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A Battery Explosion Leads to a Lawsuit: How E-Cig Insurance Is Cheaper Than a Costly Legal Battle

Date: 12/11/2018 0 Comments

Did you know the global e-cigarette market and vape market will experience a steady growth over the next decade? It is on track to reach $61.4 billion in sales by 2025. There may be times when a product malfunctions, due to a manufacturing error and causes a harsh injury. If you sell a dysfunctiona

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Announcing E-Cigarette and Vape Insurance For Manufacturers, Retailers, and Distributors

Date: 12/10/2018 0 Comments

We are excited to announce the addition of e-cigarette and vape insurance for business manufacturers, retailers, and distributors to our ever-growing list of insurance options. Insurance Canopy can create a customized insurance policy that protects your business from costly claims. Claims and law

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Host Liquor Liability Insurance and Your Next Holiday Party: Why It Counts

Date: 12/04/2018 0 Comments

The holiday season is right around the corner and people everywhere are nailing down the details of their long-awaited holiday parties with co-workers, friends, and family. Food? Check. Music? Check. Alcohol? Check. Host liquor insurance? Not checked. What is Host Liquor Liability Insurance?

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Insurance Canopy Offers Customized Business Insurance! Find Out if Your Industry Is Covered

Date: 11/04/2018 0 Comments

We are thrilled to offer new insurance coverages that can be customized to meet your business needs. With every business being unique, you can tailor a policy that works best for you. Make sure you have the proper insurance to protect your livelihood. The financial strain of a lawsuit alone can b

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How to Create a Marketing Strategy for Your Restaurant

Date: 11/04/2018 0 Comments

If you own a restaurant or are hoping to open one, you should already know one thing: your food alone will not bring people through your doors. For this reason, your restaurant needs a marketing plan. There’s no single perfect way to market a restaurant—they’re notoriously tricky in this regard.

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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

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 ...

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

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

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 ...

Gags & Gigs - How Can Clown Insurance Help The Clown Industry?

Pennywise from Stephen King's "IT" may be the most famous clown in town right now, but happy clowns aren't clowning around when it comes to the reputation of their industry. Clown professionals have long been a staple of entertainment and performances, ...