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What insurance do dental labs really need?

What insurance do labs really need? In this short article we provide answers to some of the most common insurance related questions. Today dental lab owners and lab technicians can be sued. But it is never late to give your business insurance a check-up and determine the type of liability insurance you need to have and then to make sure you have it. The good place to begin with is to check the NADL (National Association of Dental Laboratories) or your state dental laboratory association. If you are a member of NADL than you can talk to their membership service… Read More »What insurance do dental labs really need?

Best upgrades Hiscox issuer credit rating

A.M. Best Europe-Rating Services Ltd. has upgraded its issuer credit rating to a+ from a for several units of Hiscox. Citing the financial strength of the parent company, the insurance ratings firm upgraded the ratings of Bermuda-based Hiscox Insurance Co. (Bermuda) Ltd., U.K.-based Hiscox Insurance Co. Ltd. and Guernsey-based Hiscox Insurance Co. (Guernsey) Ltd. Moreover, AMBest credited Hiscox’s consolidated risk-adjusted capitalization and underwriting performance, noting that the group has an average five-year combined ratio of approximately 90%. The ratings firms also singled out Hiscox’s strength in the Lloyd’s of London market. What that means for you? It means that you… Read More »Best upgrades Hiscox issuer credit rating

Accountants Professional Liability Policy

An accountant created a financial statement for a client in which a miscalculation resulted in a $1.2M understatement. The cost to have the error corrected by another firm was $150,000*. If this type of situation occurred with you, would you have the right coverage and a top carrier to help you pay the expenses? With Accountants Professional Liability Policy Accounting Firms can enjoy: Subpoena coverage endorsement Discrimination defense coverage, up to $50,000 per policy period Network Security and Theft of Data endorsement Innocent Insured coverage Coverage for newly acquired entities with five or fewer professionals and predecessor firms Worldwide coverage territory, provided… Read More »Accountants Professional Liability Policy

Enhanced Cyber Coverage

Did you know that the average organizational cost for data breach in 2011 was $5.5 million and the average cost per compromised record was $194*? With a growing body of law directed at protecting personal information, our carriers are constantly looking for ways to improve cyber liability offerings so that our customers have the best coverage in place to protect their businesses. We are excited to introduce the enhanced version of The Hartford’s CyberChoice 1.0® Policy. Now known as The Hartford Data Privacy ~ Network Security Liability Insurance Policy, this policy builds industry leading terms onto one superior platform. Reliable… Read More »Enhanced Cyber Coverage

Small Business Safety Tips: Business Property

Possible accidents: Fire occurs due to outdated or old wiring damaging both the building your business owns and some of your equipment inside A roof leak causes significant damage to the goods in your warehouse Computers and media equipment are stolen from your place of business over the weekend How can I protect my building/premises, equipment, and materials from water damage and fires? The following questions point out basic building maintenance and fire prevention controls that should be in place: Is the building’s exterior structure, including all equipment, in good condition? Are drain pipes, signs, tanks, fences, canopies, etc. secured?… Read More »Small Business Safety Tips: Business Property

California – New Auto Insurance Rates Now Available

Our new California Auto Product delivers more than just rating changes…  In addition to providing a wider range of pricing tiers, we have made other changes to our Auto Product to become the total account solution for your small business customers. We’ve introduced a 10% account credit on Auto when there is an in force Spectrum policy (includes property only policies) – reinforcing our desire to become the total account solution. Only available in California! We have lowered the threshold for schedule rating from 10 vehicles to 1 – providing greater pricing flexibility when warranted. Automatic reporting proof of coverage… Read More »California – New Auto Insurance Rates Now Available

XactPAY Xpress Goes Mobile

XactPAY Xpress, the latest edition in our suite of Payroll Billing Options is now mobile enabled – meaning for those customers who currently self-report their payroll through our convenient website, can now use their , iPhone, Android, and most current versions of Blackberry to enter payroll, view reports and more! XactPAY Xpress calculates the customer’s Workers’ Compensation premium based on actual payroll amounts and allows The Hartford to automatically withdraw the customer’s premium from their bank account. Benefits to your customers include: •Eliminating large down-payments •Managing cash flow, especially to businesses having seasonal payroll fluctuations •Lessening audit surprises by basing… Read More »XactPAY Xpress Goes Mobile

Renters Insurance Quotes

Protect your belongings for as little as 57 cents a day Chances are your landlord’s insurance won’t cover your personal property if there’s a fire or break-in. By getting renters insurance for as little as $0.57/day, you can protect your belongings and help make sure you can replace them if something happens. When you get renters insurance through Paperless Insurance Services, you’ll be able to: ► Save time — you’ll receive instant multiple quotes within minutes. ► Find affordable rates — choose from several options (coverage and carriers) ► Buy easily — purchase online or over the phone. ► Save even… Read More »Renters Insurance Quotes

CA Work Comp Carriers Change Rates

Several California admitted insurance companies are going to file new rates with the California Department of Insurance for workers’ compensation policies effective in July 2020. To see a comparison of averages rates and to learn more about how these changes affect premium, go to www.paperless-insurance.com and click on “Get a Quote Now”. As you are shopping for the renewal, it is important to keep in mind that not all rates change uniformly. Rates for some policyholders will go up and some will go down. Knowing how much your renewal rates are changing could be valuable information to have as you… Read More »CA Work Comp Carriers Change Rates

Cheesy for some Papa John’s

Fireman’s Fund has opened the door to a new eligible risk and franchise for Paperless Insurance! The franchise’s ‘Better Ingredients,  Better Pizza” has made them infamous but their esteemed reputation and recognized leadership practices has made them our goal! Papa John’s Pizza now eligible in Paperless Insurance’s national Pizza Operators Insurance Program. Our program is written on a Business Owners Policy (BOP), which includes Business Personal Property with Tenants Improvements and Betterments, Business Real Property (if insured owns the building) and Business Liability. The BOP also includes Data Compromise, Crisis Management, Food Contamination, and Identity Recovery. Other coverages available in most states include Non-Owned Auto, Hired Auto, Owned Auto, Excess Liability, Liquor Liability, Workers Compensation, Employee Benefits Liability, Employment Practices Liability and Payment… Read More »Cheesy for some Papa John’s