Category: Commercial Insurance

Your workers’ compensation premium is calculated with a formula that has 3 primary components. First the type of business you own, second your claims history, and finally, your total payroll. The formula is Payroll (per $100) x Class Code Rate x Experience Modifier (if applicable) + State Taxes & Fees = Premium. The National Council…

You’ve finally made it, you are your own boss and you run your business out of your home. You’re not alone. There are currently more than 20 million people in the country who work from home. Of those, almost 70% are running their own home-based business. The question is, is your home business properly insured…

If everything has been smooth sailing for your business so far, then that’s great! We don’t want to be the bearers of bad news but we have to remind you that things can go wrong. Which is why you have to maintain your commercial insurance policies. It could be a major mistake to believe that…

Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to protect you and your employees financially in the event of a workplace accident or unjust. Workers’ compensation insurance isn’t just a good idea, depending on your state it may be a legal requirement. When it comes to workers’ comp claims, the majority of them are approved because workers’ compensation…

If you’re running a business, you probably know that you need workers’ compensation insurance to protect both your business and your employees in the event that they sustain an injury at work. Not only that, but most businesses have to have workers’ comp insurance in most states. But you might have also heard of employer…

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…

Keeping your business’s doors open depends on a number of factors. But it’s clear that maintaining your business’s property and equipment is a huge part of that. If these assets are damaged in a fire or natural disaster, it might be difficult for your business to recover. So, you need to protect them. The best way…

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…

Virtually every employer has to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, some state laws provide exemptions for particular types of employees and business structures. Only a few worker categories are occasionally exempt. This exemption also applies to certain business owners. However, even when workers’ compensation coverage is not required, it is almost always in the best…

You buy workers’ compensation insurance to cover employees in the event of a work-related illness or injury. But not every business owner knows the risks to their business if they opt out of coverage. Or the risk of not having enough coverage to meet your company’s specific needs.  Most states have a law that requires…

A monopolistic state is any state where workers’ compensation is exclusively provided by the state’s workers’ compensation program. Meaning there is no open market for workers’ compensation insurance and getting coverage from private companies is illegal and not available. Certain companies in monopolistic states are permitted to self-insure. However, the requirements to qualify as a…

Every business that has employees should have workers' comp insurance. In fact, this type of coverage is required in most states. But even if it weren’t required to have it. You would still have a responsibility to protect your business and its employees from the legal and financial risks associated with workplace injuries.    These…

As a small business owner, you care about your employees' success. As well as their wellbeing and their safety in the workplace. But even the most conscientious employers have to face the fact that mishaps can and will occur even in the safest of workplaces. Accidents are inevitable in any workplace. So, it's crucial that…

If you’re a small business owner, there are probably a lot of things that worry you. One of them might be the amount of liability insurance you should have. Since facing a major lawsuit could mean losing everything you've worked for. This, of course, is the worst-case scenario. Since the likelihood of being hit with…

Economists are debating whether America is currently in, or headed towards, a recession. Regardless of the answer, it's clear that there has been an economic downturn.   Our 2023 whitepaper - "How Small Businesses Can Persevere Through a Recession" was created to help small business owners and decision makers navigate these tough times. It focuses…

Being the boss means you get perks like getting to do something you are passionate about on a daily basis. And make a living from it. What perk is better than loving going into work every day!  But it also comes with a lot of responsibility. You’re responsible for your entire company. And there are…

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 can be a great  choice for…

One of the most important things you can do as a small business owner is make sure you have enough insurance coverage in case of a claim or lawsuit against you. Liability policies will go a long way in protecting you, but do you know if there are gaps in your current commercial insurance policy?…