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…
Posts Tagged: Illinois
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…
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…
An insurance review is worth the time and trouble
Insurance policies are usually very low on our list of priorities. Reading them and understanding what is and isn’t covered is many times as exciting as watching paint dry. We’re all busy — our work week usually starts and finishesRead more…
New calculations mean changes to the cost of workers comp insurance
Illinois companies with a history of workers compensation claims will be paying even more for workers comp insurance beginning next year, thanks to a new approach to calculating risks. Policyholders with a proven record of managing risks and maintain safety,Read more…
High temps affect home, health and premiums
Nothing like temperatures in the triple digits to remind us it’s summer. Mother Nature appears to be taking a breather between hot flashes, with temps in northern Illinois expected to approach 100 degrees again next week. As with most trends,Read more…
Reduce workers compensation costs
Workers compensation insurance is a considerable expense for small business owners and premiums may be increasing even more, but there are a number of steps small business owners can take to mitigate costs. Workers compensation insurance is a mandatory protectionRead more…
Looks like we’re in for a severe tornado season
As the month of May dawns, 2012 has already been a very active tornado season. According to the Storm Prediction Center, 416 preliminary tornado reports were made through April 9. Normal would be about 332. Of course, itRead more…