are unpredictable, highly destructive and possibly uninsurable. These attacks still count as the deadliest and most costly terrorist incidents in U.S. history, with insurance losses totaling approximately $47 billion, […]
November 1, 2019
Employees file lawsuits against their employers for many reasons. A 62-year-old white male employee with a positive performance record and favorable bonuses was terminated by a foundation. He sued the foundation, alleging he was terminated from his job so that the employer could hide a pattern of discrimination against women and minorities. The employee further […]
October 24, 2019
Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious code. Make sure all computers are equipped with antivirus software and anti-spyware and updated regularly. Secure your networks: Safeguard your Internet connection by using a firewall and encrypting information. Make sure your Wi-Fi network is secure and hidden. Establish security practices and policies to protect sensitive information: Establish […]
October 11, 2019
Most people would rather go to the dentist than try to read an insurance policy. Like most things that seem intimidating at first, though, when you break it down, it makes a lot more sense. There are four basic parts to every insurance policy: Declarations Insuring agreement Exclusions Conditions Declarations: The declarations introduce your coverage. […]
