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Up in Smoke: Insuring Cannabis-Related Businesses
The sale of legal cannabis is projected to reach $20 billion within three years. With 33 states passing laws to legalize medical cannabis and 11 allowing recreational marijuana, the insurance industry is beginning to take notice. California blazed trails by announcing...
Tips to Properly Protect Your Home This Hurricane Season
All eyes are on the weather as we approach the peak of hurricane season. While hurricane season lasts from June 1-November 30, the most significant risk is around September 11th. Early forecasts predict nine to fifteen named storms to hit our coasts during the 2019...
Amazon’s Fast Delivery is Changing the Marketplace
People typically prefer to shop in a brick and mortar store because they can get the items the same day. Amazon is on a quest to disrupt that model. In exchange for a $119 per year annual fee, Amazon is on a fast track to putting items in the hands of its Prime...
Does My Car Insurance Cover Uber/Lyft Exposure?
It’s summertime and you want to earn extra money for your upcoming family vacation or pay down some bills. After researching several options, you decide that driving for Uber or Lyft works best. You have the flexibility to schedule pick-ups when it’s convenient for...
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Workplace Ergonomics
Did you know that work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) cost employers $15 to $20 billion annually in Workers' Compensation costs? While that is a huge price tag, The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates it is only a fraction of the injury cost. They estimate...
June is National Safety Month
The National Safety Council (NSC) and many other organizations are celebrating National Safety Month during the month of June. What are you doing to improve the safety of your people and property? The best way to reduce injuries at work, at home, on the road, and in...
Feeling the Heat? How to Protect Outdoor Workers During the Hot Summer Months
Summertime means vacation and fun for many Americans. However, the risk of heat-related illnesses for outdoor workers increases significantly as the weather gets hotter and more humid. Construction workers, landscapers, agricultural workers, and baggage handlers...
The Future is Now – How AI is Changing the Face of the Insurance Business
Do you remember the iconic 1968 Stanley Kubrick science fiction movie, 2001: A Space Odyssey, that first introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) to audiences? HAL, the spaceship’s computer system and main character, was programmed to navigate all ship operating...
Your Home Is More Than Brick and Mortar
A home is so much more than the bricks, mortar, and lumber used to build it, especially for your high net worth clients. It's full of memories, private collections, and cherished belongings--and your client’s personality and interests are reflected in every exquisite...
Don’t Get Railroaded on Your FELA Claim
Almost all private employees in the United States can collect workers’ compensation if they are injured on the job. Railroad employees are the exception to the rule, as they must file for damages through The Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). FELA was created in...
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