Learn about functional value as a potential alternative for older church buildings Read why functional value may be a practical choice for older churches Generational shifts in church membership are real and widespread. With headcounts dropping and expenses maintaining at best, many churches are exploring options to cut costs. For those churches which qualify, the […]
Wondering about how General Liability Business Insurance is Rated?
Learn basic factors insurance companies use to price General Liability business insurance Read how General Liability business insurance is rated When you buy coffee at the neighborhood coffee shop, visit the dentist for a professional check-up, go grocery shopping, remodel your kitchen, or eat out at your favorite restaurant in Cleveland, you are supporting the […]
The Importance of Certificates of Insurance
Read more about the importance of a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI). Working with numerous Artisan Contractors I have learned it is often necessary for them to subcontract out parts of a project. There are several key points to address when you hire the subcontractor to protect your business from loses and unforeseen expenses. The […]
Ready Reference for Recreational Boatowners
Read about key factors to consider when purchasing personal boatowner’s insurance. Learn why many recreational boatowners should obtain boatowner’s insurance. The dog days of summer have hit uber levels recently, a whistle call for recreational boaters. With Lake Erie nipping the full expanse of Ohio’s northern footprint, area boaters are drawn to this natural waterpark […]
Mechanical Breakdown Insurance More Than Boiler Insurance
During a heatwave, many systems are being worked to their limit. This heavy workload could cause a mechanical breakdown. Insurance for mechanical breakdowns/equipment breakdown can be purchased as a separate policy or as an endorsement to your commercial insurance policy, Equipment Breakdown: A standard policy will cover the following types of equipment. Electrical systems-Including electric […]
Apartment Safety Starts With Good Housekeeping
When you think apartment housekeeping, you probably think of jobs like tenants keeping their units clean, the garbage being picked up from the dumpster and the front of the building’s street appeal. But what about those housekeeping items that, if ignored, could lead to safety issues? Lighting, exits, floors, and stairs, if not properly maintained, […]
Smoke & CO Detector Safety
Anyone who owns a rental or investment property knows the importance of making sure their assets are well protected from dangers of damage. Maintaining a smoke alarm is more than just changing the battery and testing the alarm with a stick or by pressing the ‘battery test’ button. You need to know that it will […]
Commercial Drones are On the Rise
Learn a few basics about commercial drones and insurance for commercial drones. Read why commercial drones are on the rise and why you need drone insurance. Technology continues to put it out there and change what and how things are done. Commercial drones are on the rise, literally, and have the potential to bring about […]
Happy Fourth of July!
Everyone loves the Fourth of July. Cookouts, family, and patriotism – there is no better combination. Between relaxing, parades, and enjoying time with friends and family, you normally see a lot of red, white, and blue. Most people know that on July 4th, 1776 the United States of America won their independence from Great Britain, […]
Contractor’s Pollution Liability (CPL): What it is and why it is Necessary
Contractors – do you need Pollution Liability coverage? Have you discussed the pollution exclusion in your General Liability policy with your agent? Contractor’s pollution liability (CPL) provides third party coverage for bodily injury, property damage, clean up expense and defense expense as a result of your creation of a condition that is considered pollution. This […]