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Brewery – Important Insurance Coverages
Brewery Coverage The number of brewers has grown tremendously in the past few decades. With this growth, insurance companies have developed programs specifically to insure the risks of breweries large and small. We have specialized programs to insure all types of...
Do Your Manufacturer Reps Have Insurance?
Do your sales representatives have adequate insurance coverage? If not, your manufacturing business may be at financial risk. Sales representatives are a critical piece to the manufacturing and sales process, however as a manufacturer your assets could be on the...
Manufacturer Reps – The importance of Products and E&O Insurance
Manufacturer Reps – The importance of Products and E&O Insurance Why do Manufacturer Reps need Products liability? As a Manufacturer’s Representative, you have exposure based on the products you sell. Lawsuits against you arising out of a product you sold would...
Snow Melt & Flood Insurance
Now that warmer temperatures are on the way, the rapid thaw of snow and the rainy spring season can create rising waters, mud slides, and flooding. These perils are not covered under either standard Homeowners or Commercial Property policies. If you think your...
Avoid Ice Dam Damage!
Ice dams can build up in the winter and cause serious damage. Hiring a service such as Franzoso Contracting in the video below is a great idea. http://vimeo.com/116349428
Rigging Insurance Safety Tips
Safety Tips for Rigging on Construction Sites Rigging has many exposures and a high risk for claims. Check out these safety tips from our partners to keep your employees safe and your insurance policy premiums low. Rigging Safety Tips
2015 Most Cited Construction Standards
2015 Most Cited Construction OSHA Violations
The top 5 OSHA violations for the Construction Industry are:
High Cost of Construction Insurance in NY
A recent study revealed that insurance premiums for construction and contractor businesses in New York are 400% higher than the national average.
Insurance for House Raisers
We have a special program exclusively for house raisers. Contact us today if you have any questions.
Garagekeepers Insurance
Named after its founder, Enzo Ferrari, the Enzo is the most high-end and rare sports car that Ferrari makes. Ferrari only built 400 of these luxury cars and they often resell for $1 million. On Monday in Stamford, one out of the 400 Enzo Ferraris was damaged in a...
Important Coverage for Nonprofit Organizations
It is essential for a nonprofit organization to understand that their board of directors are at risk of the same management liability issues as for-profit organizations. As a matter of fact, over 90% of claims that nonprofit organizations are faced with are related to...
General Liability vs Errors & Omissions
The Ins and Outs of Buying General Liability and Errors & Omissions Insurance It’s extremely important for all business owners to fully understand the differences between general liability insurance and errors and omissions insurance. Too often risk managers and...
Beware of Phishing Scams
This past June, a scam artist attempted to trick a group of potential bidders out of 30,000 bitcoins during an auction by the U.S. Marshals Service. It all started when the Marshals Service accidentally sent out an email to a group of possible bidders, part of the...
Wage & Hour Lawsuits
The financial crisis the United States has been dealing with the past few years has incited a new and increasing trend of wage and hour lawsuits. The increasing number of successful settlements and court rulings has motivated more and more displaced workers to take...
Malaysia Airlines Crash could Cost Hundreds of Millions
The aftermath of the Malaysia Airlines crash in the Ukraine could consist of hundreds of millions of dollars in legal disputes and compensation claims. Because there are so many parties involved including, insurers, the airline, governments and the victim’s families,...
Medical Technology
Medical technology is ever advancing and changing. Innovation is the key to success however, innovation also introduces new risks and the possibility of something going wrong. Our new cutting edge liability coverage package offers extensive coverage on new and...
Minimum insurance limits for Truckers set to rise
Recently, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reported to Congress that due to the increasing medical costs as well as other factors, the current minimum financial responsibility insurance limits are simply not sufficient to cover certain crashes...
Wedding Event Insurance
Consider Wedding Insurance to Protect Your Big Day from the Unpredictable Let’s face it, as fun and exciting as planning your wedding can be, leading up to the big day can also bring lots of unwanted stress and anxiety. With so many people involved and...