As more of the country slowly reopens after Covid-19 closures, businesses are figuring out how to safely operate in a way that protects employees and customers while also generating needed revenue. However, some businesses are facing new and unexpected challenges that could impact their operations for the long haul. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some industries that are facing more business risks even as they reopen and welcome back customers. We also discuss how business insurance can help mitigate these risks.

For businesses along the Gulf Coast, June 1 marked the start of another important time period – the start of hurricane season. From June 1 through November 30, companies across the region must stay aware of weather conditions in the tropics in the event serious weather threatens the coast. In today's Aegis blog, we discuss how you can best prepare your commercial property for the start of hurricane season.

Few things can be more stressful for a small business owner than having to file an insurance claim, because it means the business is facing some sort of loss, damage, or a liability suit. In the rush to deal with these issues, business owners might make critical mistakes when filing their commercial insurance claim, which could lead to costly delays or even the outright denial of a claim. We discuss mistakes to avoid when filing business insurance claims in today's Aegis blog post.

As more states and cities begin to relax stay-at-home orders and allow more businesses to reopen, Americans are now trying to figure out how best to navigate new ways of shopping, dining out, and entertainment in light of new safety measures. In the meantime, businesses are rehiring and restocking so they can welcome back customers and make up for lost time and revenue. The focus of our Aegis blog post is how consumers can support their local businesses responsibly and safely, ensuring a quicker recovery and healthy future.

The world continues to experience the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on all aspects of life, but restrictions and stay-at-home orders are slowly being lifted so that businesses can reopen and people can slowly return to pre-Covid activities. However, life will likely be changed for the foreseeable future, especially for businesses as the Covid-19 virus transforms their operations. Our Aegis blog today focuses on some of the ways the Covid-19 virus is transforming workplaces and how this impacts companies in an immediate and long-term basis.

As business owners strive to keep their companies afloat in light of recent Covid-19 closures, many are discovering the importance of keeping detailed, easily accessible business records. At any given time, owners may need to refer back to important legal documents or financial records, and not having them on hand can sometimes be the difference between survival and closure. Today's Aegis blog post looks at several reasons why business owners need to keep important, detailed business records in an accessible place.

With businesses closed for over a month due to Covid-19, government leaders must now decide how and when to reopen industries while considering the impact to public health and the economy. In Texas, some businesses will soon begin to reopen but just in a curbside capacity for now. For companies that have never operated curbside, or are unsure how to do this in a safe way, our Aegis blog offers some safety steps to consider before reopening with curbside service.

With restaurants and retail stores across the country either closed or open only for delivery or curbside service due to COVID-19, business owners are looking at ways to save money by cutting expenses. While canceling unneeded services like cable, streaming music, or linen service might save money now, it's important to not cancel other critical expenses like business insurance.

Companies across the country have pivoted operations, as many businesses have been required to shutter or scale back in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is that now tens of thousands of workers are now trying to do their jobs from home. While this transition has allowed companies to still operate, it also means they are more vulnerable to cyber attacks and hacking attempts. Today's Aegis blog post looks at how companies can protect against cyber attacks when employees are working from home.

The immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the closure of thousands of businesses and events across the country, including retail stores, restaurants, theaters, bars, and sporting events. While these measures are in place to hopefully contain the viral spread, many companies have been left reeling as to how to proceed and recover from these temporary closures.