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
What is Loss Payee and Lenders Loss Payable?
In the world of insurance, protecting assets and investments is paramount. Loss Payee and Lenders Loss Payable are two critical terms that come into play when third-party interests are involved. In this article, we will explore these concepts and how they relate to insurable risks.
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.
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.
Commercial Crime Insurance Guide
Here’s the inside scoop on commercial crime insurance guide for startups and mid-level businesses. Learn the different types of commercial crimes and what crime insurance covers.
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 break down 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 & 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)
5 facts startups need to know about the GDPR
Any business that comes in contact with EU citizens will have to follow new rules as of May of this year. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), passed by EU Parliament in April 2016, directly impacts businesses in the US, EU and elsewhere. Its purpose is to set uniform standards for data protection and prevent businesses from
The 3 most important facts about IP insurance for startups
Too many companies ignore one of the most common legal risks out there: intellectual property (IP) infringement. In past posts, we’ve talked about the high frequency of IP litigation as well as the dangers posed by patent trolls. But let’s keep it simple — what do you need to know? There are a few important
Startup D&O Insurance: What You Need to Know
D&O insurance for startups is necessary for many reasons: protects your scaling efforts, meets investor requirements, safeguards executives, etc. But what does this coverage actually provide and how much will it cost you? Let’s clear the air.