A B&B can be a highly rewarding home business, but ownership comes with very specific risks. Many people dream of opening a B&B and just as important as a perfect location and customer experience is the right bed and breakfast insurance. Many owners begin a B&B as the first business they have ever run and misunderstand the importance of coverage. There is often a far greater focus on trying to keep up with daily tasks, advertising effectively, and bringing in enough money. It’s not uncommon for B&B owners to assume…
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Nationwide small commercial insurance satisfaction highest in US, says JD Power
The insurer earned the highest ranking for overall customer satisfaction in a recent study. A new J.D. Power study has found that Nationwide provides the best customer satisfaction in small commercial insurance. This, according to the findings from the firm’s 2019 U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Satisfaction Study. This isn’t Nationwide’s first time receiving the title. In fact, the insurer has been the top small commercial insurance company for customer satisfaction two years in a row. The company also took the top spot for the claims and policy offerings categories. “Small…
Read MoreAI technology investments increasingly commonplace among large insurance brokers
Big commercial brokers are seeking to stand out from their rivals through high tech enhancements. AI technology has considerable appeal to large commercial insurance brokers. After all, these firms transact with multiple distributors and carriers and want to stand out. The marketplace is competitive and artificial intelligence, among other cutting edge tech, may make a difference. Other areas where brokers are differentiating themselves include workflow tools and analytics. This was among the findings in a new Business and Technology Trends: Large Commercial Brokers report. Novarica issued the report. It offers…
Read MoreBerkshire Hathaway insurance expands commercial offerings into the Middle East
Warren Buffet’s company has announced its intentions to establish a new office in Dubai. Berkshire Hathaway insurance business is headed for expansion into the lucrative Middle East market. It will be opening a new office in Dubai in order to manage the operations of its commercial products there. Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) released an official statement regarding the decision. The new Berkshire Hathaway insurance office is located in the Dubai International Finance Center (DIFC) and will finally be able to open. The office had been awaiting approval from regulators…
Read MoreParamedic insurance coverage is broadening its importance in the United States
Experts predict that this type of policy will becoming increasingly necessary, particularly for disaster scenarios. Paramedic insurance coverage is a growing industry and experts predict that this growth will only continue to head upward. This includes in cases of U.S. disasters. In fact, the extreme weather events have been among the driving forces in insurance policies for paramedics. The many different extreme weather events and natural disasters in the United States this year have led to a rising interest in paramedic insurance. That type of coverage has already seen growth…
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