The clickbait term – revenge startups is making the rounds in news and debates across the country. Following widespread layoffs, various stories are getting published showcasing laid-off employees launching new businesses in the same industry. These revenge startup stories began with Jen Zhu and Sarah Porter, who founded their businesses after they were asked to wrap up… Read more »
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The “Good Boy” Policy – A Glimpse of Pet Insurance
As per the 2023-2024 APPA national pet owners survey, 86.9 million, or 66% of American households, were reported to have a pet. Another study found that the number of pets in American households makes the country one of the world’s largest pet-owning countries. However, having pets comes with a lot of responsibility and expenditure. In 2022, the total… Read more »
Beyond Fire and Flood: What Other Building Insurance Should Property Owners Get?
Having one or more types of property insurance is mandatory. But beyond what mandated by the law, most building owners need more protection. Here are four types of building insurance that we believe are essential for any type of business in the United States. Business Property Insurance This insurance policy differs from standard property insurance… Read more »
Rejected – Why Auto Claims Can Fail
Auto insurance is a mandated coverage by most states in the United States. Apart from providing protection in case of accident, the increasing theft of auto parts also emphasizes the importance of obtaining appropriate and comprehensive auto insurance. Over 932,329 items were reported stolen in 2021, a 17% increase from 2019. An insurance information institute report stated that this… Read more »
Retail Ready: What Every Small Retail Outlet Owner Needs to Know About Insurance
Small businesses have regularly been victims of numerous mishaps, including thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting. Even with all safety precautions in place, it is estimated that businesses lose more than $61 billion per year due to shoplifting and employee theft. This has given rise to retail shrink, which is the philosophy of adopting measures to reduce… Read more »
Protecting A Small Business: Understanding the Insurance Coverage a Small Business Owner Needs
There are over 33 million small businesses in the United States, and many of them are either uninsured or underinsured. According to Forbes Advisor, the majority of small businesses have no employees at all. A survey found that poor money management and crisis evaluation are the leading causes of small business failure. A small business requires the same… Read more »
It’s Gone! What Gets Stolen the Most in America
According to Statista, the burglary rate in America in 2018 was around 376 incidents per 100,000 people. There have been several reports that highlight and indicate that these numbers have sharply increased because of inflation, recession, and rising commodity prices. According to an FBI report, each larceny offense costs over a thousand dollars to the robbed individual…. Read more »
Is Auto Insurance Becoming More Expensive?
Chip shortages, supply chain dynamics, and political upheavals have all contributed to an increase in prices for a variety of goods; vehicles are no exception. According to a JP Morgan report, the average cost of a car for an American is over $45,000, with car prices rising by over 4.5% annually. Chris Gonzalez, the CEO of… Read more »
Why are Property Insurance Rates Trending Upward?
Although inflation is a factor, some states have higher property insurance premiums than the national average and the current inflation rate. According to a Forbes article, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Nebraska are the top five states with the highest property insurance rates. The maximum premium rate has risen to over $3,500, with some states experiencing… Read more »
All You Need to Know About Commercial Auto Insurance
As of 2022, over 76% of the US population had access to their own car. An additional 19% reported having access to a company or family car. Besides this, as with any other economy, the US also constitutes a massive industry of trucking firms and other vendors who engage in commercial automobile purchases. As per IBIS World,… Read more »