Personal Umbrella Policy Uninsured Motorist Protection: Do You Have It?

Mark StraussIndividual | Personal Insurance, Personal Umbrella

A personal umbrella policy is designed to give added liability protection above and beyond the limits on homeowners, auto, and other personal lines insurance policies. This protection is designed to “kick-in” when the liability limits on other current policies have been exhausted. When it comes to your personal liability you need to think in terms of your dog getting loose and … Read More

Purchasing a Professional Liability Extended Reporting Period

Mark StraussBusiness | Commercial Insurance, Professional Liability | Error's & Omissions

An existing client recently contacted me and advised that they would be selling all shares of their business to a new individual, as a result of this possible change I advised them of their duties to consider the purchase of the professional liability Extended Reporting Period. The first thing you need to understand is that most professional liability policies are … Read More

Know the Fine Print of Your Earthquake Insurance Policy

Mark StraussBusiness | Commercial Insurance, General Insurance Issues, Individual | Personal Insurance

Do you know the fine print of your earthquake insurance policy? If your like most consumers of insurance you’ve probably never laid eyes on and read your policy. The reason for this is we assume the insurance company will take care of us at the time of a loss not just because their marketing says so but because the formula … Read More

Marijuana Product Liability Insurance

Mark StraussBusiness | Commercial Insurance

There is no standardization with insurance coverage that is made available to protect marijuana-related businesses. Included within a marijuana liability insurance policy there are 5 different limits of liability with one additional key liability insurance not included that needs to be purchased separately. The 5 limits of liability that included within a marijuana business insurance policy are: General Aggregate Limit: This limit is the … Read More