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2023 Commercial Property Insurance MidyearMarket Outlook

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The last several years have seen the commercial property insurance market progressively harden, evidenced by ongoing rate increases over the past 22
consecutive quarters. Such rate hikes showed some signs of stagnation throughout 2022 by largely remaining within single digits, according to insurance experts.

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Live Well

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July is Ultraviolet (UV) Awareness Month. This campaign serves as a reminder of the dangers of UV exposure and the importance of sun safety. Most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to
UV rays, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Avoiding excessive sun exposure is one of the best ways to protect yourself from sun damage and skin cancer

FLORIDA WILL REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO USE E-VERIFY

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As part of a potentially growing trend, a new law in Florida will require private employers with at least 25 employees to use E-Verify, the digital immigration verification tool, during their onboarding process, starting July 1.

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Understanding Premium Audits

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Audits can be daunting for businesses. An IRS or insurance audit or a vendor needing records can be a stressful experience. However, as long as you’re prepared, there is no need to dread an insurance premium audit. This article discusses what a premium audit is, which insurance policies commonly include premium audits, the audit process, how to prepare and what …

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Florida Will Require Employers to Use E-Verify

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As part of a potentially growing trend, a new law in Florida will require private employers with at least 25 employees to use E-Verify, the digital immigration verification tool, during their onboarding process, starting July 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed SB 1718 into law on May 10. It will increase penalties for noncompliance and for employers that knowingly hire undocumented …

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Insurance Loss Runs Explained

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Claims history is one of the main factors that insurers evaluate to determine organizations’ commercial insurance premiums. As such, it’s crucial for organizations to have a sufficient grasp on their past losses. Fortunately, that’s where insurance loss runs can help. A loss run is a report generated by an insurer that records the claims made against an insured’s policies. These …

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Risk Transfer

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In this issue: • Understanding subcontractor agreements & risk transfer. • When is contractual risk transfer used? • Aspects of a contractual risk transfer agreement. • Contractual risk transfer considerations. • Ways to minimize your risk when signing a contract.
• Who needs contractual risk transfer protection?

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Understanding Subcontractor Agreements and Risk Transfer

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Making sure you’re not held responsible for mistakes or errors made by a service provider, subcontractor or other party can be critical to protecting your business. A contract that clearly and specifically spells out, for example, which party is responsible for certain aspects of a project before work begins could save your company both time and expenses in the event …