Series A Success Story: An Interview with Fig
We spoke with Justin Bailey of Fig (since acquired by Republic) about his experience on successfully closing a Series A round. He has some great tips and shares important lessons for founders embarking on their funding journey. Tell me a little bit about yourself and why you founded Fig? I’m Justin Bailey, Founder and CEO of
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.
What Are Loss Run Reports?
As a small to mid-market company, it’s essential to use loss run reports to your advantage. Here’s how to make sense of these valuable reviews.
How to Choose the Best Financing Option for Your Business
Meredith from Fundera evaluates the best short and medium term financing options for startups. Find out which one is right for your business.
Commercial Umbrella Insurance: What Does It Really Cover?
When mid-market companies need more coverage than traditional policies, commercial umbrella insurance could be the answer.
Guide to Short-Term Rental Insurance
What is Short-Term Rental Insurance and Why do you need it? Short term rentals aka short term vacation rentals are gaining popularity. Over 1 million homes and rooms are being rented out short-term in the U.S. This rapidly growing industry gives homeowners a way to earn some extra income and provides travelers with alternatives to
7 Questions to Ask Before Renewing Your Restaurant Insurance
Before renewing your restaurant insurance policy, it’s vital for franchise owners to review commonly overlooked business dynamics. Here’s the inside scoop.
What does the California AB5 (gig economy) ruling mean for insurance?
California signed the AB5 (Gig Economy) ruling into law. This will have ramifications for the entire US insurance market, not just for CA.
Lawyers’ Professional Liability: A Guide for Law Firms
Lawyers’ professional liability insurance covers some of the most vulnerable parts of the legal profession. Here’s a practical guide for law firms.
Commercial Insurance Endorsements
Commercial insurance endorsements are the secret sauce that enable your company to grow and develop. Here’s what you should know about them.
Commercial Crime Insurance Guide
Commercial crime insurance guide for startups and mid-level businesses. What you need and why you need it.
The Ultimate Guide to Insurance Requirements in Contracts
Vendors, cities, partners, investors, etc.— often require specific insurance policies as a part of a contract. We breakdown why and what you need to know
Private Companies Won’t Escape SEC Scrutiny; D&O Coverage May Be Crucial
SEC suits against Theranos and Jumio illustrate that private companies won’t avoid SEC scrutiny and that D&O insurance is more important than ever.
Key Person Insurance Alternatives
Key Person Insurance can be a valuable policy for when the unthinkable happens, but it has its disadvantages. We examine Contract protection insurance (“CPI”) and other alternatives.
Mitigating Cyber Risk with Google Cloud
Partnering with the right cloud provider is essential. Google Cloud outline how to mitigate cyber risk through trust, security, and proper cyber insurance.
Understanding Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
Everything you need to know about Certificates of Insurance (COIs)!
Robobroking: What you need to know about automated insurance brokers
Online brokers using automation and AI make it easier than ever to get commercial insurance. But how do you know if they’re right for your business?
Pre-IPO Checklist 2019
Considering an IPO? We’ve created a 10 part a checklist to serve as a preliminary starting point for thought and discussion, as well as a brief primer on the process.
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)
Jobs Act 3.0 Explained: How it will Impact Business
The House has passed Jobs Act 3.0. What does this mean for business? We discuss the key takeaways of the act and how it will impact future IPOs.
Top 6 forms of social engineering and how to protect your business
Many implement the latest antivirus software, data encryption protocols, and firewalls. But what happens if malware is introduced into the system from inside? i.e. by an employee
What’s the right insurance for an ICO?
Uncertainty in the ICO space is leading entrepreneurs to wonder how they can protect themselves from risk. Can these companies get insurance for an ICO like they can for other parts of their business? (Spoiler alert: yes they can)