Mar 09

Hiring a Home Inspector | Home Inspection | Bankers Insurance

Purchasing a home takes time. A thorough home inspection is critical and integral to the process. Remember, the home inspector is on your side. They’re independent from the transaction and thus provide an invaluable perspective not otherwise available. According to a survey from the National Association of Realtors, more than... read more →

March 9, 2015
Personal Insurance (Home, Auto)

Feb 25

Frozen Pipes Insurance | Bankers Insurance

How to Protect Your Property From Low Temps With a drop in temperature, risk to your business property goes up. If power should go out while the temperature is below freezing, your business could sustain a large loss. Frozen pipes are the leading cause of insurance claims during cold weather. ... read more →

February 25, 2015
Business Insurance

Feb 25

Boat Insurance | Jones Act Insurance | Protection & Indemnity, Part 3

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 A Primer Many of our clients in various seafood businesses are curious, confused, and/or concerned about the Jones Act and how it affects insurance. In as brief a fashion as possible, let's lay a foundation: Jones Act is a federal act, as opposed... read more →

February 25, 2015
Business Insurance, Seafood Industry Insurance

Feb 03

Hidden Staffing Agency Liability | Bankers Insurance

Most staffing agencies' insurance policies do not cover liability associated with job duties of their temps/employees. One of the most misunderstood policies a staffing agency has is also one of the most critical - General Liability. When an insurance company discovers they are quoting insurance for a staffing agency, they... read more →

February 3, 2015
Business Insurance, Staffing Agencies

Feb 03

Non Emergency Medical Transportation, Taxi, Limo Breakdown Safety

Automobile Breakdown Safety | Bankers Insurance

A few safety tips to keep you and your passengers safe. Advance Planning for a breakdown is the first step toward safety. Some of these suggestions may help avoid a breakdown altogether. Perform all regular and recommended maintenance on your vehicle. Have your drivers complete a pre-trip checklist at the start of each... read more →

February 3, 2015
Business Insurance, Public Transportation (NEMT, Taxi, Limo)

Nov 19

Insuring Seafood Stock | Bankers Insurance

Oysters, clams, or other live seafood may be excluded from your insurance. Certain kinds of seafood are live when sold - oysters and clams top the list. Most standard insurance policies exclude all kinds of "animals", and oysters/clams fall within that definition. This means should your refrigeration equipment break down, your... read more →

November 19, 2014
Business Insurance, Seafood Industry Insurance

Sep 12

Dock, Wharf, Pier, and Bulkhead Insurance | Bankers Insurance

Supporting seafood growers, harvesters, processors, packers, wholesalers, retailers, shippers, restaurants, and anyone in between. Many seafood-related businesses own a dock or bulkhead. If your business is one, you realize they are expensive to replace. Estimates in our area start at $125 per linear foot for a dock and double that... read more →

September 12, 2014
Business Insurance, Seafood Industry Insurance

Aug 27

Avoiding a Collision

Safe driving should be the first priority of all drivers. Common sense and remembering the basics helps prevent collisions, injuries, and save time and money. Safe driving habits directly affect your insurance costs. As a non emergency medical transportation / paratransit business, that goes double. Even more, it's simply the... read more →

August 27, 2014
Business Insurance, Personal Insurance (Home, Auto), Public Transportation (NEMT, Taxi, Limo)

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