In 2020 alone, the COVID-19 recession led to the permanent closure of at least 100,000 small businesses in the U.S., as reported by the Washington Post. While some of these businesses closed due to lack of demand for their offerings, others did so because they were unable to meet the set COVID-19 workplace safety regulations such as social Read More

COVID-19 and Employment Practices Liability Insurance

Insurance Scam: Beware of False Agents and Fraudulent Policies
Between 2000 and 2002, unsuspecting Americans bought more than 200,000 fraudulent health insurance policies worth over $250 million from unlicensed insurance brokers, as reported by the federal government's General Accounting Office. It is worth noting that insurance fraud is also common in the life, business, and homeowners insurance categories. Read More

Bake Delicious Irish Soda Bread Muffins this St. Patrick’s Day!
Many people in the Irish community typically celebrate St. Patrick's Day by baking Irish soda bread, watching a local parade, and indulging in Irish-inspired dishes such as Irish stew, corned beef and cabbage, Guinness pie, and shepherd's pie. However, to make your St. Patrick's Day meals even more enjoyable, you can give some of these classic Read More

Stop Using Public USB Ports to Charge Your Phone
Battery power is something we’re all concerned about. We rely on our smartphones throughout the day for personal and business use, so much so that we often invest in portable chargers or are always on the lookout for a public charging port. However, you might want to reconsider using those public ports. The LA County District Attorney’s office put Read More

Seven Must-Have Commercial Insurance Policies in Sherman Oaks, CA
Running a business is like walking a tightrope: It's exciting, and yet it comes with risks. Plus, you can't foresee most of the perils, which is why you need the right commercial insurance. Some of the most common business risks include business interruption, property damage, theft, and workplace injury. Take note that this risk could potentially Read More

Three Tips to Protect Your Business from Pandemic Scams
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) has continuously urged the public to take precautionary measures against the virus, including social isolation. For this reason, most U.S. businesses have adopted work-from-home practices, with at least 40% of the workforce now working remotely, as reported by Stanford Read More

Self-Care Tips to Stay Safe During the Pandemic
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. has recorded more than 270,000 coronavirus-related deaths so far. As the number of new COVID-19 infections and deaths increase every week, you need to take the necessary precautions to stay healthy. As per the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people with impaired immune Read More