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5 Common Myths About Workers' Compensation Insurance
Small business insurance, and more specifically, workers’ compensation insurance, is an absolute necessity for any business. For many...
Feb 13, 2019


Vicarious Liability & Employee Drivers
“Vicarious liability” refers to a situation where someone is held responsible for the “actions or omissions” of another person. In a...
Jan 24, 2019


What Happens When a Family Member Moves Out But Takes a Vehicle Titled To You With Them?
A huge gap in protection occurs, silently, until a loss occurs. Family members who have made a permanent move out of your household now...
Jul 16, 2018


All About Flood Maps
The primary feature of flood maps are flood zones, which are geographic areas that FEMA has defined according to varying levels of flood...
Jul 16, 2018


Forecasters Now See Below-Average Activity for Rest of Hurricane Season
Scientists at Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project have decreased their forecast and now believe that 2018 hurricane...
Jul 5, 2018


North Carolina Approves 4.8% Statewide Dwelling Rate Increase
The North Carolina Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on its proposal for an 18.9...
Jul 2, 2018


Rising Homeowners Losses Hurt P/C Insurers in 2017
Fitch Ratings Reports: June 18, 2018 Personal lines underwriting losses rose in 2017 for the fourth year in a row, Fitch Ratings found in...
Jun 21, 2018

Commercial Auto Loss Recoupment
The previously communicated commercial auto loss recoupment surcharge percentage has been REDUCED. The original surcharge percentage of...
Jun 13, 2018


Outdoor gatherings: Making memories, not regrets
Block parties, wedding receptions, graduation celebrations, family reunions: These are just some of the events that are fun to take...
Jun 4, 2018


North Carolina Homeowners Insurers Agree to 4.8% Rate Increase
The North Carolina Department of Insurance has reached a settlement with the North Carolina Rate Bureau on homeowner insurance rates that...
Apr 23, 2018


Builders Mutual Distributes $2.1 Million Dividend to Policyholders
Raleigh, NC – Builders Mutual Insurance Company is distributing a $2.1 million dividend to eligible policyholders in Florida, Georgia,...
Feb 23, 2018


Time to double-check your pipes!
With winter sending an arctic blast across much of North America, homeowners and business owners will want to increase monitoring to...
Jan 3, 2018


Tips for being a responsible party host
Planning a party can be a big task, especially when you consider your responsibilities as host extend beyond when your guests walk out...
Nov 22, 2017


Online Shopping: Tips to Reduce Risk
The explosive growth each year in online holiday sales means shoppers need to be extremely diligent in making digital purchases. While...
Nov 10, 2017


Standard Insurance Celebrates 100 Years
Since their incorporation as Standard Insurance and Realty in 1917, the Strandberg family has been managing risk and caring for the...
Oct 30, 2017


Hurricane Preparedness Kit
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and...
Sep 7, 2017


Dad’s advice for college students never out of style
As a father of two young adult daughters, I find myself preaching safety tips. I often receive the standard response of “Daaaad, we know...
Aug 1, 2017


Boating Safety
Each time you set out on the lakes and waterways with your boat, take time to review some basic safety tips. First, make sure everyone...
May 26, 2017


Help your employees fight distracted driving
Every business owner wants to see that employees get safely to the jobsite or that cargo or products are safely delivered to their...
Apr 18, 2017


Personal umbrella policy: Your liability safety net
When accidents happen, lawsuits may follow. You can protect your financial assets and future earnings by purchasing a personal umbrella...
Feb 24, 2017
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