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Forecast: 2020 Commercial Insurance Rates
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Most commercial insurance rates trended modestly higher in 2019 and increases are expected to accelerate some in 2020. Rate increases of up to 10% will not be uncommon even for well managed business exposures with low...
Are you liable?
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
You need to know this .... Questions of liability follow every incident that hurts someone or damages their property. For a variety of reasons, the general person's understanding of what constitutes ”legal liability” is...
Q & A: How can I find out if a home has had any serious claims?
Saturday, June 10, 2017
We printed this Q&A column in the June 10, 2017 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q. Before I buy a new home, how can I find out if it had any serious claims? - A. Before you buy a home a little detective work can...
The Most Common Household Fire Only You Can Prevent!
Friday, May 13, 2011
What household appliance causes more than 1,000 residential fires per month in the US? The answer... your clothes dryer! They are a modern marvel and an indispensable convenience. We use them constantly and they work...
Workers Comp Sparked By 100 Year Old Tragedy
Friday, March 25, 2011
On March 25, 1911 the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City caught fire taking the lives of 146 people. This tragedy led to the beginnings of workers compensation insurance and ushered in a new era of workplace...
WIND DAMAGE - Am I Covered?
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Answers to questions about wind damage to your home, fences, tree removal and liability to others. The recent windstorm of November 16th brought us a storm of more than 50 phone calls regarding wind damage claims. The...