There is not a job in existence that does not come with some level of risk. Whether a job is indoors or outside, at a desk or behind the wheel, at an entry-level position or in corporate management, workplace accidents can occur. However, some companies do a much worse job than others at mitigating risks […]

Creating and running a successful business is a combination of a great idea, hard work, good employees, and the business property and assets needed for daily operations. However, it's important to protect businesses with quality commercial insurance in the event a catastrophe occurs. A closure of any length of time can spell disaster for companies, […]

Nearly half of all small businesses are likely to experience a commercial property claim in their lifetime, with damages ranging from minor to catastrophic. Without the right kind of insurance protection, commercial property damage can be financially devastating, leading to the loss of customers and revenue and in some cases, total business closure. In today's […]

Workers Compensation Insurance is a cornerstone of many commercial insurance policies, but in the state of Texas, it is only recommended, and not required by state law. To their detriment, some businesses skip having Workers Compensation coverage with the belief that it's unnecessary because they have little to no workplace accidents. The reality is that […]

Tension in the workplace can arise from a variety of causes. For example, a business can become a hostile environment because of words, such as discussions regarding work performance, politics, pay, race, religion, or personal issues. In addition, workplace tension can escalate because of circumstances, such as layoffs, missed promotions, failed office romances, excessive overtime, […]

One of the biggest innovations to impact the business world in the last few years has been the use of drones for commercial use. Drones are used in industries across the world, including farming, manufacturing, art, real estate, construction, retail, and everything in between. While they provide incredible and unique perspectives for businesses and their […]

In this era of global corporations and multi-national businesses, it can be hard for the average commercial consumer to be noticed or feel appreciated by their service providers. Clients might feel like they are simply nothing more than an account number, especially when they are in need of customer service. Thankfully, commercial insurance customers do […]

As 2016 comes to a close, many businesses begin planning out strategies for the new year to increase revenue, win customers, improve efficiency, and lower costs. However, many companies miss out on important growth opportunities because they fail to perform a thorough year-end review. A year-end review can help identify successes, failures, and areas of […]

Winter weather in the Gulf Coast region is typically milder than in the rest of the country, but Texas often experiences high winds and strong gusts as cold fronts approach our area. Sometimes these strong winds cause little to no property damage, while other times a freak windstorm can topple trees, down power lines, and […]

Houstonians rely greatly on their cars and trucks, largely because of our city's vast size and minimal public transportation options. However, over 19,000 of area vehicles experienced some form of vehicle flood damage during the historic Tax Day floods of 2016. While some of these flooded vehicles were completely submerged and sent to salvage yards, […]