Keeping fleet costs down is an important part of keeping a company’s profits up. Whether transportation is your focus or simply an ancillary issue, commercial auto costs can have a major impact on your bottom dollar. Here’s a look at the factors driving up driving costs.

For millions of Americans, summertime means hitting the water in their favorite watercraft. In fact, recreation.gov reports that about 74 million of us enjoy some form of recreational boating every year, whether in a motor boat, sailboat, raft, canoe, kayak, or yacht.

If you’re familiar with the construction industry in New York, you probably have a strong opinion about the state’s scaffold law. More formally known as New York’s Labor Law 240, the scaffold law holds contractors, property owners and developers 100 percent liable for gravity-related accidents and injuries. This absolute liability holds even when the injured workers was primarily responsible for the accident.

With another summer season about to kick off, it’s time to gear up for the picnics, back yard barbecues, boating, swimming, traveling, and other summer activities we love so much.

Today’s Blood Drive was a huge success. Thank you so much for supporting this worthy cause!

You’re human, and humans make mistakes. But what if that mistake leads to a lawsuit? For many professionals, the possibility of being sued by a client is a serious risk. In some cases, even baseless claims may result in expensive and time-consuming lawsuits. This is why E&O coverage is essential for many professionals.

A personal umbrella insurance policy provides additional coverage “on top” of the home, auto and other liability insurance policies you already have (excess liability). It’s especially well-suited for people with significant assets to protect; however, you don’t have to be a millionaire to be sued like one.  We recommend that all clients carry at least a $1,000,000 umbrella.

Last week, BNC Insurance hosted an employee appreciation event, featuring Walter's Hotdogs, fries, ice cream and funnel cake. Yum! As you can see from the video below, team members were jumping for joy. A big thanks to every single person on our team - BNC team members are THE BEST!

Construction is a dangerous job. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the construction industry experienced 1,034 work-related fatalities in 2016. In 2015, this number was 985. It 2014, it was 933, and in 2013, it was 856. In other words, the number of deaths has been increasing each year. While a booming industry may make it seem like it’s impossible to reverse this trend, there is hope. New technology has the potential to improve construction worker safety.

You may know that to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it’s important to make stores accessible for people with disabilities. But what about online stores? Websites can have accessibility issues, too. More and more companies are coming under fire for failing to take measures that improve the accessibility of their websites.