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Professional Liability / E&O

Why General Liability Isn’t Enough: The Importance of Professional Liability Insurance for Contractors

Why General Liability Coverage Alone Isn’t Enough When it comes to construction projects, General Liability insurance is essential but not always sufficient. General Liability typically covers third-party bodily injury and property damage claims resulting from faulty workmanship, but it doesn’t cover the costs to repair or replace the defective work or products. This is where Professional Liability insurance comes into play.  Professional Liability, also known as Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance, can cover these costs, including situations where faulty workmanship causes only financial losses without any physical damage. For most construction claims, which often involve bodily injury or property damage,… Read More »Why General Liability Isn’t Enough: The Importance of Professional Liability Insurance for Contractors

What is DOL: Defense Outside of Limits in Business Insurance

“Defense outside the limits” is a term used in insurance that refers to the coverage provided by the insurer for expenses incurred by the insured in defending against a claim, even if the claim is ultimately found to be outside the scope of the policy. While “defense outside the limits” coverage is not required by law, it is often included in business liability policies as an added layer of protection for the insured.

What is FDD: First Dollar Defense on Professional Liability / Errors and Omissions Insurance

The fist dollar defense is a term used in E&O insurance. It means that the insurance company will cover the first dollar of any damages that are awarded to the policyholder. This is in contrast to a policy where the insurance company only covers a certain amount of damages, such as the first $10,000. The fist dollar defense is beneficial to policyholders because it ensures that they will not have to pay any damages out of pocket.

Truck Brokers’ Contingent Liability

Designed to protect truck brokers in the event one of their contracted truckers has a coverage issue. Truck and freight brokerage operations need coverage for the exposures presented when their clients’ policies fail to respond. Our Truck Broker Contingent Liability product helps to service this segment of the industry. Coverages Contingent auto Contingent cargo E&O General liability Limits Truck Brokers Up to $5,000,000 – Contingent Auto, GL, Professional (E&O) Up to $250,000 – Contingent Cargo Truck Leasing $1,000,000 – Contingent Auto $100,000 – Off-Lease Physical Damage Availability National Requirements Contingent Brokerage Application: https://paperless-insurance.com/insurance-application/ Sample Broker Carrier Agreement List of Motor Carriers… Read More »Truck Brokers’ Contingent Liability

Professional Insurance for Cannabis Sector

The legal cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the United States. Already worth over $10 billion in annual sales, the economic impact of cannabis could reach as high as $77 billion by 2022, according to Business Insider.

As the industry grows, so has its insurance risks. Understandably, cannabis operations’ first insurance priorities are property and general liability (GL)/products liability; while less apparent, financial risks commonly covered under professional lines programs need to be addressed, as well. Growers, manufacturers, and dispensaries, as well as other entities along the distribution chain, need to assess four key areas of professional line coverage to ensure that they have a complete portfolio of protection. That’s how Paperless Insurance can help.

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6 Questions to Ask Before You Buy into the Next Big Tech Thing for Your Small Business

Next Big Tech Thing

In the small tech world, it seems like there’s always some software, hardware, service, or gadget that is claiming to be The Next Big Thing. You know the kind of technology that promises to revolutionize your business and the world. The problem is, it can be hard to figure out early on if The Next Big Thing is the real deal (think: iPhone), or just unmerited hype (think: Google Glass).

It can be especially hard for a small business owner to decide if it’s worth spending money on the new technology. So, how do you distinguish the hype from the truth? We’ve collected six key questions you can ask yourself the next time you hear about The Next Big Thing and find yourself wanting to hop aboard.

1. “What Will the ROI Be?”

As a small business, you need every dollar you spend to provide a return on your investment. You don’t have the cash flow of a Fortune 500 company to gamble on investments that might not pan out. When The Next Big Thing’s (let’s shorten that to from now on) hype machine is hard at work, you’ll hear a lot of vague promises and marketing speak about what it can do for your business. Ignore it. Do your own homework and ask questions. Speak to those who have tried it. Try it yourself. Make projections. Consult your accountant. Before you spend anything, make sure you know exactly how TNBT is going to make your money back and how soon.Read More »6 Questions to Ask Before You Buy into the Next Big Tech Thing for Your Small Business

Difference Between General and Professional Liability

The terms general and professional liability insurance are often confused. General liability helps cover the costs of damages and lawsuits if your business is held responsible for things like property damage, bodily injury, libel, and slander against another. Professional liability helps cover the costs related to claims your business committed errors or omissions in the advice or services it provided. It’s more important than ever to know how to protect your business from a lawsuit. According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, in 2008 (the most recent data available), small businesses paid out more than $105 billion in tort liability costs. Unfortunately, small… Read More »Difference Between General and Professional Liability

Professional Lines and TRIA: Surprising Coverage Triggers

Terrorism Insurance Coverage Triggers London Insurance MarketplaceWith the recent renewal of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA), it seemed like a good time to look at the Management Liability and Professional Liability lines to discuss how terrorism in general can trigger coverage. While TRIA is a backstop for insurers and may not directly benefit clients from a coverage perspective, it does serve as a reminder that insurance can play a role in the recovery from terrorist events. While scenarios that trigger coverage under management and professional lines of coverage aren’t always obvious, they do exist. Fidelity / Crime Let’s start… Read More »Professional Lines and TRIA: Surprising Coverage Triggers