When it comes to the underwriting of insurance, there is a particular method insurer’s use when calculating how much the average claim costs. This method is called the frequency-severity method. What Is the Frequency-Severity Method? Overall, the frequency-severity method is a method for determining the expected number of claims that an insurer will receive during a given time period and how … [Read more...]
New Years Resolutions: Thinking About Insurance
Have you made your 2020 resolutions and goals? If you have, we hope 2020 is a successful year for you! But bearing in mind your resolution, do any of your goals result in a change of insurance needs? Below, we’ve included some questions you might consider as we embark on a new year. Any new properties or homes? Find out what the premium estimates are for these additions before you make a … [Read more...]
How Often Should I Review My Insurance?
How often should you review or bid your insurance? This is a question we’re asked many times in a year. While we live in a free-market economy that allows a person to seek the best option when purchasing from vendors, (i.e. insurance companies) the concept of putting a product out to bid creates some interesting thoughts. What is a good option to get the best insurance program? Several years … [Read more...]
Insuring Residential Contractors
Residential Contractors do important work that encompasses a broad amount of construction. When you think of residential contractors, you might think of the company who built your new home, or any of the dozen subcontractors who did a portion of the work. Historically speaking, these business types have been easy to insure. Most insurance carriers would provide a competitive insurance plan for … [Read more...]
Construction Bonds: Are you ready to take on the next project?
Find out what a bonding line will do for your business. If you already have a bonding line, is it with the right company or do you know what is available to you? Here is a short list of type of bonds that can be obtained for your business. Bid Bond: Ensures the bidder on a contract will enter into the contract and furnish the required payment and performance bonds if awarded the contract. … [Read more...]
