You can improve safety at your tow truck business by implementing workplace safety policies.

5 tow truck workplace safety policies you should have at your business

The towing industry comes with its fair share of risks and dangers. As a tow truck operator, you know the road can be a scary place sometimes. However, there are ways that you can manage the risks that you and your drivers face. Having written workplace safety policies for your towing business is a great way to emphasize safety at your business and keep you and your drivers out of harm’s way.

Here are 5 workplace safety policies you can consider implementing at your business.

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If your car is stolen, you should be covered if your car is stolen.

Will car insurance cover me if my car is stolen?

There’s an important question you have to ask yourself when you’re thinking about your car insurance. What do you want your insurance to cover if something happens to your vehicle? (For example, if you’re in a car accident. If a tree falls on your car. If your car is stolen.) Chances are you’d want it to cover everything – especially theft, which is a huge loss since your car is kind of…gone. So that begs another question:  will car insurance cover you if your car is stolen?

It’s a good question. We’ll explain when car insurance covers theft and how to make sure you’re covered.

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Your tow truck insurance rates could increase at your renewal.

3 ways to prevent a major increase in your tow truck insurance renewal rate

You’re probably not the biggest fan of tow truck insurance. We get that – tow truck insurance can get complicated with all of the coverages out there. And, well, towing insurance isn’t exactly cheap. However, it’s a necessary thing. You can’t avoid your insurance renewal every year. Now, you might be dreading your renewal because your rates could go up. Or maybe you’re wondering what the big deal about your renewal is. Anyways, we’ll explain what a renewal is and give you three strategies to keep your insurance rates from skyrocketing.

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Lessors risk

4 reasons to consider lessors risk insurance

When talking about lessors risk insurance, most people don’t know what a lessor is to start with. This is because when talking about lessors, people generally refer to them as landlords. While landlords may be lessors, all lessors are not the technical definition of a landlord. (Think of a square/rectangle situation.) Recently, there’s been a rise in the amount of people interested in becoming lessors, whether it’s for student housing, apartment complexes, shopping centers, or any other type of multi-unit building.

While some entities know what they’re getting into with their investment, many others only have a vague idea of the risks they face. What’s more alarming is that many of these lessors never consider or buy insurance for their building. Although it’s not legally required to have lessors risk insurance (also called LRO insurance), not having coverage can leave you to deal with some serious losses if anything does happen to your building.  If you want to become a lessor, here are 4 reasons to consider insurance coverage for your multi-unit rentals.

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Getting condo insurance can help you protect your home.

Condo insurance 101: What you need to know about insuring a condo

If you live in a condo or if you’re going to buy one, you’re probably looking to get some insurance for your home. But perhaps you’ve run into a slight problem: insuring a condominium isn’t quite like insuring a house. Getting the right insurance for a condo can be difficult. But never fear – the information below can help you know what to look for when you embark on your quest to get the best condo insurance. We’ll explain what condo insurance is, what it covers, and how much condo insurance costs.

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Summer brings some new risks for tow truck drivers.

10 tips for safe summer tow truck driving

Although summer doesn’t officially start until mid-June, the weather says otherwise. It definitely feels like summer out there, what with the high temperatures, humidity, and sunlight. You might be a fan of the warm weather or you might prefer the indoors, but either way, it’s important to be prepared for the dangers you’ll face as a tow truck driver during the summer. There are a bunch of new risks to contend with. So, how can you stay safe?

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Get insurance for a high-risk apartment building.

What makes a high-risk apartment complex “high-risk”?

If you’ve invested in or operate an apartment complex and you’ve been turned down for insurance, your apartment buildings may be considered “high-risk.” High-risk apartment complexes can be a little trickier to insure than “normal” ones. Many people don’t even know that their apartment investment is high-risk until they search for coverage. Plus, getting an answer from insurance companies as to why your apartment complex is high-risk can be like pulling teeth. Here’s some insight on why major insurance carriers may consider your apartment complex “high-risk.”

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Check out our tips for hiring tow truck drivers.

8 tips for hiring the best tow truck drivers

If you’re trying to grow your team by hiring new tow truck drivers, you’ve got to find people who will be a good fit for your business. You need a tow truck driver who will work well with your current team and who will be a good representative of your company. In short, you need to find the right person. But here’s the question – how do you find good tow truck drivers who will fit in well at your business?

Well, to help answer that question, here are our tips to help you hire great tow truck drivers for your business.

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Make sure you have the right shopping center insurance to protect yourself from risk.

6 ways to prevent general liability claims as the owner of a shopping center

If you own a shopping center, you understand that there are many potential mishaps that could befall your strip mall – and, since you’re the one who owns the place, you. There’s always the possibility of a property-related loss like a fire, windstorm, or vandalism incident, but what about other costly losses? We’re talking about liability-related lawsuits. Our society is an extremely litigious one, after all, and your worst nightmare might be getting sued by someone who got hurt on your property. So, what can you do to avoid seeing that nightmare become a reality? We’ve got 5 tips to help you avoid general liability claims.

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