With spring upon us, landscaping projects are picking up steam. The warmer weather is a reminder to homeowners to keep their flowers watered, grass mowed, and hedges trimmed. For those lacking the time, energy, or aptitude for lawn care, landscaping companies are there to pick up the slack. While landscaping may not seem like a particularly dangerous job, there are mishaps and uncontrollable risks that require these companies to have comprehensive insurance policies. To truly understand the daily risks they face, let’s review some of the frequent landscaping business insurance claims. [Read more…]
5 Most Frequent Landscaping Business Insurance Claims
April 23, 2021 by
What to Do If COVID-19 is Discovered in The Workplace
September 4, 2020 by
COVID-19 is a microscopic adversary, making it extremely difficult to detect its presence until it’s too late. Despite the measures your business takes to defend against the virus, there’s always a chance of an outbreak – an employee can contract it outside of work, a sick patron may disregard their quarantine, or the virus can travel into the establishment via a delivery. No matter how the contamination enters your business, it’s important to know what to do If COVID-19 is discovered in the workplace. [Read more…]
Protecting Your Employees from Heat-Related Injuries
August 19, 2020 by
The summer months can be grueling for those working outdoors, especially for landscapers, masons, and construction workers. Intense heat – especially now during the dog days of summer – can result in varying illnesses and injuries and can affect workers regardless of age or physical condition. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps to protecting your employees from heat-related injuries and additional measures you can take to safeguard your business. [Read more…]
What Insurance Policies Do Religious Establishments Need?
May 28, 2020 by
With places of worship included in the first phase of Massachusetts’s reopening process, it brings to mind the types of coverage religious establishments need to stay protected. Religious organizations can often be the site of community events, weddings, solace, and celebration. Not only do these buildings invite an array of gatherings, but they also invite a level of liability exposure that exceeds other non-profits. To shield these sites from financial losses and protect them from unforeseen setbacks, it’s important to understand what insurance policies religious establishments need. [Read more…]
Employee Safety and Business Insurance While Working Remotely
April 1, 2020 by
With the current pandemic leading to lockdowns and orders to stay at home, many are now working from home. Beyond reducing exposure to COVID-19, there are many notable benefits for employees, such as flexibility, comfort, and savings on commute. However, this convenience comes with some risks to your business, such as the exclusion of business property coverage from homeowners insurance and liability exposure to visiting business associates. To ensure you’re protected from the added risks, learn to teach employee safety and understand your business insurance coverage while working remotely. [Read more…]
Can Business Insurance Stave Off Losses from the COVID-19 Pandemic?
March 19, 2020 by
The recent outbreak of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on the health and financial stability of the public. This pandemic is affecting small and large businesses alike, and it’s leading to a lot of uncertainty over the future of companies and their employees. With the number of policies businesses require, one may wonder if there is anything that can be done to stave off the financial losses from the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…]
