The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act will be implemented Jan. 1, 2014, and as with all complex systems, not all the ramifications can be fully predicted. Now’s the time to get informed. A new poll released by the KaiserRead more…
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Enact policies to prevent employees from distracted driving
More than 400,000 crashes involving cell phone use have already occurred this year in the United States, according to the National Safety Council, and vehicle accidents are among the Top 10 most common reasons an employee is injured on theRead more…
Business income insurance protects from storm disruption
When we watch news coverage in the wake of powerful summer storms, we often see scenes of cars crushed by trees and splintered buildings. But those striking pictures don’t tell the whole story of a storm’s impact especially on smallRead more…
These tips can help reduce theft as temperatures rise
It may not feel like it now, but spring really is coming, and the nicer weather sometimes tempts vandals and thieves. Here are some tips for reducing property theft this spring or any time of year: Speak up: If you seeRead more…
Are you covered if your sewer or basement drain backs up?
Spring tends to be the wettest season of the year and with heavy rains comes the possibility for storm or sanitary sewer drains to back up through a sump well, basement toilet or floor drains. Water or sewage usually destroysRead more…
Business owner? How you title your vehicle matters
Thinking about investing in a new car? Considering a transfer of the title of your vehicle to your business? If you’re a business owner, titling your vehicle has important implications. Whether you have a fleet or scheduled auto policy, youRead more…
Insurance market hardening; modest rate increases in store
Businesses should prepare for changes in insurance availability and pricing, according to Gaston & Associates Inc., a nationally known insurance brokerage firm based in New York. Analysts describe this changing atmosphere as a “hard market.” When the growth in demandRead more…
Incremental adjustments can make a big difference
What single adjustment can you make to grow your business? I’m hearing signs of improvements in the economy, and now’s the time to take advantage of increasing attention from potential customers. You probably know intuitively where your new customers areRead more…
Tollway reports higher traffic fatality toll; take care this winter
With temperatures in the 60s earlier this week in northern Illinois, snow is far from mind. Winter’s official onset comes soon nonetheless, and a few tips for staying safe should be observed all times of year. Every time I driveRead more…
Insurance can protect employers from flurry of employee lawsuits
Lawsuits by employees against their employers are increasing dramatically, but businesses can protect themselves with certain basic policies and good insurance. In the past year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission received more than 65,000 allegations sexual and race-based discrimination alone.Read more…