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Hiring in California: How to Reduce Your Risk

Hiring in California: How to Reduce Your Risk

Hiring new employers can be risky for company culture and the bottom line. Since new employees are hard to come by, sometimes the decision to hire is rushed and there can be increased risks involved with the hiring process. Even Brenda Jo Robyn, founder of Competitive Edge Insurance, screens employees pre-hire on Motor Vehicle Records (MVRs). This checks if they have a clean record and can they legally drive for your company, which ultimately will help with company rates.
Bundling Insurance: Pros and Cons

Bundling Insurance: Pros and Cons

If you’ve ever seen a Geico or Progressive commercial, you have probably heard the term “bundling insurance” thrown around, but is it actually worth it as a commercial provider?
The Four Types of Insurance Coverage for your Business

Four Types of Insurance Coverage for your Business

Niche beauty insurance solutions can miss areas of business insurance that might bridge gaps in the event of falls or other general liability claims. With health and wellness insurance, unique situations are bound to arise depending on your business’s current environment and changes.
What Classifies High Risk?

What Classifies High Risk?

Well, the answer is, if you’re a small business owner, general contractor, or even car owner, you likely need high-risk insurance. Depending on the industry you’re in, however, it can be difficult to fund coverage or losses.
Worker's Comp Insurance for Independent Contractors

BEWARE: Workers’ Comp Insurance for Independent Contractors

Workers’ compensation insurance are policies that provide medical benefits and wage compensation to workers injured on the job, in exchange for eliminating their right to file a lawsuit against their employer’s negligence.
General Contractors and Construction Managers

The Key Differences between General Contractors and Construction Managers

When it comes to construction, a lot of parties are involved. The key difference between a general contractor and a construction manager, however, is their insurance and control over a project.