Am I Required to Provide My Employees with Short-Term or Long-Term Disability?
Posted: February 28, 2021
Short-term disability insurance provides some income replacement when a non-work-related illness or injury leaves an employee unable to work for a limited time period. Long-term disability insurance serves the same purpose, only for longer periods of time, ranging from two years to retirement age, depending on the policy. No law requires employers to offer long-term disability insurance to employees. However, five states and Puerto Rico...
Do I Really Need Cyber Liability Insurance?
Posted: February 19, 2021
Cybercrime has become a common occurrence. A data breach can have a tremendous impact on the health and finances of a business. If your company’s data was stolen in a cyber incursion, it can damage its reputation, expose it to liability, and interrupt business operations. Cyber liability insurance allows you to transfer some of that risk to an insurance company. What Are the Cyber Risks...
How to Prepare Your Car for Spring
Posted: February 16, 2021
Spring is upon us, and the time is here to get your car ready for warmer weather and more driving. Harsh winters can take a toll on a vehicle. Essential maintenance now can help prevent major, expensive problems from developing when your time on the road increases in the warmer months. The following tips can help save you time and money in the future. Wash...
What Benefits Should I Offer My Employees?
Posted: February 13, 2021
Employee benefits will cost your business. There is no avoiding that, but the pros outweigh the cons. Advantages of offering benefits include better recruitment and retention, greater wellness and productivity, tax advantages, and a more positive company culture. Developing a benefits package represents a leap in the growth of your company. A major step in the process is deciding what benefits to offer. What Are...
What Business Insurance Do I Need for Remote Employees?
Posted: February 4, 2021
Far more people are working from home now than ever before. In fact, working remotely has become the new normal as of 2020. This arrangement has many benefits for both employers and workers. But it is important for companies that now have remote employees to update their business insurance policies. Why Is It Critical to Update Your Business Insurance for Remote Employees? Employees who work...