How Insurance Premiums Get Affected By The Stuff In the Headlines
February 17, 2020
Do you know that the coronavirus outbreak has not only affected the health of many thousands of people but also hundreds of businesses worldwide? Numerous Small to Medium Sized Businesses,...
Read moreWhy I Don't Think Technology Will Transform Insurance For Consumers
January 26, 2020
According to data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners based on approximately 195,669 annual customer complaints, the biggest bones that customers had to pick with insurance companies...
Read moreMy Definition Of Customer Service For An Insurance Business
January 18, 2020
When you're in the insurance business, you talk a lot about customer service. Unfortunately, the insurance industry has earned itself a certain reputation of being cold and heartless folks who are always...
Read moreThis is what our customers say they love about Gonzalez Insurance
December 12, 2019
Every individual has different needs and goals. So does every small business. They are all unique and very specific. Your needs and goals WILL be different from mine. In fact, even if both of us...
Read moreWhat’s the difference between a homeowner’s policy and condo insurance?
December 8, 2019
Getting insurance is kind of like choosing the coffee you want from among the plethora of options at Starbucks – except it’s ok to order something different from Starbucks. With insurance, you have...
Read more5 insurance decisions for your small business your agency should help you make
November 29, 2019
Sure, I’m willing to agree that purchasing an insurance policy can be a frustrating process. I can imagine business owners struggling to find the right policies and cover. I know the feeling that you...
Read moreHave you considered the insurance implications of working with contractors?
November 20, 2019
You are probably already aware of the California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) or what is popularly called the gig worker bill. The bill, passed by the California legislature, requires companies that hire independent...
Read more5 Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Buying Insurance for you and your family
November 8, 2019
Have you ever woken up suddenly in the middle of the night worrying about the future? Most of us have done that, and it’s a sign. It’s a sign that you must consider doing something to safeguard...
Read moreYes - Even your passion project needs insurance
October 27, 2019
Are you an artisan of some sort in your free time? Does your passion lie in creating and selling beautiful craft? Or do you simply love collecting and trading things, for the sake of art or as a passion...
Read moreHow should a small business choose an insurance agency?
October 20, 2019
Sadly, consumers have minimal trust in insurance companies. Don’t believe me? Here’s what Accenture and Deloitte...
Read moreShould you buy insurance for your small business online?
September 24, 2019
Online insurance sales are booming! Today, many small businesses prefer to skip the agent conversation and buy insurance directly online. As Peter Breitstone, former EVP, sales, programs, and facilities...
Read more5 tricky questions about insurance in the digital age
August 2, 2019
While the world is going through a digital transformation in every industry, the way we deal with life and business must also evolve. The wave of Digital Transformation has enabled us to do so much so...
Read moreAll the insurance your property needs
July 23, 2019
Not to be confused with Homeowners Insurance, the purpose of Property Insurance is to protect the home structure from natural disasters (usually barring earthquakes and floods). If you own the property...
Read moreWhat should small businesses should insure themselves against?
June 29, 2019
Is insurance for you, as a small business, even more important than mid-sized to large businesses? Well, if something goes wrong, you may not have the resources or resilience to bounce back. If you are...
Read moreIs Your Business Insured Against Future Challenges?
April 24, 2019
From the day you start your business, you expose yourself to risks. Think of lawsuits, natural calamities or employee behavior -all these can wreak havoc on your business operations. Being unprepared can...
Read moreThe Hidden Deductible You Need to Know About
February 11, 2019
If you look at your homeowners’ policy, you may see an additional deductible. You probably didn't notice when you signed up. It's listed as a "2% wind deductible."...
Read moreFlooding Can Occur Anywhere - Are you Prepared?
March 10, 2017
During Hurricane Sandy, over 1.58 million claims were filed to cover the costs of damage to homes, commercial businesses, and other property. 1.58 million is hard to picture, so let’s just take a...
Read moreChris Gonzalez earns the CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT® (ChFC®) DESIGNATION, FINANCIAL PLANNING’S HIGHEST STANDARD
September 21, 2016
North Bergen, NJ – September 20, 2016 – [Chris Gonzalez, Gonzalez & Company Insurance Agency, Inc.] has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) professional designation...
Read moreChris Gonzalez Earns Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Designation
August 11, 2016
North Bergen, NJ – August 2016 Certified Risk Managers International recently conferred the designation of Certified Risk Manager (CRM) on a select number of individuals who completed...
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You Need to Know: the Liability Limit Code
November 16, 2015
We know – auto insurance policies often seem like gibberish, but understanding the liability limit code can mean the difference between paying for everything out of pocket, and standing back while your...
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Got Vacancy? Your Policy Might Be Void
August 19, 2015
We’ve recently heard of several cases where a building owner suddenly found their insurance policy was null and void – all because they hadn’t looked closely at an important clause that states a...
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Why You Should Take the Insurance the Rental Car Company Offers
August 19, 2015
You’re probably already shaking your head ‘no.’ You’re on vacation. You’re already spending too much money. Every travel article tells you that the rental car insurance is an unnecessary add-on,...
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Avoid Insurance Suspension – Learn About Protective Safeguard Endorsements
August 19, 2015
We spend a lot of time warning our clients about aspects of their policy that could render certain coverages unviable. Today, we’re going to talk about a clause that could suspend your entire policy...
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The 14 Most Common Mistakes People Make Shopping for Homeowners Insurance
August 19, 2015
We’ve been in the business a long time, and we’ve seen people make every mistake under the sun when buying homeowners insurance. We do our best to advise our clients to avoid these common pitfalls,...
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