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Latest Post: June 9, 2025

Lawsuits on the Rise: What You Need To Know About Dog Bite Liability

No one wants to believe their dog could hurt someone. For most pet owners, dogs are family — trusted companions, not threats. But even the gentlest dog can act unpredictably under stress, fear, or excitement. Unfortunately, a bite or injury, while emotionally distressing in itself, can escalate into a lawsuit,...

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February 07, 2022 A Guide for Businesses After Experiencing a Cyber Breach

In the digital age, many aspects of our daily lives now happen online. This includes communications, purchases, and work — all of which entail the online transmission of sensitive personal information. It’s no surprise, then, that criminals have become savvy to the wealth of information that can be accessed and…

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January 24, 2022 How do Risk Managers Impact Workers’ Comp?

As a business owner, you may have wondered whether it would benefit your company to hire a dedicated, full-time risk manager to handle your workers’ compensation insurance, current claims, and other related issues. Effective Risk Management is important for numerous reasons, from helping to lower expenses for your company to…

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January 20, 2022 Free At-Home COVID Tests: What You Need To Know

Starting Saturday, January 15th, 150 million Americans who have private health insurance will be eligible to receive free at-home COVID testing kits through a new federal requirement. After purchasing a test online or in a pharmacy, those with private insurance plans will be eligible to seek reimbursement from their insurance…

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January 11, 2022 Keep These Items in Your Car in Case of Winter Hazards

Unpredictable winter weather can pose a significant hazard for drivers. Sudden storms, slippery roadways, and poor visibility increase your risk of an accident. Extreme temperatures and difficult terrain may also cause your car to act up and potentially leave you sitting. Prepare yourself and your vehicle in advance so that…

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January 04, 2022 Prioritizing Your New Home’s Wishlist to Prevent Splurging

When you begin searching for the perfect new home, it is natural to have big dreams and a long list of items that you want to include. However, you must put some careful thought into your wishlist to prevent yourself from breaking your budget and overspending. A smart way to…

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December 27, 2021 What Insurance Coverages do Contractors Need?

When you work as a contractor, situations of employee injury, equipment malfunction, theft of materials or property damage present serious liabilities to your company. Whether you are employed directly by a company to complete a job or you are subcontracted by another, you will are likely required to have contractors…

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December 27, 2021 A Nonprofit’s Guide to Garnering Donations

Most business owners must carefully monitor their bottom lines to avoid going bankrupt. If you run a nonprofit, though, maintaining your cash flow is even harder because you rely on donations to keep your company operational. Rather than accepting a difficult financial situation, use this guide to help answer the…

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December 20, 2021 2022 Cybersecurity Predictions and Forecast

Cyber liability insurance is essential to businesses of every size, and it will only become more so as online criminals develop more tricks. However, by understanding potential threats, you can better protect yourself. To help you defend against the most common crimes, cybersecurity professionals have several predictions for 2022. Ransomware…

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December 13, 2021 How to Handle Wind Damage to Your Roof

Natural disasters like thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornados can cause wind damage to your home. Wind damage can happen to anyone and could cause roof leaks and other forms of roof damage. Your homeowners insurance will often cover wind damage, but you may need to sign up for wind insurance. Wind…

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