Take Steps to Lower Risk of Damage Wildfires can happen anywhere in the United States but are most common in the West. Although lightning strikes can cause wildfires, unfortunately most are started by careless human behavior. As more and more people and businesses move into rural areas, more people and property are at risk from […]

The Austin Fall Home and Garden Show returns to the Austin Convention Center on August 23-25, one of many fun events this month in and around the city. The show, now in its 18th season, features designer gardens, a Home Improvement Zone, dozens of vendors with “show only” pricing, plant and tree sales, live cooking […]

Employment practices liability insurance protects companies from employment-related lawsuits brought on by current employees, former employees as well as job applicants. Companies can be sued for various types of employment discrimination such as sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation along with other job-related reasons. In Texas, the types of employment discrimination claims that can lead to lawsuits […]

It’s summer – vacation time for most of the modern world. But for small business owners, time off may seem like a luxury you can’t afford. After all, who will mind the store, seize the opportunity or attend to the possible crisis that might arise when you’re not around? The small business you started for […]

More and more, people are vacationing in their own backyards. If you have turned yours into a “staycation” hot spot, consider these summer safety tips to help keep your oasis fun and free of danger. The Pool The pool can be a refreshing way to get some relief from the hot sun. But it can […]

Reaching a point where your business needs to hire employees is certainly a milestone. It means operations are growing along with the profits. But when you take on employees, it is extremely important to protect them and your company with a Workers’ Compensation policy. It is an added expense, but having coverage certainly benefits you in multiple ways. Here’s […]

As seen on the Hartford Having a car emergency kit in your car is sort of like having good insurance. You hope you’ll never need it—but boy are you glad it’s there on road trips if you have an accident or need to help others. If you become stranded, it can be critical to have […]

As seen in the Hartford Stopping mail delivery, putting a few lights on a timer, and leaving a key with a good neighbor are still wise home protection ideas before leaving on vacation. And while it’s important to protect yourself with these basics, today there are also more advanced home security solutions to grant you […]

When it comes to hurricanes, we typically consider the areas along the southern portion of the United States as the most likely to be hit the hardest. Hurricane Irene and Superstorm Sandy are two examples of storms which proved the ability of hurricanes to cause widespread damage can extend much further. Core Logic’s 2013 storm surge […]