Commercial insurance, also known as business insurance, is essential to protect your company against a variety of risks. However, a question often arises— does commercial insurance cover vehicles? Understanding the various aspects of commercial auto coverage within a business insurance policy can help you avoid costly gaps in coverage. In this blog, we explore the…
Independent Contractor Insurance: Protecting Your Business From Risk
Once your business is up and running, you might come to the realization that you can’t do it all, and you’ll need more help. Instead of hiring a full-time employee to handle some projects, you might opt to go for an independent contractor, vendor, or other third party. This is a great choice for small…
Workers’ Comp vs. Occupational Accident Insurance
One of the most important concerns for both workers and businesses is the health and safety of their workforce. Workers' compensation insurance and occupational accident insurance are two important insurance policies. They each come into play when it comes to the protection and safety of the workplace. In spite of the fact that both offer…
When Can Your Employees File For Workers’ Comp?
While workers' compensation covers most workplace injuries, there are a few exceptions. The workers’ compensation system is a no-fault system. Meaning, it makes no difference whether the injury was caused by you or your employee’s negligence. In general, all that matters is that your employee’s injury was directly caused by their job. However, there are…
Business Insurance For The Self-Employed
More and more Americans are leaving their cubicles to work on their own. Well, why not? You decide how to run your business. You decide when to work. Who is on your team is up to you. Those are some great perks. So it's not surprising that there are 15 million self-employed professionals in the…
Am I Required To Have Workers’ Compensation Insurance?
Your small business can benefit from many different kinds of commercial insurance, including policies like general liability, commercial property, and small group health coverage. One of the most important policies to add to that list is workers’ compensation insurance. With this type of policy, small business owners can protect their employees and themselves from…
Do I Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance If I Have 1099 Contractors?
Workers’ compensation insurance is a key part of most companies' risk management plans. Workers compensation coverage pays for lost wages and medical expenses when someone is injured on the jobsite. Most states require all businesses to have workers’ compensation insurance of some sort. But does the same rule apply to 1099 workers? 1099 workers, also…
How Is My Commercial Property Insurance Premium Calculated?
Almost any time of the year, fires, floods, storms, hurricanes, and many other disasters can cause a lot of damage to homes and businesses. One of the first things a business owner should do to protect their investments from natural disasters is buy business insurance, specifically commercial property insurance. Commercial property insurance is a type…
Claims-Made vs. Occurrence Policies
When it comes to buying insurance for your business, not knowing the difference between claims-made and occurrence plans can be an expensive error. Getting a claims-made or occurrence policy will have a significant impact not just on the cost of your coverage. But also, on the lifecycle of your coverage. Professional liability and directors and…
How To Get Health Insurance While Unemployed
Losing a job can be a stressful and challenging experience, and one of the many concerns that may arise is how to maintain access to essential healthcare services. Health insurance is a critical component of overall well-being, providing financial protection and access to medical care when needed. Fortunately, there are several avenues available for individuals…
How Employee Fatigue Affects Workers’ Comp
Employee fatigue has become a major worry for both workers and employers in today's fast-paced and demanding work environments. Employee hours are increasing longer as our economy demands more and more from its workers. This frequently implies that employees can work much beyond the regular work week, putting them at risk of tiredness and fatigue.…
Workers’ Compensation For The Self-Employed
Although workers’ compensation is generally for employers to have for their employees it also covers you if you’re self-employed, such as an independent contractor. Just because you work for yourself doesn’t always mean workers’ compensation is optional for you. Almost every state requires that companies give workers' compensation insurance to their employees. Each state has…
Commercial Property Package: What You Need To Know
A commercial package policy (CPP) is a type of insurance policy that covers various dangers, such as liability and property risk. A commercial package policy enables a company to receive insurance coverage in a flexible manner. CPPs also offer the advantage of allowing you to pay cheaper rates than if you got a separate policy…
Making Sense Of E&O Insurance & EPLI
Risk management is the core of commercial insurance. You know you have to protect your business from lawsuits, like if an employee is injured on company property, as well as from disasters such as fire or theft. However, not all damages are physical and not all claims are made by third parties. There are times…
Understanding Medical Benefits
In today's complex healthcare landscape, understanding medical benefits is essential for individuals and families to access quality care while managing costs. Medical benefits encompass the coverage and services provided by health insurance plans or programs, offering financial protection against unforeseen medical expenses. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the intricacies of medical benefits, empowering readers…
When Is Open Enrollment for 2025?
When it comes to your health insurance, Open Enrollment is the most important time of the year. This is the time that you’ll be able to change your plan, or enroll in a new one that better suits your needs and saves you money. It's imperative that you know when the Open Enrollment Period (OEP)…
4 Things You Should Do to Plan for the Open Enrollment Period
The Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period is coming up: starting November 1st, you’ll have around 6 weeks to find a plan that meets your needs. That means a lot of information about all the different health insurance plans available, and information about any changes to your current plan will soon be coming your way. You’ll…
What is Commercial Insurance?
Let’s face facts—every business no matter how big or small faces risks. Beyond handling the day-to-day of operations, one must also consider the unexpected events that can jeopardize the stability and financial health of the business. This is where commercial insurance comes into play. Commercial insurance is an essential tool helping to safeguard companies from…