Crest Monthly News and Views – March 2017

This March came in like a lamb and it appears will remain the same throughout. One of our feature articles this month indicates some pets are behaving much more like lions than lambs!

Our articles this month focus on different aspects of commercial insurance and risk management. Please take a moment to scan and read articles of interest at your convenience.

We also have several articles and information regarding personal insurance. Please know that Crest Insurance Group has a terrific Personal Lines Department to aid in your homeowners, automobile and personal insurance needs.

Is it Covered? The Purpose of Supplementary Payments

Most if not all liability insurance policies have clauses dealing with supplementary payments: the standard business auto policy, personal auto policy, and general liability policy all contain supplementary payments sections. Read More >>

Storefront Crashes: Vehicle Intrusion Risks Increase

Accidents into commercial, public and retail buildings occur more than 60 times per day in the United States, resulting in as many as 500 fatalities and more than 4,000 serious injuries annually. Read More >>

Cyber Security for Small Businesses: Using a VPN to Protect Your Data

In the digital world, our technology is an extension of ourselves. Our personalities, friendships and much more are on the internet and in the cloud, especially for small businesses. Read More >>

Prepare for Spring Weather

Spring is the time of year when many things change—including the weather. Temperatures can swing back and forth between balmy and frigid. Sunny days may be followed by a week of stormy weather. Read More >>

Dog Bite Claims Spike Nationally in 2016

Homeowner insurers felt the bite last year as dog bite cases jumped 18 percent across the country, spurring more than $600 million in claims — more than one-third of all homeowner liability claims for 2016. Read More >>

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