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Does Your Hired and Non-Owned Auto Insurance Policy Cover the “Any Auto” Requirement from Your Vendors?

Dan Levenson — Wed, 23 May 2018 15:35:54 +0000

Understanding the various insurance requirements that apply to your business is critical, including those related to commercial auto insurance. This is especially true when you don’t own vehicles, but hire them from time to time. If you work with outside vendors, you need to explore your auto policy to find out if it is sufficient. […]

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8 Reasons You Shouldn’t Let Your Business Insurance Lapse

Dan Levenson — Thu, 15 Jun 2017 21:14:26 +0000

Your business insurance is a critical part of your ability to do business. You know that you want to do what’s best for both your company and your customers, but often, you don’t think about business insurance on a daily basis. For those who work in certain types of industries, especially independent contractors, it’s easy […]

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How To Read Your Certificate of Insurance (INFOGRAPHIC)

Dan Levenson — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:15:48 +0000

Some of the most common questions we receive are related to Certificates of Insurance. For many independent contractors and small business owners looking to expand their client base, there is often a moment of panic when they are asked to provide their certificate. Do you have a certificate? Is it up to date? Is all […]

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7 Simple Tips To Avoid Contract Disputes With Your Contractors

Dan Levenson — Tue, 02 May 2017 20:27:44 +0000

Unfortunately, contract disputes are all too common in the business world. Though contracts may be written with a great deal of care using verbose language, many still leave room for interpretation. And where there’s room for interpretation, high-priced lawyers are often called in to dispute the small details. No one wants to go down that […]

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6 Cyber Security Tips for Home Businesses

Dan Levenson — Fri, 24 Mar 2017 16:46:19 +0000

Starting a home business is an exciting and rewarding venture. The most important part of owning your own business is keeping it safe. Unfortunately, small and home businesses have become the targets for criminals seeking to steal sensitive information. This is largely due to their lack of trained IT personnel on staff. For this reason, we have […]

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E&O Insurance For IT Consultants: Why It Matters and How Much It Costs

Dan Levenson — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:13:07 +0000

Suppose you design a database that has a glitch that keeps everyone at your client’s company from accessing crucial business data for three days. The client sues you, the IT consultant, claiming they lost $500,000 in sales during the time the database could not be accessed. Or to put a timelier spin on things, consider […]

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Do You Need Home-Based Business Insurance?

Dan Levenson — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:00:50 +0000

If you’ve just started running a small business out of your home, you might not know about the advantages of home-based business insurance. Many entrepreneurs believe their homeowners’ insurance will also cover their home-based businesses. However, this is not always the case. Most homeowners’ policies exclude home-based businesses. That means you won’t be covered for lost […]

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A Deeper Look At General Liability Insurance For IT Contractors

Dan Levenson — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 20:38:52 +0000

It is not an uncommon scenario: An independent IT contractor is working to secure a contract for work from a company, and that contract requires proof of insurance. The contractor, however, has let their policy lapse from the last time they needed to provide proof of coverage. Now he or she must scramble to obtain […]

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Why Proof Of Insurance Is Important For IT Staffing Agencies

Dan Levenson — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 16:28:14 +0000

When you work in the world of IT staffing, all sorts of things can happen. You have to be a smart business owner and protect yourself as much as possible. By having proof of insurance, you can obtain more business and protect your assets and financials in the process. This is often as simple as […]

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Do IT Companies Need Subcontractor Insurance Coverage?

Dan Levenson — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 17:48:00 +0000

When you think about subcontractors needing insurance, you might picture someone working on something that is more of a physical labor job—for instance, a plumber or even a landscaper that comes to do work on behalf of your company. While those subcontractors are important, what about your tech subcontractors? When hiring out subcontractors to help […]

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