Directors & Officers Ridk
Posted: April 9, 2023
Directors' and officers' liability insurance helps protect the assets of the firm, owners, executives, and managers if individuals, competitors, third parties, or government regulators make claims. A lawsuit against directors and officers most commonly occurs when shareholders (private or public), clients, competitors, or others feel they suffered a loss in the value of their shares because of actions that the board or senior management took...
The Top 4 Reasons to Consider Business Interruption Insurance
Posted: April 4, 2023
Business interruption insurance is a specialized form of protection for business owners. In the event that your business is shuttered due to sustaining damage from fire or a natural disaster, this type of insurance could save you from suffering a financial disaster. Depending on the policy, the cost associated with moving to another location, payroll, taxes, loan payments and operating costs can be paid through...
Top Five Costly Workplace Injuries
Posted: March 16, 2023
If an employee is injured on the job, employers are legally liable to the employee. Workers’ compensation will even cover employees who are involved in auto accidents while away from the worksite, if the accident occurred while on the job. Workplace accidents happen every day and most could have been prevented. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Academy of...
Contractors Have Professional Liability Risks
Posted: March 9, 2023
According to the International Risk Management Institute, contractors, project owners, and project professionals have an increased risk of professional liability claims. Yet less than half of all contractors in need of the coverage are buying it. Insurance can play an important role in “on-time and on-budget” projects. If your contractors’ insurance coverage is not written properly, your business may not survive financially. Many contractors don’t...
How Promoting Workplace Safety can Save You Money
Posted: March 4, 2023
No business owner wants to have an injured employee. Reducing the risk of accidents and injuries is a critical aspect of good management, in every industry. Employees who have been trained with customized worker safety programs are far less likely to be injured when performing the duties of employment – and file a claim with your workers’ compensation insurance provider. Every claim filed with your...