Recently, a focus has been placed on job applicant rights in regard to employer access to their Facebook profile and online identity. The story of Justin Basset, a New York-based statistician, who was asked for his Facebook login during a job interview, helped bring these concerns to light.[1] In a Web 2.0 world, the “Facebook […]
In the highly divisive and politicized US media landscape, the perspectives of society’s most marginalized groups can often get lost in the noise. This is where award-winning writer and BizInsure customer, Dana James, seeks to cut through and share narratives that affect her local community in Iowa. This is her story. Already with a successful […]
The start of the year is shaping to be a critical one for small business owners as inflation dampens expectations, according to new research. IPSOS data showed nearly 80% of small businesses say the beginning of 2023 is important for their bottom line as the combined effects of inflation and a possible recession erode consumer […]
Home health aides are well-positioned to take advantage of the demand for in-home health services. 88% of adults aged 50-80 want to “age in place” but may not be fully prepared to do so. Home health aides may need business insurance to protect themselves as their businesses grow. An estimated $265 billion worth of healthcare […]
An expert is calling for business owners to consider reviewing their insurance coverage as key indicators predict turbulent times ahead for many small businesses. With millions of new businesses entering the market for the first time and many others changing their circumstances due to the shifting economic conditions, SMB insurance expert Pavel Yurkov says it’s […]
The COVID-19 global pandemic has altered the small business landscape. Many SMBs (small and medium businesses) were made deeply aware of gaps in their current insurance coverage and are more cost-conscious than ever when it comes to policy pricing. As a result, more small business owners are taking a hands-on approach to protecting their businesses […]
As a small business owner, you are entrepreneurial by nature and open to taking personal risks that have the potential to result in long-term financial gain. This is likely why you decided to start your own business and probably one of the main contributors to your eventual success. However, even with the most optimistic of […]
Professional liability insurance is the one form of business insurance that most professional service providers agree is non-negotiable. While they may waver over whether or not to get insurance for their business property, autos, or even for their personal lives, most professional service providers agree that professional liability insurance is a necessary cost of doing […]
With today’s insurance industry plagued by legal jargon, frivolous litigation, excessive fees and misleading small print, we’ve decided to step back and use our inaugural post to acknowledge the industry’s ancient and humanitarian roots. Although they may not have been using actuary tables, the earliest hunter and gatherer societies were in fact thinking about their […]
Once a year, your business will get a piece of mail stating that its business insurance is up for renewal. In most cases, it will include a quotation of the premium and a request for payment. It is tempting for the busy entrepreneur to just make the payment and not worry about the issue for […]