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What insurance should my moving company carry?
If you're moving, it's very important you choose a reputable mover who's not only good at their job, but also has the proper insurance to protect you and your belongings. It's always a good idea to request a certificate of insurance. There are standard insurance...
Moving Industry – New Program for Movers
New Crane Rules Proposed NYC
New York City has introduced the Construction Safety Act in reaction to the recent crane and construction accidents. The rules are poised to make construction sites safer by reducing safety violations and strengthening crane regulations. New rules regarding cranes...
NY DOB Insurance Requirements
The NY Department of Buildings sets insurance requirements for licenses and construction permits in New York City. Most licenses, including operators and master riggers only require a $1 million general liability policy. However, depending on the scope of the job the...
New Crane Regs in NYC
New Safety Regulations for Cranes in NYC Just a few days after the recent crane collapse in New York City, Mayor de Blasio put into place new rules. The rules require crawler cranes to stop operating if there is a forecast for wind speeds of 20 MPH or higher....
What is Long term Care?
Long Term Care Insurance A LTC insurance plan can be designed to fit a range of personal budgets – for all ages as an accident or chronic illness can befall at any time – not only for the aged. LTC is the assistance, care or services a person needs when they...
Crane Insurance
What Does Crane Insurance Cost? First of all, there are several different insurance policies you may be referring to when talking about crane insurance. You may be talking about physical damage to coverage the value of the crane itself, general liability which would...
Health Insurance Penalty to Rise in 2016
Starting in 2016 the penalty for not caring health insurance will increase up to the greater of $695 or 2.5 percent of taxable income.
NY Work Comp Increases
New York State Truckers and Movers The New York State Workers Compensation Board has authorized what we consider to be significant rate increases effective October 1, 2015. The new rates will apply on all new workers compensation policies after October 1, 2015 and on...
IT Insurance
Important IT Insurance Policies If you run an IT or Tech firm, there are several policies you should consider. These coverages are critical for any tech professional including IT, App design, website design, data hosting, or other tech business. General Liability...
Effective Strategies to Limit Products Liability
5 Techniques to Reduce Products Liability for Manufacturers 1. Quality Control - create a program and distribute it to all your employees. Procedures should outline product safety, design, testing and inspection. Include information on traceability, guidance on...
Truckers Safety
Improve Safety - Lower Insurance Costs The National Transportation Safety Board recent study suggests Collision Avoidance Systems (CAS) can greatly reduce truck and vehicle crashes. In 2012 alone 1,700 people were killed in rear-end crashes and another 500,000 were...
Connecticut Accounting Insurance Program
CT Accounting Insurance Program including E&O (Professional Liability) We can save our Connecticut accountants by now bundling general liability, property, and professional liability all in one policy. Contact us today to find out more. [button...
St Louis Cardinals Hack Astros
Hacked: FBI Investigating the St. Louis Cardinals We typically think of hackers only going after financial data held by large corporations, but what if a competitor hacked your business? It looks like the St. Louis Cardinals may be guilty of exactly that. Federal...
Products Liability Protection
How to Protect your Business from Products Liability - Wholesalers - Distributors - Manufacturer Reps While Wholesalers, Distributors, and Manufacturer Reps aren't always named in lawsuits for product claims, when they are it can be devastating if the proper...
Wholesaler and Distribution Coverages
Does your wholesaler and distribution insurance have the right coverages for you? Not all insurance programs are meet the needs of the wholesale and distribution industry. We can tailor a program specifically to your needs. Click here for more information on...
Product Liability Insurance for Wholesaler and Distributor Industry
Product recalls are occurring more and more often. Product recalls can be financially devastating not only for a manufacturer, but also for its wholesalers and distributors. Wholesalers and distributors are regulated by dozens of laws related to product liability. ...
Movers Insurance – Household Goods & Commercial
Residential and Commercial Movers Insurance There are many complexities in the household goods and office moving business. Whether you are a residential or commercial mover operations include trucking, packing, loading, transport, unloading and unpacking of furniture...