NEWS BRIEF
New Colorado Law Bans Text Messaging While Driving
On December 1st, a new Colorado law takes effect that bans text messaging while driving and prohibits all cell phone use for drivers 18 and younger. In an effort to generate public awareness about the new state law, RMIIA joined Governor Bill Ritter and other traffic safety leaders in announcing the teen winners of a contest to create print, radio and television public service announcements on the dangers of texting and cell phone use while driving.
Click here to view the teen ads.
Click here for more information on teens and shopping for insurance.
Business or Commercial Insurance
Businesses, like individuals, need to carry insurance. Why? What if someone slips on your office stairs or is injured by a faulty product? An employee drops a heavy box on her foot? Someone claims their reputation was hurt by something published in your newsletter? Or, what if a fire damages or destroys your office? Commercial insurance is there to protect and defend your business, and to get you back to business in the event of a disaster or sudden, unexpected loss.
Commercial insurance comes in many packages which can be uniquely tailored to fit the needs of different kinds of businesses and their “loss exposures.” A loss exposure is the possibility that financial loss will occur due to damage, loss of use, or someone claiming financial damages – for example, the possibility that a fire could damage your office is a loss exposure. Generally, a commercial policy package consists of liability and property insurance. However, you may also customize your insurance package with other insurance products depending on your needs.
Some examples of other products available to businesses:
Business income/Business interruption
Crime
Equipment breakdown
Inland and Ocean Marine
Commercial auto
Farm
Workers compensation
Employers liability
Excess/Umbrella coverage
Professional liability
Aircraft
Environmental
Surety bonds
Earthquake endorsement
Flood
Talk to an insurer who understands your business and your potential exposures. To find a company or agent, you might see who insures businesses similar to your own. Ask industry peers or a business trade association for recommendations.
Depending on the size and nature of your business, you might qualify for a Business Owners Policy (BOP). It is a more generic package of property and liability coverage suitable to a wide variety of smaller businesses.
Additional information:
Home-based businesses
Insuring your small business
Updated:
January 15, 2010 8:35 AM
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