Mar 28
Business auto is currently the largest source of claims for insurance carriers, with many of the losses concentrated in public auto insurance sectors. There are many reasons for this. Cell phones are everywhere, increasing distracted driving accidents. The economy is doing well and gas prices are down, leading to...
read more → Mar 15
Thanks to a variety of efforts, the rates of vehicle-related injuries are dropping. And although removing distractions, routine maintenance, and defensive driving are important for safe travels, let’s not forget the easiest of all: vehicle recalls. Bankers Insurance values your safety and wants to ensure you are aware of a...
read more → Mar 13
What is a Cyber Attack? “I don’t know. But I will when one happens to me.” Simply defining a cyber attack can be a challenge. It’s like trying to explain the shape of air, always changing. Crooks are incredibly creative these days and their operations are evolving....
read more → Mar 09
Outsourcing and subcontracting can be attractive in certain situations when compared to utilizing in-house employees. The need may be a question of capacity, such as a temporary requirement for additional labor. Or the job may be limited in scope, and therefore not worth the expense and effort to hire in-house...
read more → Feb 12
Every day, at least one of our public livery clients asks us, “How much insurance do I need?” To provide a meaningful answer, we lead them through the following: State DMV - Minimum Liability Limits Each state sets liability insurance minimums, depending upon the type of business you operate (taxi,...
read more → Jan 16
All business owners eventually ask this question. For new businesses or those unfamiliar with general liability insurance, this brief explanation should prove informative. For seasoned managers, use it to review your operations and ensure all facets are protected. Business operations and products vary widely. A restaurant has different risks than...
read more → Jan 10
Wow! That was cold. Here on the east coast, the bomb cyclone winter storm has passed and insurance claims are flooding into our offices. Most are claims for frozen pipes (we are receiving TONS of these), water damage, and vehicle collisions. However, there are several for collapsed roofs, damage...
read more → Nov 09
Kidde Fire Extinguisher Recall: On November 2, 2017, Kidde, a producer of commonly-used fire extinguishers, recalled nearly 40 million of these devices because they may not function in the event of an emergency. This recall includes two styles: plastic handle fire extinguishers and push-button fire extinguishers. Please check your home and...
read more → Oct 31
Cyber attacks on businesses continue to increase, most based on social engineering, convincing employees to pay erroneous bills, compromise bank account numbers, or share protected client information. Many are so deceptive and convincing, even seasoned IT professionals can fall prey. Every business stores information on its clients, vendors, or employees...
read more → Oct 30
No industry is exempt from cybercrime, and the real estate industry has become a common target. As hackers devise plans to obtain sensitive information about real estate transactions, real estate professionals need to take particular interest in cyber security to protect their clients and themselves. Rise in Wire Fraud Wire...
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