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Are You Covered When an Employee Claims Harassment or Discrimination?

Are You Covered When an Employee Claims Harassment or Discrimination?

You probably never want to imagine a situation in which an employee, a former employee, or an employment candidate sues your business for sexual harassment or discrimination (on the basis of, for example, age, sex, race, or disability). Unfortunately, though, it does happen. Sexual harassment has been in the news media spotlight a lot lately, following allegations of inappropriate behavior made against celebrities and public...

Essential Life Jacket Tips for Boaters

Essential Life Jacket Tips for Boaters

What Are the Different Types of Life Jackets? There’s a wide variety of life jackets on the market with options to fit every age, size, and water-bound recreational activity. You can find designs specifically tailored for recreational boating and water sports like skiing and riding on personal watercrafts, as well as styles for hunting, fishing, paddle sports (such as canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding), and offshore...

Can a Life Insurance Beneficiary Decline?

Can a Life Insurance Beneficiary Decline?

The beneficiary of a life insurance policy may not even be aware that they were named in a policy. The owner of the policy has the right to choose whoever they want as the beneficiary, but what happens if the beneficiary does not want the insurance payout? Does he or she have the right to decline? What is a Beneficiary? A beneficiary is a person...

Survey: Getting Ready to Roll This Summer Travel Season

Survey: Getting Ready to Roll This Summer Travel Season

Further Reading: Road Trip Tips Planning your epic adventure? Check out these related road trip blogs: The Ultimate Guide: How to Plan a Road Trip Vacation 40 Road Trip Games and Activities 4 Brilliant Ways to Keep Kids Occupied on Road Trips Before you hit the road, make sure your vehicle is up to the task. Here’s some good advice to know: What to Include...

Why You Should Tell Your Agent About Home Improvement Projects

Why You Should Tell Your Agent About Home Improvement Projects

Q&A: Homeowners Insurance and Home Improvement Projects We checked in with Bob Buckel, vice president of product management at Erie Insurance, to ask what homeowners should know about coverage limits and home improvement projects. Q: What types of home improvement projects should you always tell your agent about? A: As a rule of thumb, any projects that would change how much it would cost to...