18 Jul
2019

An interview with Tommy Ruke, founder of the MCIEF

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

The transportation insurance world is complex. There’s a lot for insurance carriers to learn if they want to provide insurance coverage for motor carriers. With all the knowledge that needs to be learned, there has to be a way for agents, agencies, and even carriers to learn it. That’s where the Motor Carrier Insurance Education Foundation (MCIEF) can be a big help. We talked with Tommy Ruke, the founder of the MCIEF, to find out about how he got his start in the transportation insurance world and learn more about the MCIEF.

17 Jul
2019

10 tips for your business budget

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Business Insurance, Insurance

If you’ve got a business, you know that money is kind of important. You need money to keep the lights on and the doors open, right? So, your business budget is kind of a big deal. The only thing is that dealing with budgets and money might not be your idea of fun. It seems like a lot of work…and a lot of numbers. We’ve got a few tips to help you out with your business’s budget.

16 Jul
2019

Car insurance: What is bodily injury liability?

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Auto Insurance, Insurance

Though many people depend on their cars to get where they need to go, driving isn’t without its risks. Since we drive so much and ride in cars so much, we’re so used to it that sometimes we forget the danger. But accidents and wrecks happen, and that’s why car insurance is a thing. One essential coverage that you need as part of your insurance plan is bodily injury liability coverage. But what’s that, you may ask? We’ll explain.

11 Jul
2019

What is a car insurance deductible and how does it work?

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Auto Insurance, Insurance

You know you have to have car insurance to drive your car, and you know it’s a financial safety net in case anything happens. But there are a lot of concepts and words that you need to know. Perhaps one of the biggest insurance buzzwords you should know is deductible. What is a car insurance deductible, and how does it work? We’ll explain.

10 Jul
2019

5 tips for employee training for your business

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Business Insurance

Your employees are an essential part of your business. They’re the ones who show up every day and get stuff done. They’re people that you rely on to keep your business going – without them, it just wouldn’t happen. If you have a growing team, you might need to train new employees and show them the ropes – or you might be looking to create a training program for all of your employees. Here are a few tips for employee training.

09 Jul
2019

Growing your towing business? Here’s what you need to know.

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Business Insurance, Insurance, Transportation

If you’ve got a tow truck business, you’re probably eager to see that business grow over time. And to do that, you want to get more trucks and more drivers. You really want your business to thrive, but there are a few things to consider as you work to grow your towing business. Here are six tips to think about as you’re expanding your business.

03 Jul
2019

Can a contractor sue you if they get hurt at your house?

by Dee Barnett | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Insurance

As hard as it is to admit during home renovations: You can’t do it all. So, at some point, you may need to hire a contractor to do what you can’t. However, what if the person you hire gets hurt while working on your home? Are their medical bills your responsibility or the responsibility of the company that you hired them through? The answer, as with most things, is that it depends. Let’s take a look.

02 Jul
2019

4 home insurance endorsements you need to know about.

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Insurance

Your home insurance does a lot of cool things. It protects you from different losses, and it serves as a financial safety net. While there are a lot of great things that home insurance does, there are some coverages that you may want to add to your policy as endorsements. (Don’t worry – we’ll explain what an endorsement is in a second.) But what are these home insurance endorsements that you should know about so you can consider whether you should add them to your policy? We’ll go over four.

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