Be prepared for Rising Insurance Costs in 2020
In the last month, AM Best and Fitch (companies that provide financial data products in the insurance industry), national consultants Willis Towers Watson, AON, and others have all echoed the fact that rates are going up and will continue to rise in 2020. Price increases in automobile insurance were discussed in an earlier blog, but…
Read MoreLiquor Liability: Know Customers Limit
The holiday season is a busy time for bars and restaurants, you may be catering to larger groups that are not your usual clientele, but do not let your guard down and make sure all of your employees are following your procedures for responsible service, sale, and consumption of alcohol. As the owner of an…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving From Richey-Barrett
Thanksgiving is the festive time of year when we gather our loved ones to share in more than just gluttony, but in gratitude, in being intentionally thankful for all the good things in our lives. There is tradition and there is novelty, but at the heart of this treasured holiday is this sense of thankfulness.…
Read MoreSLIP, TRIP, FALL, and OUCH!
Your church is well-maintained and a beehive of activity, with people constantly buzzing around. Recently, it has had three slip and fall claims that have been paid out under the Medical Payments Coverage section of the church’s insurance policy. John, your insurance agent, has called the church to advise that this claim frequency is causing…
Read MoreTurn Driving “On” and Distractions “Off”
Learn why distracted driving is putting upward pressure on automobile insurance rates. Read a few basics about distracted driving and distracted driving laws. Distracted driving is a growing public safety problem. Always being “on” or “on the go” is dangerously turning “off” safe driving habits. From the morning cup of coffee on the drive into…
Read MoreEveryone Makes Mistakes. Are You Covered?
George, the contractor, has more than 20 years of experience in his craft although navigating the insurance part of his business can sometimes still be foggy. No business is able to run without some bumps and after a few unpleasant customer experiences, George decides to contact his trusty insurance agent to see what actions can…
Read MoreGetting your Apartment Building ready for another Cleveland Winter
Winter and freezing temperatures are forecast to roar back into Northeast Ohio in the next 24 hours or so, but there is still time to get out and complete a few simple tasks to help protect your property. You may also discover additional items that need improvements for next year and beyond. We all know…
Read MoreWhat Would Happen to Your Business if You Were Not There?
In many small businesses, one of the partners or shareholders may drive the bulk of the revenue to the business. This does not diminish the importance of the other partners or shareholders but it can create a huge problem if that person becomes disabled. A little known but great benefit to protect income for a…
Read MoreInsurance is Not the Answer to Prayer
Discover the three most common reasons churches receive property insurance claim denials. Learn why insurance is protection, but not the answer to prayer. Your church buys insurance for protection. Like any other organization, your church needs the practical benefits of insurance coverage to insulate it from financial loss. That said, insurance is not the answer…
Read MoreKeeping your Apartment Building Occupied
Keeping your apartment building occupied is paramount to profitability, but don’t be negligent in your application and screening process. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has created regulations that define classes of people who can’t be discriminated against in the rental process. (read more) As a landlord, you may not discriminate in renting…
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