Employment Practices & Risk Management
Employment Practices & Risk Management A survey of 422 businesses indicated that, for 89% of the participants, at least one new lawsuit was filed in the prior year. Lawsuits brought by employees, both current and former, has been a litigation growth area in the recent past. And prospective employees who feel they were wrongfully passed […]
10 Ways to Keep a Great Employee
10 Ways to Keep a Great Employee Hiring and training new employees is exhausting, time-consuming, and can cause your business to operate at a level below what’s acceptable. So it makes sense to put energy into keeping great employees around. The top 10 ways to Keep A Great Employee: Say “Thank you.” Seems far too simple, […]
Travel For Work – Tips for Effective Work Travel
Travel for work Do you have employees who travel for work, or do you travel for work often? If so, you may know the ins-and-outs. Here are some considerations for business travel that you can pass along to those employees who hit the road regularly. Click here for safe driving tips. Get in the fast […]
Traits of a Successful Manager
Traits of a Successful Manager It’s a tricky for a small business owner to hire a successful manager, to hand over and trust certain tasks to someone else. In doing so, it’s important, even in bigger corporations, to look for those with certain traits and talents. We’ve all had an experience with a bad manager: […]
BUSINESS VEHICLE INSURANCE: Find Better Coverage
WHAT IS BUSINESS VEHICLE INSURANCE? As a business owner, you need some of the same insurance coverages for the cars, trucks, vans or other vehicles you use in your business as you do for vehicles used for personal travel. Your business owners Policy (BOP) does not provide any coverage for vehicles, so you must have […]
The Weather is Changing, And So Is the Time: Safety Tips for September/October
The Weather is Changing, And So Is the Time: Insurance Safety Tips for October/September As winter starts to set in most of us will be spending more time indoors. Now is a good time to review this checklist for safety, comfort, and savings. Around your home… Make sure your fireplace and chimney have been cleaned […]
Empty Nesters: Insurance to Protect Your Nest
Empty Nesters – Are you experiencing the bittersweet emptiness that comes with your kids leaving the nest? Well, it’s time to embrace it, because this new chapter of your life is about rediscovering yourself and building an exciting future. This article will guide you through the journey of transitioning from a full house to an […]
Water Back Up
Water Back Up: Prevention and Protection There are a number of preventative measures you can take to avoid water back up damage and minimize the amount of damage should it occur. But a significant amount of water back up incidents may not be preventable. For example, Colorado Springs Utilities estimates that water back up damages […]
Lower Your Homeowner Premiums
Lower Your Homeowners Premium 6 tips to lower your homeowners premium: Insure your home adequately, but don’t overdo it. You want to be sure your homeowner insurance limits are sufficient to replace your home, but it is not necessary to insure the value of your land. It is worthwhile to have your home’s replacement cost […]
Texas Motorcycle Insurance Basics
Texas Motorcycle Insurance Basics The open road is calling. Whether you’re a recreational motorcyclist or a serious cross-country rider, be sure you have the right insurance to meet your needs and to protect yourself on the road. You need to know the motorcycle insurance basics. Continue reading about Texas motorcycle insurance basics. In most (but […]