If science fiction has taught us anything, by 2024, we should have been cruising around in flying cars. Yet here we are, still relying on the same roads and bridges our ancestors built. While the dream of flying cars is still out of reach, one reality we must face is...
Startup tactics: Launching and scaling efficiently on a limited budget
Launching a startup company without a budget is possible with the right approach. Accomplish your goals by choosing the right type of business, maximizing efficiency, and using innovative tactics to scale your business. Here are some tips to get you started. Getting...
The impact of staged construction accidents on New York insurance premiums
Staged construction accidents have become a growing concern in New York, significantly affecting the property/casualty insurance sector. This fraudulent activity undermines the integrity of the construction industry and leads to substantial financial repercussions for...
Navigate the maze: Understanding commercial insurance coverage for rehabilitation services
Addiction rehabilitation centers face unique risks and challenges in their operations. It’s important to ensure that your rehabilitation center clients have the right insurance coverage to protect against these risks. This guide will help your clients understand the...
N.J.: Supreme Court rules all commercial property owners are liable for sidewalks
Recently, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a lower court decision in the case of Alejandra Padilla v. Young Il An, holding that all commercial property owners, including owners of vacant commercial lots or lots where there is no active business being...
N.J.: Clarifying duties and liabilities of private beach owners under S.1709
Sponsored by Sens. Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., R-13, and Paul A. Sarlo, D-63, S-1709 would clarify the duties and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries suffered by beachgoers. The legislation would provide that private beach owners or...
Protect business and personal assets
Running a business as a limited liability company adds a layer of protection for personal assets. However, long-term risks and transitions, such as dissolution, can make a business vulnerable. As an agent, you can guide business owners toward the best choices. By...
Adirondack Insurance Exchange financial stability: What policyholders need to know
In recent years, Adirondack Insurance Exchange has grappled with challenging market conditions and increasing claims payment costs—leading to a decline in its financial strength. This situation now has culminated in Demotech's—a financial analysis and rating company...
There and back again: An E&S journey
In the 2023 E&S edition of PIA Magazine, I wrote about the perils and pitfalls that insurance producers face when placing business in the nonadmitted—or excess & surplus lines—marketplace through the lens of Lord of the Rings. [EDITOR’S NOTE: You can access...
N.J. commercial auto liability minimum limits increase 7/1
The minimum limits for commercial automobile insurance customers in New Jersey will increase effective Monday, July 1, 2024. Under P.L. 2023, c. 276, intrastate commercial vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 26,000 pounds are required to carry...