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Don’t Let An Unfortunate Incident Catch You Off Guard. Protect Your Business With Vape and E-Cigarette Insurance

Date: 04/16/2019 0 Comments

Protect Your Business With E-Cigarette and Vape Insurance Don’t Let An Unfortunate Incident Catch You Off Guard As an e-cigarette and vape business owner, you are surely aware that these devices are capable of exploding and causing varying degrees of injuries. On one side of the spectrum, a cust

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How To Be Prepared for a Last Minute DJ Gig

Date: 03/19/2019 0 Comments

If you are a DJ then you know how chaotic life can be. One minute you are at home having dinner with some family, then you’re on the phone with a club’s manager being asked to come play. You agree, grab your gear, purchase DJ insurance and run out the door. Reasons You Might Be Called For A Last-

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Three Things to Look for in a Host Liquor Liability Insurance Policy

Date: 03/15/2019 0 Comments

In 2016, the National Center for Statistics and Analysis stated that 10,497 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes, accounting for 28% of all traffic-related deaths in the United States. As a party host, these numbers should be the last thing on your mind. However, the risk of an accident h

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Planning An Event? Here Are Eight Ways You Can Reduce Host Liquor Liability Insurance Claims

Date: 02/21/2019 0 Comments

It’s already stressful enough planning an event that will go smoothly. However, it is your responsibility to keep the alcohol consumption to a minimum. More and more hosts are being held accountable for the actions of their event attendees after they leave the party. Car accidents, bodily injuries,

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Product Liability Insurance By The Numbers

Date: 12/19/2018 0 Comments

Over the past few decades, product liability insurance claims filed have trended upwards in both size and number. The automotive, pharmaceutical, medical device, and food and beverage industries experience the largest costs associated with claims. This is largely due to the increased number and scop

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Plumbing

Small Business Insurance Series #1: Refining Your Idea & Daring the Impossible

"Impossible is just a word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is potential. Impossible is tem ...

Personal Trainers

5 Things Personal Trainers Are Tired of Hearing Already

As a personal trainer, you have an active and often exciting job. This job will also give you the chance to get to know all types of people as well as the satisfact ...

Personal Trainer Certification - Which Program Is Right for You?

Personal Trainer Certification - Which Program Is Right for You? So you want to be a personal trainer. Great choice. You’ll have the chance to work with all types of people and help them reach their fitness goals. Before you can work with ...

Vendors

Liquor Liability vs. Host Liquor

You may be wondering which policy is right for you. We’ve answered some commonly asked questions to help you choose which type of insurance works for your situation. Read on to learn more about host liquor and liquor liability. L ...

Dram Shop Laws & Liquor Liability Insurance

During colonial times, a unit of liquid was referred to as a "dram" and an establishment, such as a tavern or bar, that served alcohol was called a "dram shop." Laws regarding alcohol service to patrons have fluctuated wildly, from outright prohibition ...

Contractors

4 Lawn Maintenance Business Marketing Tips

As a lawn maintenance professional, you understand the detail and hard work that goes into making a yard look its best. However, one thing that often gets overlooked is the need for a good marketing strategy. The marketing professionals at Insurance Ca ...

5 reasons lawn care professionals need insurance

Did you know that it is a smart business decision for lawn care businesses big and small to have lawn care insurance? You might think that becaus ...

Engineering

Architects

Understanding Architect Insurance

When you design a building, you take on an enormous responsibility for the lives of the people who will be using that building for generations to come. As an architect, you are aware of the intricacies and complexities of designing functional, modern b ...

How To Be Prepared for a Last Minute DJ Gig

Why You Need DJ Insurance

As a DJ, KJ, or VJ, you know that a great deal of preparation goes into any event. From transporting and setting up equipment to actually putting together a setlist of music to play, you know that DJing an event is a comprehensive task. Despi ...

Yoga

Four Ways Yoga Teachers Can Market Their Business

Marketing your yoga business doesn’t need to break your bank. There are many tools you can use to show off your personal brand, set yourself apart from the competition with yoga insurance, and advertise your business. Showcasing your business ...

5 Real Claims Yoga Teachers Face

Currently, there are 36.7 million people who practice yoga in the U.S. The influx of practitioners across the nation also means that th ...

Musicians

Why You Need Musicians Insurance

Musicians perform in all kinds of venues, outdoor and indoor. While you are on stage performing a great show, you may not think about the need for musicians insurance. You aren’t the type of band member that cr ...

Don't Let The Music Stop: Why You Need Musicians Insurance

Getting musicians insurance may not seem like a top priority for individual artists, but it's important to have coverage to protect you before you ever get up on stage. Without a general liability p ...

Restaurants

Food Safety Practices Gone Wrong: Why You Need To Add Restaurant Insurance To Your Risk Management Strategy

Food has a way of bringing people together. However, your food safety practices may not run smoothly and a foodborne illness could sicken or even kill your customers. Every restaurant owner needs to include

What You Need to Know about Restaurant Insurance

Restaurants are often busy, chaotic places full of things that could go wrong. With all of the money you spent on equipment and inventory to the safety of your patrons, there are a number of potentially expensive accidents or theft that can and do happ ...

Entertainment

Why Entertainers Need Insurance

Being the life of the party has never come with more responsibility. On top of being charged with entertaining others, if something goes wrong then you could be held responsible. For instance, someone dancing to the sweet rhythm of your music could tri ...

7 Tips to Make You the Best Professional Santa This Season

As December winds on, professional Santas are in high-demand. For those who answer the call, entertainers insurance is a must. Being insured, however, is not the only preparation you must take. With Christm ...