June 4, 2021
AgencyNational Insurance Awareness Day
June 28th, 2021 is National Insurance Awareness Day. This day started for small businesses to serve as a reminder to review their insurance policies and assess their risk. We here at Paris Kirwan Associates think this day can serve as a reminder to everyone, not just businesses, to make sure they have the best coverages […]
June 10, 2021
AgencyExplaining The Types of Perils
James did another Q&A discussing the different types of perils pertaining to homeowners insurance.
June 16, 2021
AgencySiemens Gamesa announces plan to reduce cost of “green” hydrogen
Renewable energy has continued to grow in popularity as a ‘green’ alternative to its nonrenewable counterparts. Siemens Gamesa, a global wind turbine company based in Spain, has laid out a plan to lower the cost of producing “green” hydrogen. Hydrogen can be used in sectors from industry to transportation and can be produced in several […]
June 28, 2021
Agency5 Motorcycle Safety Tips
Motorcycle seasons is in full swing. Motorcycles are a thrilling experience, even for the seasoned pros. But new and experienced riders are vulnerable to serious injury every time they go out. Here are 5 tips to stay safe while on the open road. 1) Buy the right helmet Not all states require helmets, but The […]
July 1, 2021
AgencyThe Big Deal About Employee Theft Coverage
On June 10th, 2021, Gary Jones, a former United Auto Workers president, was sentenced to 28 months in jail for embezzling union funds. This embezzling happened from 2010-2019. We often hear about large corporations being hit by embezzlement, but small and midsize businesses account for 68% of employee theft cases in the US. Most businesses […]
July 8, 2021
AgencyHow FEMA’s Risk Rating 2.0 is Changing the Flood Industry
FEMA has been releasing information on Risk Rating 2.0: Equity in Action; their new pricing methodology for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Equity in Action is set to be implemented starting October 1st, 2021, for new policies and renewals starting April 2022. FEMA states that Equity in Action uses the “best practices and cutting-edge […]
July 8, 2021
Agency4 Tips for Safe Remote Work
Although work from home was a necessity during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, it seems to be a new normal for the workforce with many companies choosing to keep remote options. A Gartner survey reports that 80% of companies plan on allowing their employees to work remotely at least part-time, 47% will allow employees to work […]
July 19, 2021
AgencyWhat is E&O Insurance?
Errors and Omissions insurance (E&O) is a type of professional liability insurance that protects businesses and its workers against claims for negligence or inadequate work. This coverage is suggested for businesses that provide professional services such as a consultant. E&O will often cover both court and settlement costs related to a suit. This does not […]
July 25, 2021
AgencyPost-Pandemic Workforce Trends Could Lead to Liability
Though retail and restaurants have been hit particularly hard by the lack of employees this year, technology, insurance, healthcare and other skilled-worker sectors are also struggling to find qualified employees. The result is twofold: Some employers are increasing their training programs to get workers the skills they need, while other employers are hiring any warm […]
August 3, 2021
Agency4 Reasons Your Auto Insurance Was Cancelled
A big question we get is, “can my insurance company cancel my policy?” The answer is yes, but they will provide written notice before they do. Policies aren’t canceled for no reason, here are 4 reasons your auto policy might be canceled. 1) Unpaid bill Most insurance […]