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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 Much is Insurance for a Dump Truck in 2024?
The Best Cargo Insurance Companies for High-Value Shipments
Roofing Contractor Insurance: A Guide to Soaring Vehicle Rates
What Affects Your Semi Truck Physical Damage Insurance Rates
5 Must-Have Insurance Coverages for Your Cargo Van Business
What Is a New Entrant? A Beginner’s Roadmap to Success
Finding the Right New Venture Truck Insurance for Your Fleet
What Does Hot Shot Insurance Cost?
Maximizing Protection with School Bus Insurance: Strategies for Schools
Navigating the Roads: What Is the Best GPS for Truck Drivers?
Avoiding Pitfalls: Key Mistakes to Avoid in Motor Truck Cargo Policy
Uncovering the Secrets of Efficient Refrigerated Transport
Cutting Costs, Not Corners: Smart Fleet Insurance Solutions
5 Common Box Truck Maintenance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The Essential Steps to Acquire Your Hazmat Endorsement Training
Understanding Non Owned Trailer Coverage: Essential Guide for Trucking Professionals
Insuring Your Fleet: Key Considerations for Commercial Box Truck Insurance
Maximizing Profits: Advanced Strategies for the Septic Truck Driver
Why Occupational Insurance Matters for Trucking Companies Hiring Independent Drivers
Avoiding Financial Pitfalls: How Garage Liability Insurance Can Save Your Dealership
Charter Bus Insurance Requirements: Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Factors Influencing Party Bus Insurance Cost: A Deep Dive
Frequently Asked Questions about Dump Truck Financing
How to Start in Hot Shot Trucking: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices
The Ultimate Guide to Party Bus Insurance for Truck Drivers
What Is Motor Truck Cargo Coverage and Its Benefits?
The Comprehensive Checklist for Starting Your Own Non-CDL Box Truck Business
Top 10 Cities to Start a Box Truck Business: Market Research Revealed
What is an insurance claim and how do I file one?
What is an insurance claim? We discussed in a recent article that no one expects disasters, emergencies or catastrophes. However, if the time comes that your home or possessions are damaged, destroyed, or stolen, it’s comforting to know … Read More
Roof inspections save you money
Did you know that roof inspections help you save on your homeowners insurance? As we have discussed on insurancehub.com before, preventive maintenance is the key to protecting the investment of your house. Your roof can be compared … Read More
Protect your home from lightning damage and fires
Is there anything you can do to prevent lightning storm fires? Think back to when you were a kid. What did you do when you heard thunder and saw lightning fill up the sky? Hide under the covers? Run to your … Read More
Preventive maintenance is the key to lower home insurance rates
Ignoring these preventive maintenance tips is the same as just sitting back & watching your homeowners insurance skyrocket! Just as you need to eat healthy, take supplements and exercise regularly to maintain your health, their are certain things we all need … Read More
How to choose a roofing contractor for hail damage repairs
Don’t make these common mistakes when choosing a roofing company to repair your hail damaged roof Hail storms cause everyone to stick the car in the garage and grab the kids to run inside. Let’s face it, just one short hail … Read More
How to child proof your home
Are your children at risk? If you are a parent and have children, then read closely to what we are about to discuss. Your children are precious to you and they mean everything.
Protecting your home from water damage
For the past 22 years, I’ve run Steamatic, a company that specializes in “insurance loss,” which is the clean up, rebuilding & remediation that happens after water damage, sewer back up, fires and mold. During that … Read More
How to turn your security system into a home fire alarm system
Want to learn a trick to turn your burglar alarm into a fire alarm system? Before we tell you, you might be wondering why you would need a fire alarm system in your home. Here are a few fire … Read More
Will you fail the small business disaster preparation test?
As a business owner, you can’t always count on good luck. Or simply making a claim on your commercial property insurance coverage. Instead, you must manage your risk now. Recently, we talked about the importance of having … Read More
5 reasons to teach children not to play with fire
Fire has captured the imagination of men since the beginning of civilization. Combine that with the curiosity of a child and you have a deadly combination. How deadly? Between the years 2007 and 2011, an average of 7,100 home … Read More
How to setup an emergency disaster response and recovery plan
When it comes to disasters, 50% of small businesses are making the mistake of not having an emergency disaster response and recovery plan. Is your business guilty of making this mistake? Did you know that each year thousands … Read More
6 common social media mistakes to avoid when going on summer vacation
Ahhhhh… Vacation. Just saying the word “vacation” helps you to relax and to smile. However, here’s what you need to ask yourself and your family before your vacation: Is it a good idea to post on … Read More
Protect Your Jewelry From Thieves
Whether it’s an engagement ring, a wedding ring or a family heirloom, your jewelry is something that is personally important to you. It is more than just a ring or a bracelet. These important, and often valuable, … Read More
How to prevent slipping and tripping lawsuits
What can you do to avoid lawsuits from clients or employees tripping or slipping on site? Just as you take the time to do preventive maintenance on your car or home, it is imperative to perform … Read More
Prevent house fires from your wood stove with these safety tips
Are you using these proven safety tips with your wood stove to prevent house fires? Nothing is warmer and cozier than sitting in front of a wood burning stove or fire place. If you never had a … Read More
How To Avoid Employment Practices Lawsuits
Thousands of small business owners just like you open themselves up to lawsuits because of unlawful employment practices and hiring policies. Plain liability insurance may not be enough, which is why they make employment practices liability insurance.
Tips for fire extinguisher safety
Which fire extinguisher should I get? One of the best ways to protect your home from fire is to simply have a fire extinguisher on hand. This fact raises a few questions: What are the common fire extinguisher types … Read More
Controlling Liability Risks In Your Business
Liability insurance isn’t enough to protect your business. You must limit your business risks. What would you do if someone slipped, fell, and sued your company? Nobody wants to think about this situation, but lawsuits happen. It comes down to this: … Read More
Should I Get An Apartment Security System?
We have discussed the importance of protecting your home with a security system & the cost benefits of a monitored alarm system. But what if you live in an apartment complex? Do you feel that it is important … Read More
Helpful Tips On How To Protect Your Home From Burglary
Burglars look for easy homes to break into. How does your home stack up? Did you know that in 2013: 1,559,284 people were arrested for property crimes? Victims of burglary offenses suffered an estimated $4.5 billion in property losses? … Read More
A Security System Could Help Save On Your Homeowners Insurance
Could a home security system or burglar alarm system help you save on your homeowners? The answer is yes and in a moment we will show you how you can start saving immediately. But first, just suppose you … Read More
4 Kinds Of Theft That Your Business Faces
Unfortunately, businesses face all different kinds of theft. How vulnerable are you? First, we will identify the 4 main types of theft affecting business today. Then, we will give a few suggestions on how to minimize your risk.
7 Tips To Reduce Employee Theft
Business owners want to think that their employees are honest and loyal They want to believe that their employees would never steal from them. But, that’s unfortunately not the case for many business owners.
18 Tips To Reduce Commercial Motor Vehicle Risks
Business car insurance can be expensive, which is why we are sharing these 18 tips to reduce your risk and liability as a business owner. It is important to do everything you reasonably can to hire safe … Read More
How Key Disability Insurance Can Save Your Business
Suppose your top producer had a terrible accident this very afternoon. Your best employee is hospitalized with broken bones all over their body. Their doctor demands 6 months bed rest and physical therapy. And, that is a best case scenario. … Read More
Understanding Information Technology & Why You Need To Manage Your Risks
How would you define information technology (IT)? One simple definition is that IT is the application of computers and telecommunications equipment to store, retrieve, transmit and manipulate data. Lets go even simpler. You can say it is a synonym for … Read More
Property Insurance Losses Not Covered In A Basic BOP
You already recognize the power of a good business property insurance policy. In our previous blog post concerning this topic, we discussed what losses were covered. In this post, we discuss causes of loss that aren’t normally covered. What isn’t covered … Read More
What Is Property Insurance & What Does It Cover?
Just suppose your business property was hit by: Lightning Fire Hurricane A Burglar An Embezzler What would you do? Hopefully, these things will never happen to your company, but an astute business owner however protects himself/herself and their company from … Read More
Key Employee Insurance: What if an important employee died tonight?
What is key employee life insurance? Just suppose your CEO died tonight. Think about what would happen if your number 1 sales person passed away tomorrow. What would you do? First, think of the emotional pain. Second, think of the … Read More
6 Ways To Keep Business Premiums Down
If you looking for ways to lower your commercial insurance rates, then you are not alone. Nowadays, it seems like every business owner is trying to find ways to reduce costs and cut expenses. So, the $99,000 question … Read More
60% Of All Home Businesses Are In Danger
Will you make this common mistaken that 60% of all home business owners are making? Do you run a home business? Are you thinking of starting one? Read closely so you do not fall into the trap that 6 out … Read More
Five Tips for Buying Business Insurance
So, you are shopping for small business insurance? Well, kudos to you for seeing the importance of protecting your business! Each year, there are thousands of small business owners just like you that not only lose their business, but also … Read More
Get An Annual Business Insurance Checkup
What is an annual business checkup and why you should be getting one? Please don’t mistake buying business insurance as a one time event. Instead, it should be an annual event just like going to the doctor. Really. … Read More
How To Choose An Insurance Agent For Your Business
Are all insurance agents alike? Could just any old agent help you protect your business? How can you find the right broker to work with? We will try to answer these questions in this article. To get started, here’s … Read More
3 Ways To Insure Your Home-Based Business
You’re here, so thankfully you see the importance of insuring your home-based business. Unfortunately, 6 out of 10 home business owners don’t get this. A standard home insurance policy simply isn’t enough!
Make Sure Your Coverage Matches Your Business Size
How To Match Your Insurance To Your Business If you have a home-based business, a small business or a worldwide business, read closely about how to select the right coverage for your company. Choosing the right type and … Read More
What is a Business Owners Policy?
What is a business owners policy and how can it help you save money on your small business insurance? If you are a small business owner shopping for commercial insurance, then read closely. Did you ever go to a restaurant … Read More
Are you using these space heater safety tips?
Prevent House Fires using these space heater safety tips As winter draws near you might want to take out your little space heater to take the chill out of the morning air. Well, STOP. Don’t do anything … Read More
Electrical Safety Tips To Protect Your Family And Home
Do you know and respect these electrical safety tips? Here is the scoop on electrical fires. Did you know that the National Fire Protection Association reports that electrical cords and temporary wiring are responsible for more than 21,000 … Read More
Safety tips to prevent kitchen cooking fires
Will you use these cooking safety tips to prevent kitchen fires? Nothing beats a good old fashioned home cooked meal. Perhaps you still have good memories of mom teaching you to cook when you were a … Read More