Is theft hurting your company’s bottom line? Businesses can incur losses from multiple types of theft, and these losses can take a bite out of your company’s profits. Strong theft prevention strategies can help protect your business.
Read MoreContractors who are sued for faulty workmanship may be surprised to learn they don’t have coverage under their commercial general liability insurance policy.
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Recent supply-chain shortages have created a challenging labor market for the construction industry. Many companies are walking a fine line between meeting demand and maintaining a safe, positive work environment. Here’s an overview of the current state of the market, and how some construction companies are coping.
Read MoreIf there is one thing the pandemic taught us, it's to expect the unexpected. The last two years have been difficult to navigate due to changing local and state health guidelines. For small business owners, business interruption can be the difference between a successful business and one that is nearing bankruptcy. It's important for business owners to understand how business interruption occurs and what options are available to protect against the consequences of interruption.
Read MoreDwelling Limit and Surge Impact - New Strains for Homeowners Insurance
Posted by Peter Lanza on Fri, Feb 04, 2022 @ 11:15 AM
Since the inception of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020, property values have been rising at the fastest rate since before the Great Recession. At the same time, an inflationary economy has put a strain on global supply chains, ultimately affecting reconstruction costs. This article discusses how your property insurance dwelling limit could be impacted by rising property values and how rising supply costs can subsequently affect home reconstruction costs.
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Is Water Backup Covered by Your Homeowners Insurance Policy?
Posted by Peter Lanza on Wed, Feb 02, 2022 @ 11:47 AM
Water backup can be a costly event for homeowners. Whether it occurs due to a malfunctioning washing machine or from a broken water pipe, water damage is a common issue that can be painful to clean up. This article discusses types of water damage exposures and how your homeowners insurance policy could respond to different claim scenarios.
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What’s Happening Now in the NY Construction Market
Posted by John Cofini on Mon, Jan 24, 2022 @ 01:45 PM
What’s required, what’s banned and what’s changing now in New York construction? Here’s a look at the new laws, trends and issues impacting the NY construction market.
Read MoreIce dams can damage your roof and result in water damage to your home. Don’t let this cold-weather risk take you by surprise. Learn how to protect your home from ice dams.
Read MoreConstruction is a high-risk industry. When things go wrong, they tend to go very wrong. To keep you abreast of the current dangers, here’s a look at the risk trends in New York construction that we’re seeing now.
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What’s Happening with EPLI in New York? Key Developments and Trends
Posted by John Cofini on Mon, Dec 13, 2021 @ 02:00 PM
The Insurance Information Institute says that the number of lawsuits that employees file against their employers has been rising. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) offers important protection for any employer. Here’s a look at what’s happening with EPLI now.
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