Rear-end accidents can cause serious harm to people and property, and can result in significant costs for business owners. If your employee is at fault for a collision while on work duty, your business could be held financially responsible – no matter if that employee is driving a company vehicle or their own

Business owners need to protect their businesses from potential costly motor vehicle accidents involving hired or non-owned vehicles. Hired autos are the vehicles a company rents, leases, or borrows for business purposes. Non-owned autos are vehicles that employees personally own and use to conduct business for their company.

For small business owners, the costs of providing health insurance for you and your employees can vary depending on multiple factors, but it’s almost always a significant expense. Regardless, health insurance is still a benefit many small business owners strive to offer their employees, helping them to attract and retain top talent.

If a tree falls on your home, it could cause damage to your property or even injure someone. So you may be wondering if your homeowners insurance policy will cover the costs of tree removal and repairs. Read on to learn more about when homeowners insurance covers tree removal, and when it does not.

The American Veterinary Medical Association states there are nearly 90 million dogs living in U.S. households. About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year, most of them children. Homeowners and renters insurance policies typically cover dog bite liability legal expenses, up to the liability limits. Some insurance companies will not insure homeowners who own certain breeds of dogs categorized as dangerous, such as pit bulls.

In most states, when an accident occurs one party is usually considered "at-fault" and must cover the injuries of the other driver and their passengers. In some states, known as "no-fault" states, medical bills are covered by each driver's individual personal injury protection coverage instead of the at-fault driver's insurance.

Homeowners insurance may pay for hail damage to your roof, siding, and any other part of your property, minus your deductible. Hail is typically a covered peril on standard homeowners policies, but your policy may have a separate deductible for damage caused by hail — especially if you live in an area prone to hailstorms.

Other Structures coverage provides financial protection for structures on your property that are separate from your main dwelling (i.e. not attached). Other Structures covered under Coverage B include: Detached garages, Sheds and workshops, Barns, Gazebos, etc.

Harsh winter months take a toll on your vehicle’s battery, tires, fluids, and overall performance. As the seasons change, your car needs a little extra attention to recover from winter’s impact and prepare for spring’s varying conditions. A spring car tune-up checklist can help you keep your vehicle in top shape, improve safety and efficiency, and avoid costly repairs.

Buying a used car can be daunting. No one wants to mistakenly purchase a “lemon” riddled with defects that aren’t apparent at first sight. Thankfully, we have many resources and tools that can help you make an educated buying decision.

Spring is here and, for millions of Americans, that means pulling the ATV out of winter storage. It’s been a long, chilly few months since your last ride, and you’re probably itching to get rolling. But before you hit the trail or haul that first load, you’ll want to make sure your four-wheel friend is in good working order.