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Insurance Considerations When Expanding Your Business to a New Location

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

Brick commercial office building by Binyamin Mellish Expanding your business to a new location is an exciting step toward growth, but it also introduces new risks. From property protection to liability coverage, ensuring your business insurance policies align with your expansion is critical.

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New Commercial Insurance: A Key Component in Michigan Warehouse Operations

Shield Insurance Agency

Running a warehouse in Michigan involves managing a variety of risks, from property damage to employee injuries. This can include property insurance for your building and contents, liability insurance for any injuries or damages caused by your operations, and workers’ compensation insurance for employee injuries.

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Navigating Insurance Challenges in Affordable Housing: Rehabs vs. New Construction

Scott Insurance

Rehabs expose developers to heightened risks and, subsequently, higher insurance costs due to the complexities of simultaneously managing the property being rehabbed and the existing structures, e.g. any property not under construction (whether occupied or unoccupied). Consider a scenario where a rehab is underway.

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Does a sagging floor constitute a “collapse”? Court finds ambiguity in “collapse.”

The Property Insurance Law Observer

For the purpose of this Additional Coverage – Collapse, abrupt collapse means an abrupt falling down or caving in of a building or any part of a building with the result that the building or part of the building cannot be occupied for its intended purpose. LEXIS 127718 (D. 629 F.Supp.2d 2d 1185 (D. Jemiola Living Trust v.

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Building Successful Insurance Referral Partnerships: A Guide for Brokers

Protect Commercial Insurance

From property damage and liability to business interruption cover, clients get everything under one roof. – Competitive Edge : By working with partners that understand commercial properties, you can tailor products that fit unique client needs, setting you apart from competitors.

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Renovations and Home Insurance: What You Need to Know

Boyle Agency Insurance

It provides coverage for property damage and theft of building materials during the renovation process. Standard home insurance policies typically have restrictions regarding vacant homes, and this specialized coverage can bridge the gap during renovation periods.

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How Do You Know What Commercial Insurance Products Your Business May Benefit From?

Paragon Independent Insurance Agencies

Beyond vehicle coverage, you may also need general liability insurance, which protects against third-party claims for injuries or property damage during business operations. If you own a physical location, commercial property insurance can help protect your building, inventory, and equipment from fire, theft, or natural disasters.