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Whether you're just starting your business or have been running it for years, understanding the types of insurance your business may need is critical to managing risk. Two of the most common forms of business insurance are general liability and professional liability. While they may sound similar, they address different types of exposures and serve distinct purposes.
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As the back-to-school season approaches, the excitement of a new academic year fills the air. Parents are busy shopping for supplies, students are anticipating meeting new friends and teachers, and everyone is settling into the routine that comes with the school year. However, amid all this excitement, there's an important aspect of preparation that often gets overlooked–insurance.
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Golf carts are a convenient and fun way to get around the golf course, neighborhood, or even certain urban areas. However, like any vehicle, they come with risks that require attention. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just using a cart for a quick ride, these golf cart safety tips will help you stay safe while enjoying the convenience they offer.
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Whether you specialize in carpentry, web design, or accounting, the availability of online resources and professional networks enables almost anyone to engage with potential clients and manage essential day-to-day business tasks independently. This growing pool of freelancers and self-employed professionals has simplified the process for employers, making it easier than ever to hire independent contractors to fulfill specific business needs.
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Having adequate RV insurance is essential to protect your investment and peace of mind while traveling. As with auto insurance, your rates are based on the make and model of your RV, your driving history, and other factors. You may have the option to add RV coverage to your regular auto insurance, but this isn't always recommended. Because your RV is both a home and a vehicle, it may require specialized insurance to provide the right kind of coverage. Each person's RV insurance needs are unique, so choose a policy tailored to your specific requirements and budget.
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Personal Umbrella Policies are liability insurance policies with very high limits of protection, typically starting at $1,000,000. They are designed to add a layer of protection above other kinds of personal liability coverage such as the liability protection found in a personal auto, homeowner or boat insurance policy. These kinds of policies are meant to protect you should you be deemed legally responsible for injury to persons or property. Personal injury can include non-physical injury like libel or slander.
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As a business owner in Michigan, you have the option of hiring contract or permanent employees – and many more businesses are using contract workers while sorting out the uncertainty in the economy. A contract employee is essentially a freelancer who has agreed to work for you for a mutually-agreed upon period of time, which may be extended if you see fit. A permanent employee has been hired with the understanding that he or she will go on working for you until a termination or a resignation. Both types of employees have their advantages and disadvantages. Some of the advantages of contract employees, however, are illusory.
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We've said it before: the distinction between a small and large business is somewhat arbitrary. At what point in the business growth life cycle do you cross over? One way to answer the question is when your business no longer qualifies for a Business Owners Package Policy. The BOP bundles up several kinds of insurance protection in one policy. But as business become larger the risks they pose become more varied and difficult to address in one policy.
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An impending lawsuit is never good news. Not only are they costly, but, perhaps worse, they can permanently damage a company's reputation, an expense no business can easily afford during highly competitive consumer and employee markets like the current. While companies are sued for a range of reasons, there are a few recurring culprits that can be avoided with appropriate planning, clear communication, and due diligence.
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For any homeowner, a robust insurance policy is a must. But if you're new to homeownership, or if you're thinking about updating your policy, you may not know much about what it does and doesn't cover, along with how to find the best policy for you and your family.
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For a small business owner, having to let go of employees is never easy. When employees have become like friends or even family, it can be especially tough to make a decision to do what's right for your business. So how do you know when it's time to let people go, and how do you downsize in the most humane way possible? Here are some things you should consider before downsizing, and some tips for going through the process.
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This fall, we're heading into an unknown future with the COVID-19 virus. While some schools are doing their best to re-open, other schools and some parents have decided it's best for kids to stay home, at least for now. As adults, we know how to social distance, wash our hands, and do whatever we can to minimize our risk of infection, but these practices are harder to enforce with kids and teens. Whether or not your kids are going back to school in the fall, here are some things you can do to keep them healthy.
So you're thinking of buying a pool and imagining those lazy, hot summer days when you'll get to slip into the cool water, sunbathe, play with the kids, and invite friends and neighbors to share in your good fortune. But there's more to owning a pool than just the fun stuff. Make sure that it's truly something you want and are willing to put in the work to maintain. Here are a few things to consider before you "dive in" -no pun intended.
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According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of accidental injury deaths worldwide. Falling disproportionately impacts adults age 65 and older, and can lead to serious injury, further health problems, decreased quality of life, and a loss of independence.
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Summer is wedding season, and couples throughout Michigan will be tying the knot. If you're one of the lucky couples, wedding safety might be the last thing on your to-do list, but if something goes wrong on your big day, you'll wish it had been the first.
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Getting the right auto insurance is an important decision. That's why you can always expect more with insurance through AAA Auto and Home insurance in Jackson MI. You can always count on our agents to evaluate your specific needs and find you the right coverage at the right price. Michigan's auto insurance system is one of a kind. Michigan drivers enjoy unparalleled benefits, but also pay some of the highest rates in the nation. While Michigan's No-Fault system offers generous benefits after an accident, it can be complex, expensive, and difficult to understand at times. Michigan is a No-Fault state, but many people don't fully understand what that entails.No-Fault is a form of insurance where individuals who are injured in an auto-related accident receive benefits from their own auto insurer regardless of who is at fault. Most states require an injured person to seek recovery from an at-fault driver, while Michigan auto insurance provides prompt payment for injured parties by allowing those parties to recover directly from their own insurance company.
In the United States, gun ownership is still a hot button issue. A 2014 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported that having a firearm in the home puts those in the household at higher risk of committing suicide or being the victim of a homicide. And approximately one third of American households keep at least one firearm in the home.
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Most dogs in Michigan are friendly, loving members of the family, but even normally docile dogs may bite when they are frightened or when protecting their puppies, owners or food.
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Of course gutters are not necessary for every house, but most houses need some kind of rain guttering system, especially in Michigan. If you notice the erosion of soil around your foundation, cement breaking up or dirt splattered on your siding, don't wait, your house is telling you it needs gutters to stay healthy.
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Nobody in Highland, Michigan wants poor old Santa to emerge from the chimney looking like a scary, sooty monster. Now that the weather is truly chilly and the generous man from the North Pole is on his way, it's time to think about your chimney and/or make sure your wood stove is in fine working order. Hiring professionals to do this for you is certainly one option, but during a time of year when your pocketbook is already likely to be a bit on the depleted side, you may be motivated to do it yourself. Here are some tips for safe and effective DIY assessment and cleaning of chimneys and wood stoves:
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Asbestos is a hidden health hazard that can lurk right in the place where you should feel the safest: home. While those who work in the construction industry are considered the most vulnerable to asbestos exposure, especially repeated exposure, it's important to keep in mind that even very limited exposure-such as what you might experience during a simple renovation project-can have long-term negative effects. Make it a priority to prevent you and your family members from coming into contact with this dangerous material.
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Just imagine this scenario: You're driving to work early one morning, and you stop at a red light in Highland. The driver behind you still has sleep in his eyes, and doesn't hit his brakes in time. He crashes into the back end of your car, not too hard, but hard enough to raise some concern, and maybe even a curse word or two. You both get out of your vehicles and when you check your rear bumper for damage and see not even a scratch, you shake hands, get back in your cars, and finish the drive to work.
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Sometimes, what appears to be an impenetrably solid roof above your head actually has little openings through which the rain can leak. The same is true of some car insurance and homeowner's insurance policies; they can appear to provide sufficient coverage, but, in the event of an accident of some sort, you may find yourself drowning in debt. To avoid getting soaked by surprising expenses, use an umbrella; umbrella insurance, that is.
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For a long time, most devoted exercisers have adhered to the rule that a sustained stretch of aerobic exercise-one that kept your heart pounding for at least 10 minutes-was what garnered the desired results: a healthy weight and a fit body, not to mention less money shelled out on health insurance co-payments!
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As a small business owner in Michigan, you've likely invested significant time, imagination, and money into getting your enterprise off the ground. Sure, maybe you're not a big company with dozens of employees and stockholders. Maybe, in fact, you're the only employee. But you still have plenty to lose, and after all your efforts, it would be awful to suffer the financial and emotional blow of being sued by a patron or client. This is why liability insurance is so crucial, even for the littlest of businesses.
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