On Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 9:50 am the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service conducted a Statewide Severe Weather Tornado Drill. While holding a drill is important, for you and your family you should also create an emergency plan in case there is a tornado or other severe weather situation like…

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Learn why insurance companies employ drones to assess and inspect property. Read why two investment property insureds recently received notices of non-renewal. Drone usage in the insurance industry is not new, but it is getting up close to more and more insureds, including those located in Ohio. While widespread loss assessment was an early application…

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Over the past six months our agency has seen a massive increase in calls for insurance coverage for Churches that have had their insurance coverage cancelled. What lies ahead is unknown except many of these Churches are going to have sticker shock. Premium increases have been affecting all lines of Property and Casualty Insurance. But…

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Learn about different types of commercial insurance applicable to restaurants. Read some practical applications pertaining to commercial insurance for restaurants. As restaurant owners and managers, you know what’s on the food and drink menu. But do you know what’s on the menu of insurance coverages protecting your restaurant business? Depending on the size and type…

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Running a poultry farm comes with its own set of challenges. From managing the health of your birds to ensuring the efficient operation of your farm, you’ve got a lot on your plate. One of the most important steps you can take to protect your farm, assets, and investment, is securing the proper insurance coverage…

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The construction industry is experiencing a labor crisis. A combination of retiring skilled workers, geopolitical forces, fewer young professionals entering the trades, and pandemic-related disruptions have led to a severe work-force shortage. A skilled labor shortage is at the heart of the issue—a gap where the demand for qualified, experienced workers far exceeds supply. This…

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Learn five factors impacting the entire U.S. homeowners’ insurance market. Read why natural disasters anywhere in the U.S. affect individual homeowner insureds. The pool is the multibillion-dollar U.S. homeowners’ insurance market. Its size belies the reality of what is necessary to keep the pool responsibly afloat. More and more, multiple regions of the U.S. home…

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Is this the time to jump into the commercial real estate market and purchase an apartment building in Greater Cleveland?  While real estate prices in Cleveland remain fairly affordable there are signs that 2025 may see price increases faster than the national average. For investors many markets have priced themselves out of range for new…

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Read why churches and religious entities need to know about copyright law. Learn that “thou shalt not steal” applies to your church’s use of creative content. The 8th commandment of the Bible is simple and straightforward. Everyone reading this is familiar with it and knows not to steal. However, when the subject of stealing veers…

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Every business in Northeast Ohio that has employees or customers is exposed to potential employment practices liability claims. In the year ending December 31 2023 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) stated there were 81055 charges against employers for discrimination that is more than 220 claims every day. However, according to ISO MarketStance only 4%…

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