Sexual Harassment Is Real
Posted: May 11, 2019
The EEOC just released the latest numbers relating to employment claims, and they remind us of the need for employment practices liability insurance. Retaliation was the most frequently filed charge with the EEOC in 2018, followed by race and disability. Sexual harassment charges with the EEOC increased by 13.6%, based on preliminary 2018 results. Monetary awards recovered for victims of sexual harassment increased by 47.4%....
Posted: February 28, 2019
How To Add Value To Your Next Business Insurance Renewal Your business insurance is an important part of your overall risk management program. It is essential to have the best possible insurance coverage, competitive pricing, and the right insurer. We have found a number of factors that are important when renewing your business insurance program. Your business insurance program should generally include commercial property,...
Agritourism Risk & Reward
Posted: February 15, 2019
Agritourism is any activity that allows members of the general public on your farm property for recreational, entertainment or educational purposes. Agritourism activities include everything from a bed and breakfast, a corn maze, an educational field trip, a store or wine tasting, to “pick your own” and roadside farm stands. It is important to understand your increased liability, by having visitors on your property. Here...
#MeToo And Employment Liability
Posted: November 15, 2018
A Business Insurance Update When people work together, there is going to be both appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. The #MeToo movement has impacted Hollywood, Fox News, The NFL, and many other high profile companies. This has opened up an overdue discussion on sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace. The Basis of Harassment Claims Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is...
Is Your Business covered For These Risks?
Posted: September 27, 2018
Is Your Business covered For These Risks? Many businesses buy commercial insurance thinking that the policy they have covers most if not all things that might go wrong and cause a loss to their business. That kind of thinking can lead to an uninsured loss. We take the time to educate ourselves on your risks, and then design an insurance program to meet your needs. ...