Nathan Weller

General liability insurance covers small businesses for financial losses due to third-party claims of bodily injury, reputational injury, or property damage to others. It is an essential liability coverage for all businesses, given that all businesses are exposed to these types of risks. If you’re looking for general liability insurance for your business, working with…

A surety bond is a financial coverage guaranteeing the performance of contractual obligations or legal compliance by the party who purchases it. A bond can be requested, legally required, or purchased to show reliability. Surety bonds can serve many purposes, but the ones available are dependent on the project and specific industry. The Hartford is…

Liquor liability insurance provides liability protection for businesses that sell and serve alcohol and helps with claims that come from intoxication. Whether the claim is for damage or injury, the business can be legally liable for providing alcohol to the intoxicated customer. Liquor liability can be expensive, with the cost potentially ranging from $200 to…

Public liability insurance protects a business if a third party, like a customer, claims they were injured or have property damage because of the insured business. In the U.S., public liability is an older form of liability that most insurance companies no longer offer, having rolled its coverage into the broader commercial general liability (CGL)…

Without commercial general liability (CGL) insurance, you’d have to pay for claims out of pocket. Fortunately, a general liability insurance policy can mitigate those expenses when they arise. However, when evaluating premiums and even determining insurability, insurers will consider a number of factors, including your claim history, so it is in your interest to do…

A workers’ compensation dividend plan, or participating plan, is a way for employers to take part in the profits earned by their insurers. Basically, dividend plans reward employers for having fewer claims, and many employers choose them to save on their workers’ compensation insurance. How Workers’ Compensation Dividend Plans Work A workers’ compensation dividend plan…

Preparing for a workers’ comp audit is an easy way to minimize stress. In this article, we will review the audit process and provide you with a general idea of what you can expect during an audit. The following steps can help you get ready, and the downloadable workers’ comp checklist can help your business…

Vacant home insurance covers homes that are unoccupied for an extended period. It typically costs 50% to 60% more than your traditional home insurance policy, or around $2,170 yearly. Vacant home insurance costs more than traditional home insurance because unoccupied properties have a higher risk of exposure to weather damage, theft, and vandalism. We evaluated…

Contractors insurance is a policy, or combination of policies, that protect your business from financial harm. This can come from damage or theft of your property or claims by others that during the course of your business, they were harmed or had property damaged. General liability and workers’ compensation are the most common policies. Contractor…

Commercial general liability limits refer to the maximum amount of money an insurance company will pay out on a policy per policy period. The limits are defined in the policy and are listed on the declarations page. Understanding these limits is important for ensuring that you have enough coverage in any given area and are…

Every small business owner in New York, the third-largest state economy in the United States, needs business insurance to protect their financial assets. The Empire State requires workers’ compensation for all employees, whether they are part time or full time, and a commercial auto policy for businesses with a dedicated vehicle. Important policies to get…

Semi-truck insurance, also called owner-operator or commercial truck insurance, is a blanket term for a collection of policies for truck drivers. Many of these policies cover truckers’ legal liabilities in different situations, such as hauling cargo or nonbusiness driving. Owner-operators can expect to pay anywhere from $3,000 to $16,000 per year for truck insurance. Whatever…