Category Archives: General liability

Key findings from the InsuranceBee Risk Survey

Posted on May 25, 2018 by IBAdminMP

SMB Owners Risk Survey Results

Would you risk it all?

Blood, toil, tears and sweat are what it takes to build a successful business. When you start out, everyone warns you about the sacrifices you’ll make and the money you’ll pour into it, too.

Your … Read more...

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What type of insurance does a property management company need?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by IBAdminMP

confused about liability insurance for property management companies

Claims and suits against property managers are on the rise. Staying out of court is getting harder and defense costs can run to $100,000 or more.

But lawsuits don’t just hurt financially, do they? They damage your reputation. And as … Read more...

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Why landscapers and lawncare contractors need general liability insurance

Posted on March 6, 2018 by IBAdminMP

landscapers and lawn care contractors need liability insurance

Careful as you are, accidents happen. Say one of your crew accidentally wrecks a customer’s sprinkler system, or destroys a neighbor’s fence? Or a client trips over your power cable and hurts themselves? You could end up facing a lawsuit.… Read more...

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Avoiding an insurance claim during the holiday rush

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Victoria Spall

retailer_insuranceThe holiday season is a busy time of year for retailers, but being busy comes with an increased risk of insurance claims. If you haven’t done so already, now is the time to prepare for the extra demands that come … Read more...

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Don’t let your business be killed by frightful insurance claims

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Victoria Spall

Halloween insurance claims InsuranceBeeEvery day, small businesses are faced with the opportunity of unfortunate incidents occurring, putting their revenue at risk.

With Halloween fast approaching, we explore some scary scenarios that could result in a claim.

Pet Cemetery

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Don’t risk getting cleaned out: download our factsheet

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Victoria Spall

Owning a business in the cleaning and janitorial industry can be challenging.

Clients rely on you and your employees to provide a clean environment for them to live and work in. But because of the nature of the tasks carried … Read more...

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Don’t slip up: The cost of not insuring your cleaning business

Posted on September 20, 2017 by Victoria Spall

woman mopping floor_shutterstock_382927066Whether your business deals with domestic cleaning, commercial cleaning, or both, the tasks that you and your employees carry out day to day will come with risks. If you’ve not experienced a mishap yet, you are among the lucky few, … Read more...

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Common insurance claims in the cleaning industry – and how to avoid them

Posted on September 11, 2017 by Victoria Spall

The US cleaning industry is huge – and thriving – with revenue expected to increase by 1.5% to $55.8 billion during 2017. More than 1.8 million people are employed in the sector, from janitorial and commercial cleaning staff at stores, … Read more...

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Why does my cleaning business need general liability insurance?

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Victoria Spall

insurancebee_cleaning_insuranceSlips, trips, spills, and drips. Words that strike fear into the hearts of cleaning business owners.

A client slips on a freshly mopped marble floor, falling hard, they break their arm.

An employee at the offices you clean trips over … Read more...

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What type of insurance is right for my small business?

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Victoria Spall

What type of business insurance do I needRunning your own business presents some great opportunities, but sadly, also some risks. Protecting your business should be high on the list of priorities, and insurance is a must have, no matter what industry you are operating in. Insurance covers … Read more...

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