If you believe the science that says sitting is the new smoking, it’s more important than ever to make sure to get up and take frequent walk breaks. 10,000 steps a day has long been the goal for battling our sedentary lifestyle, but how do we even begin to achieve that? For many of us working […]
Most businesses have abandoned the use of file cabinets and paper records. Today’s file cabinet is a hard drive and, in many cases, it lives in the cloud. As of mid-July 2021, there were at least three significant cyber-attacks just since March. These events have been highly publicized, raising awareness of cyber risks for all businesses. […]
The pandemic brought a rise in new pet owners, with millions of Americans left quarantined at home alone, animal shelters across the country were left empty due to such high adoption rates. Whether you adopted a new furry friend during quarantine or are thinking of doing so soon, you’ll want to leave some extra room in your budget for pet insurance. […]
Those of us at the forefront of insurance technology use and adoption have been saying for years that the entire industry needs to step up or get left behind. We’ve been warning of a digital transformation, and it’s been happening – even if more slowly than some of us would have liked. What none of us could have […]
As a business owner or member of leadership, the last thing you want to consider is that your employees could be committing theft or fraud against your company. While rare, it does happen. Luckily, there are things you can do to prevent employee crime from happening in the first place. And, if it does occur, […]
But, their mass-production business model won’t be right for everyone This month, e-commerce giant Amazon.com broke the news that it will be joining the insurance industry. The venture comes in the form of a partnership with digital insurtech company, Next Insurance. Through the partnership, members of Amazon Business Prime will be able to obtain a small business insurance quote […]
Think the flooding you sustained from wildfire runoff isn’t covered? It actually might be! We hope you are staying safe and healthy, and that your year is off to a productive start. With the rainy season upon us, UWIB and our friends at The Greenspan Company want to provide an update regarding California wildfire claims. If you sustained property damage […]
In The United Kingdom, the highest court in the land just ruled that most Business Interruption Insurances would indeed have to cover lost business due to government-imposed COVID-19 shutdowns. This is big news for many business owners, who have been negatively impacted by compulsory closures. This ruling will bring massive relief to many UK businesses […]
If the new year has got you itching for a new home, you’re not alone. As the weather gets warmer in springtime, home sales and new builds are on the rise. Among all the things you’re thinking about during this process, insurance may not be at the top of your list. But it should be! […]
Our partners at CRC Group Wholesale & Specialty have written about the impact of the 2020 weather disasters and COVID-19 on the P&C markets. Check out this well-researched report to understand the changing markets and the challenges & opportunities they present. Click the link to download the White Paper: