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Be a Wise Risk Manager

5 Insurance-Buying Mistakes to Avoid Whether you’re insuring your house, car or yourself, never shop based on price alone. By Susan Johnston Taylor, Contributor Jan. 27, 2014, at 9:45 a.m. More 5 Insurance-Buying Mistakes to Avoid More (ISTOCKPHOTO) BUYING INSURANCE CAN BE confusing, but when the unexpected happens – a house fire, a fender bender or a broken bone – it's a relief to know that some of...

Looking at Worker's Comp coverage in Texas?

Texas Agent Group Taps Texas Mutual as Endorsed Work Comp Carrier February 4, 2019  Email This Subscribe to Newsletter  Email to a friend Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Print Article Article 0 Comments Texas’ largest independent insurance agent association and the state’s leading workers’ compensation insurance carrier have formed a strategic partnership. The Independent Insurance Agents of Texas (IIAT) announced the partnership with Texas Mutual Insurance Co. at IIAT’s Joe Vincent Agency...

Will Workers’ Comp Cover Employee Negligence?

Will Workers’ Comp Cover Employee Negligence?

Workers' compensation insurance is designed to provide benefits to injured workers and to protect employers from injury lawsuits brought by employees. It pays for medical care, partially replaces lost wages during recovery from work-related injuries, and covers vocational rehabilitation for workers when needed. Generally, workers' compensation is a no-fault system that provides benefits for workers injured on the job, regardless of who was at fault....

Cell Phones while Driving?

How Cell Phone Use While Driving Is Changing By IIHS | January 28, 2019  Email This Subscribe to Newsletter  Email to a friend Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Print Article Article 2 Comments Manipulating a cellphone was a contributing factor in more than 800 crash deaths on U.S. roads during 2017 amid a marked increase in the percentage of drivers observed interacting with cellphones, new research by the insurance institute for highway safety...

Preventing Water Damage

These tips hold water: Helping clients understand water loss avoidance and mitigation 10/02/2018 By: Savannah Oliker QUOTING AND SELLING TIPS Did you know that water damage is the second most frequently filed loss experienced by homeowners and renters each year?* Safeco is here to help you understand the risks, advise your clients on prevention and share the resources they need if a water loss occurs....