Garage liability coverage goes above and beyond what the usual business policy covers. Owning your own garage can be a very lucrative business, but auto repair shop insurance can make the difference in stopping one incident from shutting the whole thing down. This liability coverage is typically considered to be a necessity for garages of all sizes. In fact, garage liability insurance is often carried by tow truck drivers, auto dealerships and even service stations. The reason is that auto repair shop insurance provides specialized protection for business owners working…
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Small insurance companies facing scrutiny receive IRS deal offer
The goal of the deal is to ensure tax payment plus interest in exchange for dropping the case. The I.R.S. has offered small insurance companies under tax avoidance scrutiny a way to avoid penalties through a new offer. This offer would give the insurers the opportunity to pay all outstanding back taxes – in addition to interest – in order to close their cases and face no further penalties. The Internal Revenue Service is working to help to correct the tax avoidance and prevent it in the future. The small…
Read MoreNationwide small commercial insurance satisfaction highest in US, says JD Power
The insurer earned the highest ranking for overall customer satisfaction in a recent study. A new J.D. Power study has found that Nationwide provides the best customer satisfaction in small commercial insurance. This, according to the findings from the firm’s 2019 U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Satisfaction Study. This isn’t Nationwide’s first time receiving the title. In fact, the insurer has been the top small commercial insurance company for customer satisfaction two years in a row. The company also took the top spot for the claims and policy offerings categories. “Small…
Read MoreSmall Business Health Insurance Trends 2019
The majority of Americans rely on small business health insurance to get the coverage they need. Unfortunately, too many small businesses fail to offer the right coverage options. In fact, in a survey of firms with between 3 and 9 employees, only 44% of those small businesses offered any health benefits. That’s bad news considering that small businesses make up the majority of businesses in the United States. Luckily, things are looking up. Despite the complicated and confusing insurance landscape of today, new trends are taking over that make small…
Read MoreIndependent Courier Insurance Spikes in Popularity from Common New Jobs
As businesses hire a growing number of people on bicycles, scooters or cars, liability coverage needs rise. Businesses of all sizes are looking to different types of delivery options for convenience and savings, requiring many self-employed individuals to seek independent courier insurance. Not all couriers work for massive global companies and those on bikes and scooters need coverage, too. Damage and liability issues are the most important part of independent courier insurance. These typically have to do with the vehicle being used to make the deliveries as well as the…
Read MoreWhat does catering business insurance cover for small business owners?
This type of commercial policy is designed to cover the liabilities specific to this type of company. Catering business insurance is a type of commercial coverage designed to provide small business owners with protection against the liabilities specific to this type of service. These entrepreneurs don’t always recognize all the risks associated with food service to large groups. The standard catering business insurance policy provides coverage against the risks to which these businesses are most commonly exposed. These include risks such as: • Third party injuries, • Damaged equipment, •…
Read MoreDog walker insurance protects those caring for pet fitness
Small businesses designed to make sure Fido and Fluffy get walked every day need coverage, too. Professional dog walker insurance, also called a pet care insurance (PCI) policy, is a growing industry and for good reason. Americans love their pets and there are millions of these furry family members across the country. However, they don’t always have the time or mobility to walk them as often as recommended. Dog walkers have become a necessary part of pet ownership for millions of Americans. That said, as is the case with many…
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