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Workers’ Compensation Best Practices for Massachusetts and Vermont Employers

For employers in New England, changing premium trends, rising claim costs and workplace safety concerns make a proactive approach especially important.

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Small Business Insurance For Restaurants and Retailers: Protecting Your Property and Reputation

Restaurants and retailers generally need a combination of commercial property insurance, general liability insurance, business income coverage and other policies based on their operations.

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Year-End Insurance Checkup: Preparing for the New Year

Insurance should never be a “set it and forget it” decision. Life changes—such as buying a new home, adding a vehicle or hiring employees—can all impact your insurance needs.

Reducing Business Liability: Essential Risk Management Tips for Small Businesses

One of the most critical aspects of entrepreneurship is also one of the most overlooked: reducing business liability. Without the comprehensive resources available to larger corporations, small businesses must take proactive steps to identify, assess and manage risk.

Commercial Property Insurance 101: Protecting Your Business from Natural Disasters

In New England, where weather patterns can be unpredictable and severe, safeguarding your commercial property is essential.

Fleet Safety and Savings: Best Practices for Commercial Vehicle Insurance

With the right practices, your business can reduce risk, improve safety and keep insurance costs manageable.

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Employment Practices Liability Insurance and Its Importance for Business Owners

One of the growing concerns in today’s workplace environment is the risk of employee-related claims, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment or wage disputes.

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Mitigating Risks: Key Insurance Policies Every Small Business Owner Needs

As a small business owner, you pour your heart, time and resources into your business. Having the right insurance coverage can be the difference between quickly recovering from a setback or facing overwhelming losses.

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Maximizing Employee Engagement: Crafting a Comprehensive Benefits Package

According to Glassdoor, a well-known job and recruiting website, salary is the number one consideration for candidates when searching for a job, with benefits being a very close second.

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Tailoring Surety Bonds to Meet Contractors’ Needs

When a contractor comes to us for a surety bond, we want to make sure that we’re assessing their situation carefully to meet their unique needs.

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