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Why Do Natural Disasters Elsewhere Impact Insurance Rates Locally?

A hurricane in Florida. A flood in New York. A wildfire in Colorado. What do any of these have to do with Tennessee’s insurance rates? It would be easy to say, “Oh, that’s just the insurance companies charging us for money they had to pay for other claims.” However, it goes much deeper than that, […]

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What Do Charities and Nonprofits Need to Know About Their Insurance?

We are lucky to have many charities and nonprofit organizations that serve a vital role in our communities. The services and resources they provide can be a lifeline of support for thousands of people. But even organizations with the best intentions, missions, and goals have risks to consider. As you’d imagine, liability, workers’ comp, property, […]

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How Much Insurance Does Your Business Need?

Owning a business is a lot of work. It often involves managing people, making decisions, keeping track of many things at once, marketing, selling, and a slew of other tasks. When it comes to insurance, most business owners don’t have the time or resources to seek out what they need on their own. They rely […]

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Why Total Insurable Value (TIV) is Important to Understand

Total Insurable Value (TIV) [sometimes called Total Insured Value] is the complete value of property, inventory, equipment, and business income covered by a company’s insurance policy(ies). Should one insurance company be the insuring carrier for all these policies, it is the maximum amount that they would pay out if there were a covered actual total […]

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What is Business Income Coverage and When Do You Need It?

If you own, operate, or manage a business, you know how important it is to track revenue and financials. But what if that revenue stopped coming in due to a fire? What if a major theft prevented you from being able to pay your bills and payroll? Having business income (also known as business interruption) […]

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What Does a “High Net Worth” Client Look Like in Insurance?

You may have seen the term “high net worth” somewhere and thought, “That’s not me, we’re not ‘rich’ we’re just upper middle class.” But when it comes to insurance, high net worth is more about value than wealth. Consider homes as an example. A high value home is typically one that is valued at $750,000 […]

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No Coverage for Earthquakes? Don’t be at Fault!

As you likely know, there are two fault lines that run through Tennessee. The first is the New Madrid Fault, which runs approximately 120 miles south from Charleston, Missouri, and part of West Tennessee, near Reelfoot Lake, extending southeast into Dyersburg, Tennessee. The second is the East Tennessee fault line, which runs from Chattanooga through […]

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Claims for Theft and Burglary: What’s Covered and When?

If you own a business, having something stolen from your company may be an unfortunate reality someday. But is there a difference in how it is covered based on how it is stolen? There may indeed be differences depending on your policy. Let’s review what you may find as you understand these coverages. Insurance for […]

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The Vacation and Cabin Rental Excess & Surplus Insurance Market

The property insurance marketplace remains in what is called a “hard market” as we progress through 2024. Factors including cost of materials, catastrophe losses, supply chain interruptions, and increased time and cost of labor have resulted in insurance companies reducing the amount of risks they want cover, restricting locations, and raising premiums. These impacts are […]

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Steps for Better Personal Risk Management

You could probably guess that companies need to take steps to reduce their risks, including safety programs, cybersecurity, and more. But should you be taking risk management steps for yourself? Do you have ways you can lower your own risks and potentially reduce the chances you have a loss or an insurance claim? The answer […]

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