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Tag: Startups

7 Crucial Cost & Drivers of D&O Insurance

Posted on January 26, 2021 (February 16, 2021) by Jeff Hirsch
D&O-insurance

Now more than ever, companies must safeguard their directors and officers — but how? Here’s an inside look at what drives D&O insurance prices.

Posted in Directors & OfficersTagged Fintech, Life Sciences, Mid-Market, Small business, Startups

7 Bad Practices That Hike Your Commercial Insurance Costs

Posted on January 12, 2021 (February 16, 2021) by Kyle Jeziorski
commercial-insurance-costs

It might seem like a chore to keep your commercial insurance costs low. Here are some pitfalls to avoid that will help maintain your budget-friendly goal.

Posted in Risk Management TipsTagged Mid-Market, Small business, Startups

What Is an Insurable Risk?

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Kyle Jeziorski
insurable risk

Identifying an insurable risk from an uninsurable risk is tricky. Here’s a closer look at how insurers categorize specific exposures.

Posted in Risk Management TipsTagged Mid-Market, Startups

Why Startups Can’t Afford to Ignore Video Transcription, Captions, and Subtitles

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Luke Palder
Why Startups Can’t Afford to Ignore Video Transcription, Captions, and Subtitles

Using video will help your business connect with clients in a meaningful way, but Luke explains it also presents some challenges.

Posted in Guest PostTagged Startups

Why You Should Know Your Social Media Risks

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Carl Niedbala
Social media risks

Social media risks might seem rudimentary, but they can damage your business reputation in a flash. Here’s what you should know.

Posted in Risk Management TipsTagged Small business, Startups

When Do Startups Typically Purchase EPLI Coverage?

Posted on July 28, 2020 by Carl Niedbala
EPLI coverage

Startups aren’t always certain when to get EPLI coverage. Here are a few standard triggers to help you decide what’s best for your company.

Posted in EPLI, Risk Management TipsTagged Startups

15 Healthcare Startups That Improve Lives Worldwide

Posted on July 7, 2020 by Eric Schneider
healthcare startups

From innovative cancer treatment to supportive tools for physicians, these healthcare startups are changing lives for the better.

Posted in NewsTagged Healthcare, Startups

Insurance and Risk Management for FamTech Companies

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Carl Niedbala
FamTech Companies

Often referred to as Family Tech or BabyTech, FamTech is a rapidly growing market using technology to help parents navigate the challenges of raising a family. Unfortunately, the US still isn’t the most supportive place for working parents — but FamTech aims to lighten the burden. Here’s a look at this unique market, the risks

Posted in Risk Management TipsTagged FamTech, Startups

The Most Promising US Cities for Biotech Startups

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Matt McKenna

From coast to coast, the biotech industry is booming. Here’s a look at the cities helping this space to thrive and why biotech startups flock there.

Posted in CultureTagged Biotech, Startups

Translation Services: What Are the Benefits for Startups?

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Luke Palder

This is a guest post from Luke Palder who is the CEO over at TranslationServices.com, who are translation experts for academic, business, and literary translation for any language. A little-known business fact is that translation services are among the most profitable investments for startups. As professional translators, we know how much translation can help a

Posted in Guest PostTagged Startups
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