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Read about the connection between skilled trade contractors and revitalization. Learn why trade contractors need the protection of property and liability insurance. Public Square in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is lighting up with the construction of Sherwin-Williams’ new headquarters. Its design is a sparkling complement to the mixed-use transformation that has occurred around Public Square in…
Read MoreWater Water Everywhere
Water damage claims continue to mount for insurance companies and newer technology is available to reduce or even eliminate these losses. One of our partner companies reported in 2022 41% of their property losses were related to interior water damage. Frozen pipes, broken water supply lines or failure of Polybutylene pipe. No matter the cause…
Read MoreMLK Day
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Everybody is familiar with Dr King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, but some of Dr. King’s lessor known quotes are as poignant as ever today. Here are a few. “The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to…
Read MoreGet in the Spirit of Balance
Learn practical New Year resolutions for investment property businesses. Read helpful Happy New Year tips for investment property owners and managers. Unlike typical New Year resolutions, investment property businesses require commitment. If that commitment includes a balanced combination of cheerfulness and seriousness, all the better. In the spirit of balancing New Year cheer with thoughtful…
Read MoreStop Damaging Roof Dams Now
Preventing Ice dams on your Church’s roof. Christmas is a week away! Do you remember the below 0 weather last Christmas? I do and I clearly remember all of the calls the agency received 2 weeks later when the weather warmed up and Churches started calling us that water was dripping thru the ceiling of…
Read MoreThe Real Value of an Independent Insurance AGENT
Learn why your local independent insurance agent is much more than a salesperson. Read about customer commitment and your local independent insurance agent. The core of every business is customers. Without customers, there is no market. As an independent insurance agency, Richey-Barrett Insurance strives to be present, for real, for our customers. As we remind…
Read MoreHiring H-2A Workers for Your Farm
Authorized by the Immigration and Nationality Act, the H-2A Temporary Agricultural Program allows for foreign workers to enter the United States as seasonal farm workers. Efforts must have been made to recruit U.S. workers for the open positions, and farm employers must demonstrate that they were unsuccessful in filling them to qualify for the H-2A…
Read MoreContractors Errors & Omissions Insurance Could Save You a Bundle
Many artisan contractors believe they are fully protected from liability losses for many reasons. But the standard Insurance Service Office (ISO) Commercial General Liability policy does not cover the named insured’s work or products. Contractors around Northeast Ohio register with many Cuyahoga County municipalities and must provide proof of Liability Insurance to complete the registration…
Read MoreThis Is Not Fake News
Read about a new reality in the homeowners’ insurance market. Learn why homeowners’ insurance premiums are increasing across-the-board. We are experiencing a new reality that will have widespread consequences for all. This new reality is dramatic change, including premium increases, in the personal lines homeowners’ insurance market. It is being driven by another reality, which…
Read MoreDon’t Find Yourself Out On The Street, Without Insurance
Owners of multifamily housing are seeing an upheaval in their renewals this year if they are even being offered one! The multifamily and rental property industry has been facing a challenging market place for several years but this past year and the next 24 months may put many landlords out on the street without coverage.…
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