Are Work-from-Home Employees Covered by Workers Comp?
Looking at risks like slips and falls and other risks Work from home surges under COVID-19 Employees had to quickly figure out the work from home logistics at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now that workers have conquered those
The Cost of the CVS Premises Liability Verdict
Underwriters requiring ample security measures by insureds to protect retail customers. CVS hit with $43M liability verdict. Was anyone surprised when CVS Pharmacies announced it would close 900 stores following the upheld verdict in a $43 million premises liability case?
Did I Just Hire An Employee or An Independent Contractor?
There are clear guidelines on classifying workers that affect your bottom line Independent contractors and employees are a lot to manage as a small business. Small business owners know one of the largest costs of doing business is people costs.
EPLI Insurance Critical To Combat COVID And Emerging Risks
COVID-related lawsuits are coming for small businesses The COVID-19 virus has been around for over a year now, but no one expected its impact on small businesses. Those businesses that made it through this far have yet to see some
2021: Employment Practices Liability Insurance Rates Climb
Racial discrimination, gender equity, me too, BLM, and COVID are drivers 2020 trends continue to reflect a new level of hysteria in the employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) market for employers from various factors. From racial discrimination to gender inequality,
COVID: Increased Risk Of Embezzlement And Crime Insurance
From Fear to Fraud: How Employees Are Stealing Money During COVID What if you were told that your employees had been embezzling money for the last 14 to 18 months? Would you believe it? According to the head of executive
2019’s Top Outrageous Lawsuits
Another year of lawsuits and outrageous claims Every new year brings its surprises and this year was no exception. At the end of every calendar year, The Chamber Institute for Legal Reform releases a list of the year’s most outrageous
Driverless Cars, Lawsuits, and Insurance
Self-driving automobiles’ impact on consumers and insurers In the automotive world of today, insurance providers, car companies and consumers alike are all wondering the same thing, how long before the widespread arrival of self-driving cars? Despite early predictions claiming a
Fear of armed intruders in houses of worship
Steps you can take toward lowering the risk of such an event We addressed the topic of armed intruders in businesses and in schools in previous blog posts. Unfortunately, today we’ll be looking at shootings that take place in churches,
Tips to Avoid Business Slander/Libel Lawsuits and Liability Coverage
How words actually can hurt you… in the pocket. I often get quizzical looks from small business owners when I mention the importance of Personal and Advertising Injury coverage in a General Liability policy. They don’t realize they may be
