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COVID-19: Workers Compensation – claim prevention
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Employers are challenged with two liability concerns regarding COVID-19 transmission – customers and employees. The latest liability exposure to manage is how to prevent claims for workers compensation or employer...
COVID-19: Liability risk to your business
Friday, May 8, 2020
As business owners reopen their businesses to the public, the question of COVID related liability has become a concern. The primary concern has been voiced for specific industries like large retailers, medical clinics,...
COVID-19 Insurance claim relief?
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Answers to 4 common insurance questions Every business owner wants to know and is hoping that somehow their insurance coverages will provide some financial relief. Containment efforts of the Coronavirus Pandemic across...
Q & A: Is my contractor insured?
Tuesday, July 10, 2018
We printed this Q&A column in the July 10, 2018 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q. Is my contractor insured? A: Good question! Hiring an uninsured contractor can end up embroiling you in lawsuits and cost you more...
Is your contractor insured?
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
Here's how to find out. - Hiring an uninsured contractor can end up embroiling you in lawsuits and cost you more than you ever imagined. Summer is when we hire contractors for repairs, roof replacements, remodeling,...
Are you liable?
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
You need to know this .... Questions of liability follow every incident that hurts someone or damages their property. For a variety of reasons, the general person's understanding of what constitutes ”legal liability” is...
Q & A: How is my college student's stuff insured?
Thursday, August 10, 2017
We printed this Q&A column in the Aug. 10, 2017, and Sept. 10, 2017 editions of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: How is my college student's stuff insured? - A: This is the phone call you don’t want to get from your college...
Fireworks & Your Liability - What if something goes wrong?
Thursday, June 15, 2017
If you celebrate Independence Day with your own fireworks show, you will be personally liable if anything goes wrong. So, here is some information about how to cover your liability plus safety tips to keep your show...
Dog Bite Claims Up 18% in 2016
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Dog bites and other dog-related injuries accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners liability claim dollars paid out in 2016, costing in excess of $600 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute (...
Q&A: How can I get the lowest rate on business insurance?
Friday, February 10, 2017
We printed this Q&A column in the Feb. 10, 2017 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: How can I get the lowest rates on business insurance? - A: Business Insurance rates vary dramatically from company to company. That’...
Holiday Party? Reduce Your Liquor Risk.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Here are some tips on how to have a great party while managing the risks of serving liquor. Whether you are hosting a personal party for friends and family or a business party for employees and guests, when planning a...