Ransomware is any type of malicious software that infects a computer and either prevents it from working as it should or prevents access to certain files until the user pays a ransom. Typically, the hackers behind the ransomware demand bitcoin—a type of digital currency that is difficult for police to trace. Businesses of all sizes Read More…
Protecting Commercial Property Against Hail
Hailstorms can be swift and destructive, damaging buildings, outdoor equipment and vehicles in a matter of minutes. For commercial property owners, such damage can result in destroyed property, costly repairs, business disruptions and lost revenue. This article discusses the risks hail poses to commercial properties and preventive measures to protect buildings from hail damage. Read More…
Your Business and COVID-19
Your Business Response to COVID-19 Business owners are responsible for creating a safe and healthy work-place environment. That is never more important than during an international health situation. You set the tone for your business. Your response during times of stress matters. Workplace Safety Keep calm and communicate. Your calm response and clear communication with Read More…
Your Business – Property Can Be Replaced. Income? It’s Complicated.
A fire rips through your warehouse. Your inventory, tools, furniture, computers – it’s all gone or damaged. You’re devastated, but you discover your business insurance will help replace it all. Thank goodness. But wait…a property restoration company estimates your space will be repaired…in eight months. …Now what? One might argue an income loss could be more Read More…
Protect Your Business for Hurricane Season, from Maxons Restorations
Maxons Restorations shares “5 Ways to Protect Your Business for Hurricane Season”: June is the joyous start to summer but it is also the start of Hurricane Season. While it is expected to be relatively calm this year, we urge you to take the time to prepare your business and property before the storm even Read More…
4 Tips to avoid frozen pipes
Do you wanna build a snowman? You’ve seen the movie Frozen. I think this is a safe assumption. At this point, you would have had to exert significant effort to avoid it. Or you would have to live under a rock. Even if you’ve haven’t watched from start to finish, I’m certain that everyone in Read More…
Why the Shellshock computer bug is the ‘worst ever’
The Shellshock bug It’s worse than the Heartbleed bug from April. Rather than only targeting individuals, the Shellshock computer bug is targeting servers that are hosted on the internet. If the server is using the Mac OS X or Linux operating system, it is vulnerable at this time. This will include servers used by businesses, Read More…
We are hiring in our Commercial Lines Departments
Now Hiring We believe insurance is fun and we have a place on our team for a Commercial Lines Account Manager. We are looking for a Property & Casualty licensed insurance professional with 5 or more years of Commercial Lines experience who enjoys working in a team environment, finds satisfaction in helping clients and welcomes Read More…
12 Words You Should Never Say When Reporting a Claim
Reporting a claim You’ve had a car accident. Your home has been vandalized. A tree fell on your garage. You’re stressed out. You may not even be sure if you’re hurt or not. You’re panicked and unsure of what to do. We’ve been conditioned to call our insurance agent or our insurance company immediately from Read More…
Your website design matters
Internet vs. Yellow pages Gone are the days when searching for a plumber meant opening the phone book and looking through the yellow pages, or calling your neighbor to find out who fixed their toilet last month. As a society, we still trust recommendations from people we trust. After all, if the previously mentioned toilet Read More…
