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Admitted vs. Non-Admitted Insurance
Knowing the difference between admitted and non-admitted insurance carriers is vital—especially for high-risk companies. Here’s the scoop.
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Startups giving us more to be thankful for (2019 edition!)
Each year we pick out couple of our outstanding clients who are working to make the world a better place. These 6 startups give us a lot to be thankful for.
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5 Policies to Help Skyrocket Your On-Demand Company
Mid-market companies face unique risks as they evolve and grow, especially emerging on-demands. These policies can help to skyrocket your on-demand company.
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Medical Office Insurance Guide
Medical office insurance covers some of the most vulnerable parts of a medical practice. Here’s a practical guide to help you safeguard your business.
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Guide to S-1 Filings for Mid-Market Companies
Understanding how to navigate S-1 filings for mid-market companies can be tricky, especially if this is all new to your team. Here’s a detailed guide!
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Risk Management Tips Before Going Public
Here are risk management tips for mid-market companies to consider before going public.
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Navigating US E-Scooter Sharing Regulations & Insurance
E-scooter sharing companies face complex and strict regulations. The right insurance can give you a competitive advantage.
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The Complete Guide to Commercial Insurance Endorsements
Learn how commercial insurance endorsements provide customized coverage for you. Understand how the insurance endorsement types can empower your business.
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5 Common Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) Claims
What exactly does EPLI cover? We examine 5 common claim scenarios.
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Insurance for ESports: Leagues, Teams & Tech
The hardest part of navigating insurance for e-sports is to know how it applies. We break it down.
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How To Be A Better Team Player
In order to become a better collaborator, you must start by becoming a better team player. Here are some tips to get you there.
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I Signed, Now What? Understanding Insurance Subjectivities
Often referred to as the “pitfalls” of a quote, insurance subjectivities are certain conditions you must follow to ensure the coverage you need.
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Employee loyalty has to be earned, don’t expect it without taking action
We value our employees and want the same from them, but it’s not always that easy. Here are our thoughts on what you can do to boost employee loyalty.
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The Top 7 Things Employees Want From Their Company
People are always debating what employees need to be happy in their careers. Here is our take on what millennials really need for a good work environment.
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Commercial Property Insurance Claims Guide: The Preemptive Approach
The complete guide to commercial property insurance claims. How to be pre-emptive and the steps involved to make the claims process run smoothly.
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How to generate revenue & funding with insurance
How do you turn a cost center into a revenue engine? We discuss how high-growth companies can get this done with right Insurance. (via TechCrunch)
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Podcast: The Business of Insuring High Risk, Fast Growth Startups
Our very own Eric Schneider sat down with the guys over at the Block Party podcast. He talks about how to manage insurance needs in rapidly evolving business environments.
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Elon Musk vs. Investors: Why D&O Insurance is Essential
Elon Musk has landed himself and Tesla in hot water. We break down the SEC settlement, class action lawsuits and how D&O Insurance comes into play.
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My Employee Is Suing Me. What Should I do?
1 in 5 businesses gets hit with a lawsuit from a former or current employee. We discuss the various types of employee lawsuits and actions businesses should take to reduce the risk of being sued.
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Errors and Omissions Risks Checklist for Startups
We track down Errors and Omissions (E&O) policies for the majority of the companies we work with. It’s extremely important coverage for anyone leveraging technology or social media, which most startups constantly do. Even using things as simple as AWS or Facebook login can expose your company to a lawsuit, and in a fast-paced,
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Startup Risk Tips: Optimizing your Insurance Policies
Insurance should be seen as more of an investment than a cost, but given the busy and chaotic lives of Founders, it sometimes becomes a check-the-box activity. When utilized properly, companies can get value from their policies well beyond that generated by a “set it and forget it” approach. Here are a few tips to optimize your insurance policies
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Pivoting? You Should Probably Call Your Insurance Broker
It’s been a tough year for retail. Just ask J.C. Penny, Macy’s or Target. As e-commerce continues to overtake retail (thanks Amazon), traditional retailers need to employ different strategies to satisfy customers. In other words, it’s time to start pivoting. Startups are all too familiar with pivoting, and many startups do so at least once. Sounds
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