Crest Monthly News and Views – November 2016

Are you getting ready for the holidays? 2016 is saying good bye and we can see 2017 on the horizon. This month, we feature articles regarding Risk Management and safety tips in regards to your commercial insurance. Also, articles and information regarding personal insurance are included. Please know that Crest Insurance Group has a terrific Personal Lines Department to aid in your homeowners, automobile and personal insurance needs.

Finding Coverage that Matches Your Business Size

The types and amount of insurance that you need for your small business are based on several factors. What type of business are you in? Where is it located? Do you have employees? Read More >>

Climate Extremes and the Impact on Businesses, Jobs and Economies

Our world’s climate is changing, and with it comes changing weather patterns. Of particular concern are changes that are subtle, on average, but more severe in the extremes. These are the changes that have the greatest potential to produce natural catastrophes affecting businesses, jobs and economies on a regional or global scale. Read More >>

Does Traditional Coverage Apply When Cyber Attacks Cause Physical Damage?

A recent event that received surprisingly little media attention serves as a reminder of a lurking cyber risk that is different in kind and scale than more widely and frequently reported privacy-related data breaches. Between July 29 and September 14, 2016, a series of fires and explosions occurred at petrochemical plants and pipelines in Iran. Read More >>

Emerging Risks in Auto Technology

Technology is changing the way we interact with the world, whether it is newer and smarter vehicles, a greater ease of communication, or an increase in the data available to help companies better target their marketing towards consumers. Read More >>

Bump Up That Deductible

Insurance consumers are constantly looking for ways to save on their personal lines insurance costs. Some of these ways are smart; some, not so much. Many consumers request reductions in the dwelling limits on their homeowners policy or reductions in the policy’s liability limits. Read More >>

I.I.I. Encourages Motorcycle Enthusiasts To Get Revved Up With The Proper Insurance Coverage

While surveying the motorcycles on display at the New York Motorcycle Show this weekend, keep in mind that motorcyclists who travel on public roads or highways need an insurance policy that meets their state’s requirements as well as their individual needs, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Read More >>