Driving Out-Of-State
Posted: April 30, 2019
As the weather gets nicer, it’s natural to think of vacation. The American Automobile Association regularly tracks the driving patterns of the average American, and the trusted authority on car travel has released the following statistics: Four out of ten American adults plan to go on vacation this year. Approximately 53% of those planning a vacation intend to travel by car. Southern families (62%) are more...
What We Know About Sinkholes, and What We Don’t
Posted: April 23, 2019
Imagine this: You’re leaving your house, ready to tackle the working day, only to discover a large, inexplicable hole where your car is supposed to be. That’s the thing about sinkholes. They’re just baffling. At first glance, sinkholes are nature’s slapstick: sudden, unpredictable, dramatic and absurd. But there’s a serious side, too – lives have been lost in sinkholes, and the U.S. Geological Survey estimates...
Distracted Driving
Posted: April 17, 2019
April has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a division of the United States Department of Transportation, distracted driving is defined as “any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system—anything that takes your attention...
How to Help Your Employees Return to Work
Posted: April 17, 2019
As a business owner, your employees are important to you. Making sure they’re taken care of, especially if they’ve needed to take time off from work for an injury or illness, should be a top priority. Related: 5 Workplace Safety Tips for Small Businesses and Startups If one of your employees files a workers’ compensation claim after an incident at work, it’s important to support...
Common Exclusions To Business Interruption Insurance
Posted: April 15, 2019
Business interruption insurance is designed to cover income lost when an event beyond your control forces you to close your business temporarily. This extra layer of protection goes beyond common business insurance policies. For example, if a fire in your office forces you to shut down temporarily, property insurance will cover the damage from the fire, but not the loss of income. The lost income...