There are many risks that face your manufacturing business. Since a lot of heavy machinery and complicated equipment is involved in your daily operations, it can create a perfect storm of potential accidents. To keep your employees safe and your company successful, you absolutely need to consider the best practices in manufacturing operations. Adhering to…
Finding the Right Option for Your Business
Working in the world of contracting can be difficult. While you definitely know the ins and outs of the construction process, there are other areas that can become more difficult to define. This is especially true when it comes to determining if a surety bond is a good fit for your project. Essentially, this type…
Becoming a Landlord FAQs
If you’re considering turning one of your properties into a rental, there is a lot to consider before making it happen. Trusting strangers to inhabit your home is no small feat, so understand the legalities and risks that you are taking. The Basics You probably have a lot of questions: Can you insure rental income?…
New Owner-Operator Truck Driver Tips for a Successful Year
When you become an owner-operator, you are becoming an entrepreneur. These owner-operator truck business tips can help you have a successful first year. Business Plan Business owners of all shapes and sizes need a business plan. This plan outlines the services you do, a general overview, financial outlook, what sets you apart in the industry…
Ensuring a Fun Experience at Festivals
There’s nothing quite like the experience of a festival, fair or another fun event. The food, music, games and other forms of entertainment have all been organized behind the scenes for people to enjoy. However, these events are not created with magic and have various aspects that should be protected with insurance for special events…
Does My Insurance Cover Subcontractors?
You are finally doing that kitchen remodel you have always dreamed about, but you’re a little nervous about your handyman subcontracting some of the work. If something goes wrong, will the contractor cover the mistake? In other words, are subcontractors covered under contractors insurance? The short answer is “It depends.” But it is important to…
Keeping Welders Out of the Hot Seat
Welders and their skills are on the front line of the manufacturing industry, but this job is often done under extreme care and caution. Because of the danger associated with the conditions and the nature of welding, welding insurance is recommended as one of the primary ways to address the risk. Source: www.usrisk.com. There are…
Comprehensive Dock Operator Coverage
As a marina operator, you need to have a strong grasp on risk and liabilities that your operations present and understand the coverage limits and benefits of your marina insurance policy. The experts at Merriman Marine warn operators of the danger of purchasing insurance based on the price alone. Focusing solely on price can leave…
Insurance Designed to Service the Staffing Industry
If your business is recruiting, screening, and assigning staff to companies around the world, you need insurance that reflects the unique position your business places you in. It’s not enough to have general liability, because the specifics of labor laws and liability change from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, and that’s a challenge when you have staff…
Insuring the Watercraft Industry
There numerous risks and liabilities for commercial watercraft contractors, and it is in the best interest of each construction company to invest in a comprehensive insurance plan. With the right boat contractor insurance policy, you can protect your company from the financial liabilities associated with watercraft construction projects. Types of Risks There are many different…