Why Do Painting Contractors Need Insurance Coverage?
How insurance can be an extra COAT of protection for painters? 1 MIN READ When you’re on the job site and you use an extra coat of paint, your goal isn’t just to bring more color to the room, but to make the wall more durable against regular wear and tear. Similarly, a good business […]
Four Ways to Make a New Year’s Resolution and Keep It
Four Ways to Make a New Year’s Resolution and Keep It Read time: 3 min It’s a new year, which means a new you, right? We’re kidding. However, the celebration of a new year is a great time for some self-reflection. Ask yourself, what do you want to achieve in 2024? How can you make […]
What is the timeline for enrolling into Medicare?
I am approaching Medicare age, what do I need to do, and when? AGE 64 – Do your homework You can enroll into Medicare up to 3 months prior to turning age 65. Understand your options if you plan on working beyond 65. Contact a licensed insurance agent or go to Medicare.gov to learn more […]
What Do New Parents Need to Know About Life Insurance?
What New Parents Need to Know About Life Insurance How much does it cost to raise a child through age 17? About $285,000 with inflation factored in, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.That number could make you say, “You see! Kids are expensive. That’s why we haven’t bought life insurance.”  Think about it this way: the […]
How Can I Improve My Roadside Truck Inspections?
Tips for Successful Roadside Inspections Cliff J., Acuity’s in house trucking specialist – In my role helping motor carriers with their needs, I often find myself in conversations about struggles with roadside inspections. When I ask how these inspections affect their business operations, things like insurance, customers, brokers, and driver recruitment/retention don’t always make their […]
What Do My Dashboard Warning Lights Mean?
What do your car dashboard symbols mean? On the Road 3 min read Every car has a series of different lights on its dashboard. Sometimes, deciphering the meaning of these symbols can feel impossible. Many of the icons are indicators for various systems in your vehicle, and some — like the check engine light or the battery light — […]
Insurance Company Losses Continue to Mount in 2023
US P/C Industry Turns in $32.2B Underwriting Loss After 9 Months December 8, 2023 / Insurance Journal  U.S. property/casualty underwriting results deteriorated during the first nine months of 2023 to a loss of $32.2 billion. The result, highlighted in short financial review from AM Best, is $7.6 billion worse than the same period a […]
Contractors Celebrate Employees, Subs, and Clients This Holiday Season
Celebrating Your Employees, Subcontractors, and Clients This Holiday Season These past few years have been a challenging and stressful time for many in the construction industry as we faced the rise of material prices, supply chain issues, lack of skilled labor, and trying to stay healthy. This has forced many contractors to see the value […]
Study Shows Interest in Life Insurance at All-Time High
New Study Shows Interest in Life Insurance at All-Time High in 2023 4/24/2023 Data from LIMRA and Life Happens reveals younger Americans have the greatest need and desire to buy life insurance WINDSOR, Conn. and Washington, D.C., April 24, 2023—While two-thirds of Americans report their lives have largely returned to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Why are cars still catching on fire in 2023?
What causes a car to catch on fire? 3 min read  While modern cars are generally safe, there are several potential causes of car fires that pose a risk for any vehicle. Some makes and models of cars may be more susceptible to destructive blazes, such as electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries that are […]