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Honoring Jim Lloyd: 40 Years of Leadership, Legacy, and Laughs
What to Look for When Shopping for Home Insurance
Insurance Claim Tips for Water Damage
How Much Is Tractor Trailer Insurance in 2025?
How Much Car Insurance Do I Need?
Food Truck Insurance: What You Need and Why It Matters
What No One Tells You to Do Before You Buy Your First Home
Down Payment vs. Closing Costs: What Homebuyers Need to Know
Lower Cargo Theft Risk & Insurance Premiums with a Physical Security Audit
Garbage Truck Driver Requirements: Avoid Common Setbacks
Protecting Your Trucking Business After an Accident: The Legal Steps of a Truck Accident Claim
Is Travelers the Best Choice for Your Home Insurance? Let’s Break It Down
Why Physical Damage Insurance Matters for Your Semi Truck
Breaking Down the Cost of Motor Truck Cargo Insurance
What Makes a Home “High-Value” for Insurance?
What is Motor Truck Cargo Insurance and Why Do You Need It?
Stop Motorcycle Theft Before It Happens: Essential Security Tips
Will Your Car Insurance Cover You If You Hit a Deer?
Are There Special Requirements for Garbage Truck Insurance?
The Comprehensive Checklist for Starting Your Own Non-CDL Box Truck Business
Steps to File a Motor Truck Cargo Insurance Claim
Do I Have to Use Insurance Money for Repairs?
What Are the FMCSA Requirements for Hauling Cargo?
Steps to Train Your Drivers for Hazmat Transport and Insurance Savings
Box Truck Insurance: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business
The Difference Between Intrastate vs. Interstate Trucking
The Hidden Risks Without Non-Trucking Liability Insurance
How Much Does a Semi Truck Cost? Factors That Affect the Cost
Why Truckers Need an Occupational Accident Insurance Policy
The Role of Errors and Omissions Insurance in Georgia Trucking
GEICO Trucking Insurance: A New Option for Truckers with InsuranceHub
How to Start a Non-CDL Hot Shot Business: A Comprehensive Guide
Tips for Maximizing Your Fuel Tanker Insurance Coverage
Strategies for Reducing Your Hotshot Trucking Insurance Rates
How to Start Your Own Tow Truck Business
Affordable Life Insurance for Truck Drivers
What Does Semi Truck Insurance Cost?
Smart Moves to Lower Your Log Truck Insurance Costs
Smart Strategies to Lower Your Non CDL Hotshot Insurance Cost
Mastering Non-CDL Box Truck Insurance Shopping
What’s a Dry Van Used For?
Top Reasons to Get Physical Damage Insurance for Your Truck
Avoid Common Pitfalls with Your DOT Number
What Insurance Do I Need for My Dump Trucks?
What Is a Reefer Truck and How It Transforms Seasonal Shipping
How to Choose the Best Truck for Hot Shot Trucking: A Buyer’s Guide
InsuranceHub Expands its Network with New Affiliates DM Insurance and The Nolan Group Insurance Solutions
How Much Does It Cost to Lease a Box Truck for Your Business?
How to Leverage Car Hauling Load Boards for Maximum Gain
How Much Does It Cost to Tow a Semi? Factors and Figures
How to prevent sexual harassment lawsuits at your business
No one wants to feel threatened or intimidated at the workplace. Work is supposed to be a safe place, and as an employer you want your employees to feel happy and excited about showing up every … Read More
What you need to know about motorcycle insurance, safety, and saving cash
Riding a motorcycle is a lot different than driving a car. While cars aren’t without without their risks, motorcycles have an even more dangerous reputation. The motorcycles you see zooming by on the road might look … Read More
From the Desk of Jim Lloyd: The InsuranceHub Journey
When I look back on the insurance industry, I can’t help but notice how fast things are changing. Today’s insurance world isn’t the same as it was even fifteen years ago, and I think it’s those … Read More
What’s the difference between cancellation and nonrenewal?
When it comes to your business insurance, it’s important to have the right coverages. But what does it mean if your policy is nonrenewed or canceled? They might sound the same, and it might seem like … Read More
Don’t get on the wrong side of a flash flood this summer
Flash floods, like the name implies, happen very quickly and with little warning. Usually the summer months have the highest risk of flash flooding because they happen when areas prone to flooding get a lot of … Read More
Why your business needs a return to work program (and how to make one)
As an employer, one of your worst nightmares might be one of your employees getting hurt on the job. Your employees have families to support. If they’re injured, they’re out of work for as long as … Read More
Keep your newly licensed teen driver safe when they get behind the wheel
It’s finally happened. Your teenager got their driver’s license, and they’re ready to roll. They’ve been waiting for this moment for years, and they’re ready to ditch you and cruise off into the world. They’re excited. … Read More
Ten ways to manage the risks of using social media for your business
Connected. That seems to be the magic word these days. Social media has come crashing into society, and its effects have been far-reaching. Businesses feel the pressure to go digital and create social media accounts. And … Read More
7 tips to protect your teen driver with auto insurance (without breaking the bank)
Have you been living in dread of your teenager’s sixteenth birthday? It’s a much-anticipated or much-feared day, depending on whether you’re the teenager or the parent. Many teens await their sixteenth birthdays with anticipation, looking forward … Read More
How to know if your workers’ comp claim is compensable
Workers’ compensation insurance can be a real lifesaver for a business if an employee gets hurt or becomes ill because of their job. It’s a way to protect them and make sure that they’re provided for … Read More
How to prevent accidental poisonings around the house
Kids are naturally curious. They love to explore, and, consequently, they tend to get into everything. Some things that look bright and shiny to a little one, like a laundry detergent pod, are really dangerous if … Read More
How to implement a workplace injury and illness prevention program
Accidents happen, but it’s generally in everyone’s best interest if people don’t get hurt. And as an employer, you’re the watchdog/fearless leader of workplace safety. It’s your job to be on the alert for potential hazards … Read More
11 tips to use pesticide safely (and win the battle against bugs)
Summer’s officially here. And with summer comes bugs. Big bugs, little bugs, all sorts of bugs, all of which are most likely not welcome in your home. If you’re facing an insect invasion and are at … Read More
Are there any gaps in your small business insurance plan?
When you’re a small business owner, you pour yourself into building up your business’s name and reputation in your community. We don’t like to dwell on the negatives and the what-ifs that distract us from the … Read More
What to do if you have to evacuate your home in an emergency
There are a variety of reasons that you and your family might be forced to evacuate your home and head to a safe area. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and transportation accidents might leave your family with no … Read More
Technical difficulties: Does your business need cyber liability insurance?
Sometimes it feels impossible to get through the day without technology. We’ve come to be extremely reliant on our computers and phones—after all, they do make things easier and faster…when they want to cooperate. Persnickety tricks … Read More
Summer’s here: 8 tips to conserve water (and help the environment)
Summer can get brutal. The sweltering heat from our friend the sun makes it extremely important to be conscious of our water consumption. The heat causes water to evaporate, and fast. There are a few things … Read More
Hello, Inspector: How to ace your restaurant’s health inspection
If you think about it, people place a lot of trust in your restaurant and your employees when they eat at your establishment. They trust that you’ve done your due diligence when it comes to preparing … Read More
10 things to include in your insurance policy (Summertime policy checkup)
Ah, summer’s here! It’s time for some well-deserved rest and relaxation. You might be thinking about going on a summer vacation with your family, or maybe you’re planning on having a stay-cation at home. Either way, … Read More
Why are my tow truck insurance rates going up so much?
If you work in the tow truck industry, you’ve probably noticed a few changes when it comes to insurance – namely, the cost of your tow truck insurance premium rocketing upwards. As if tow truck insurance wasn’t … Read More
10 pool safety tips to make sure your pool is ready for summer fun
Swimming is a staple of summertime. Hanging out around the pool is a fantastic way to stay cool when the temperature starts climbing. If you have a pool in your backyard, you need to be aware … Read More
Avoid disaster: Tips to improve safety at your retail store
If you work at a retail store, you’re all-too-familiar with the chaos that is the holidays, Memorial Day Weekend, or pretty much any time there’s a big sale. People rush around to do their shopping and … Read More
How to keep your family safe from the summer sun
When you were growing up, your parents may have hounded you about putting on sunscreen. At the time, sunscreen might have seemed like an annoying, greasy nuisance, but now that you’re grown up with kids of … Read More
Connected by technology: Are you staying compliant with overtime laws?
It’s hard to know when to draw the line when it comes to phones and laptops. As an employer, you know the drill about making sure your employees are compensated for any overtime work that they … Read More
What you need to know if a tree falls on your house, car, or fence
Trees are beautiful. Tall. Majestic. Green. And also very, very heavy. Which is why if a tree falls in the direction of your house it’s terrifying. Trees have the power to cause some pretty serious damage … Read More
What you need to know about flood insurance for your business
Nothing is impervious to water. Somehow we don’t think about how destructive little raindrops can be. If there’s a bad storm we think about trees falling, hail pelting windows and cars, branches being thrown around like … Read More
How to keep your pets safe during a disaster
Your four-legged friends are members of your family. Your cat or dog is your buddy, your companion. They’ve snuggled their way into your heart, and the thought of something happening to them during a disaster is … Read More
10 tips that will make you a pesticide safety pro
If you work in lawn care or landscaping, pesticides and other chemicals are probably just a part of life. Insecticides, herbicides, fungicides – you name it, you use it. But these chemicals can be very harmful … Read More
How to make your business fireproof
No business owner wants to consider the possibility of their business going up in flames. If your business were to be burned to the ground, the financial burden would be staggering. You’re facing not only the … Read More
Tips for preparing your family’s disaster kit
No one wants to think about what would happen if a disaster or hurricane were to hit their home, but being prepared is everything. To help your family get through a disaster, there are a few … Read More
CoverYou is now part of InsuranceHub!
We’ve got some really exciting news! CoverYou Insurance is now part of the InsuranceHub family, and we’re thrilled to welcome all of our new additions to the office! We’re happy to welcome Ed, Melanie, Jon, Frannie, … Read More
8 safety tips that will help you avoid commercial lawn mower danger
Working in the landscaping and lawn care world, chances are you work with some pretty hefty lawn mowers. You might have riding lawn mowers, or you might have some other kind of commercial-grade mower that gets … Read More
How to avoid wrongful termination lawsuits
Sometimes you have to fire people. It happens within every company. It might be because the employee consistently causes problems, or it might be for financial reasons. Either way, it’s not a comfortable situation to be … Read More
Tips for staying safe when traveling abroad
With summer just around the corner, you might be planning a grand overseas adventure. Traveling and seeing new places can be a very impactful experience, and having the opportunity to absorb a culture that’s not your … Read More
How to handle a data breach in your company
Your clients entrust your business with their personal information on a regular basis. You swipe credit cards, make sales, take phone numbers or addresses, and might need even more sensitive information at times. We’d like to … Read More
How you can take a home inventory using GoogleDrive
Recently we talked about why home inventories are vital when it comes to home insurance. Creating a home inventory helps you ensure that you have enough coverage for your home, and it makes filing a claim for … Read More
Does my restaurant need spoilage coverage?
Anyone who’s been out to eat on a Friday night knows that there’s a lot to think about in terms of keeping a restaurant afloat. There’s the quality of the food, the service, the kitchens, the … Read More
Eight boating safety tips you need to know
Boating is a favorite spring and summer activity for lots of people. When the weather turns warm, the water beckons. While it’s important to make sure that your boat has the proper insurance, it’s also important … Read More
Why your workers’ comp claim needs to be reported quickly (and how to make that happen)
No employer wants to see an employee get hurt. An injury is a traumatic experience not only for the victim but also for the supervisor and fellow employees. A workplace injury might leave everyone in shock, but … Read More
Eight things you need to know about boat insurance
It’s now officially spring, and spring means warmer weather. Warmer weather means finally taking the boat out of storage and going to the lake, right? As the temperature creeps upwards, it becomes more and more inviting … Read More