Archive for August, 2017

Is Your Church Renting A Watercraft Over 26 Feet?

August 31, 2017

Additional Insurance Is Required For Watercraft Over 26 Feet Many churches may be thinking about renting a houseboat or other watercraft this summer. If this is the case, it would be a good idea to call your agent for an insurance review. The standard General Liability in every church policy states that there is no […]

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The Government Is Watching Churches

August 31, 2017

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires payment of the minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime at 1 ½ times an employee’s (church) regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a week. FLSA has included exemptions from both the minimum wage and overtime requirements for: – Executives; – Administrative employees; Professionals, […]

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Auto Accident Scams…. Get Educated

August 22, 2017

Most of us are hardworking honest people, who are building strong families and are productive members of our community. Unfortunately, there are a few people who try to take advantage of us and we need to be educated on what to watch for. Fraud, including insurance scams, is the second-most burdensome financial crime in the […]

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Cyber Risk Update

August 21, 2017

Over the last several years, cyber liability coverage has evolved from just insurance for information      technology companies to coverage that nearly every class of business should have if they don’t already. From retailers, banks, contractors, distributors, restaurants and medical offices, many businesses are unaware of the great security technology exposure they face. Recent state laws […]

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Church Insurance… Stop The Madness

August 15, 2017

A Business Insurance Update We don’t expect you to be experts in business insurance, but we thought it might be fun to test you on what you do know about your business insurance. Business insurance is designed to cover unexpected losses. We can offer a wide range of business insurance options, so please call our […]

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Workers’ Compensation Best Practices

August 15, 2017

Business owners go to great lengths to provide a safe working environment for their employees. However, when dealing with humans, accidents can happen, and Workers’ Compensation Insurance can help.  Workers Compensation Insurance should be an important part of every risk management program. What Is Workers’ Compensation? Workers’ compensation insurance is insurance that provides lost income, […]

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Test Your Business Insurance IQ

August 9, 2017

A Business Insurance Update We don’t expect you to be experts in business insurance, but we thought it might be fun to test you on what you do know about your business insurance. Business insurance is designed to cover unexpected losses. We can offer a wide range of business insurance options, so please call our […]

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