Have Fun “Catching ‘Em All”—But If Things Get Out Of Hand, The Right Coverage Can Help Put The Pieces Back Together JULY 13, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, July 13, 2016 — Pokémon Go, a mobile app that allows users to hunt virtually for Pokémon in the …
Tag: Business Insurance
Mar 14
Finding Coverage that Matches Your Business Size
Home Business, Small Business, Global Business—Here’s How to Choose the Right Coverage for Your Business The types and amount of insurance that you need for your small business are based on several factors. What type of business are you in? Where is it located? Do you have employees? You can evaluate your insurance needs—and start …
Mar 07
Steps to Reduce Workplace Injuries
MANAGING BUSINESS RISKS Injuries to employees can be devastating for businesses, especially small businesses with fewer employees available to take on new roles when an injured worker is on leave. While workers compensation insurance will help pay medical costs and replace an injured employee’s lost income, your business will have to absorb costs associated with …
Mar 04
What Do Women Business Owners Want? Credible, Accurate Insurance Advice
NEW YORK, February 29, 2016 —Women have made great strides in the business world in the past few decades. And business insurance is essential to protecting their hard-earned capital, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Forty years ago women owned just 5 percent of all small businesses in the United States. Today, they own …
Jan 18
Do You Need Insurance For Your Drone?
Don’t Get “Drone” for a Loss this Holiday Season Be Sure You’re Covered Before Taking to the Skies with Your New Flying Gadget More than a million drones are expected to land under Christmas trees this year, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Piloting a drone might be a dream for kids of all …
Jan 07
Insurance for the Small and Medium-sized Business Owner
Insurance for the Small and Medium-sized Business Owner A Business Owner Policy, or BOP, may be what your need as a small or medium-sized business owner. A BOP covers your business for property and liability and helps keep your assets safe. Learn more in this video produced by Russell Productions in NYC in association with …
Dec 23
Small Business Safety – Part 2
Workers’ Compensation: Why it’s important for Small Businesses Writing a business plan, choosing a business location, financing your business, obtaining a tax identification number, business licenses and permits seems like a long list and a lot of work. Even after all those requirements are completed, there is still one very important element missing—Workers’ Compensation insurance. …
Dec 16
Small Business Safety – Part 1
Protect Yourself Against Phishing If you’re a busy person who’s always on the go, you probably check your email on your phone. Gartner reports that almost 75% of smartphone owners use their devices to check their email. And if you’re really on the go, you read your email quickly. In fact, Movable Ink’s US Consumer …
Dec 30
Insuring your in-home business
Approximately 40 million Americans operate full- and part-time businesses from their homes. The home-based business represents a substantial investment of time, money and property. Yet many business owners do not have the coverage necessary to protect themselves and their businesses. Is my in-home business covered under my homeowners policy? Not sufficiently. Many homeowners policies provide …