Posted: December 7, 2025
Insurers care less about your job title and more about what you actually do, where you do it, and how often. High-risk commonly includes construction trades (ironworkers, roofers, tower climbers), first responders, pilots and flight crew, commercial divers, offshore/oilfield roles, and certain utility and logging work. Underwriting flags focus on duties (heights, confined spaces, explosives, aircraft, underwater tasks), environment (remote sites, extreme weather, open water),...
Posted: December 4, 2025
The Need for Revenue Doesn’t Pause When You Can’t Do Business Business interruption (BI) insurance replaces lost income when a covered peril forces you to slow or stop operations. Typical triggers include fire, wind, or water damage that makes your premises unsafe or unusable, or a direct physical loss to key equipment that halts production. Property insurance pays to repair buildings and equipment; BI covers...
Posted: December 2, 2025
Drafts, Doors, and Dollars To winterize your home, start with the biggest leaks, such as attic hatches, exterior doors, baseboards, and windows. Add adhesive weatherstripping to door jambs and sweeps to the bottom edge; use silicone caulk around window and door casings, plumbing penetrations, and where siding meets the foundation. Do a simple smoke-pencil test: on a windy day, turn on kitchen/bath fans, then move...
