After years of paying whatever insurance monthly premiums you have, you finally have to file a claim. We’ve all been there, and you may think it should be a pretty simple process based on all the money you have already paid. Here’s the truth though, before you are granted any sizeable claim, it’s likely you’ll […]
Be sure to read the fine print before you sign on the dotted line! An Assignment of Benefits Agreement is sometimes provided by contractors that specialize in home repair and restoration, as well as roofers and plumbers. Before signing any document that includes Assignment of Benefits language, please read carefully and consider speaking with your […]
The Commission in Palm Beach County, Florida, has voted to allow ridesharing services Uber and Lyft to keep operating for the next two months. The Sun Sentinel reports that the commission voted March 1 to extend a temporary operating agreement until April 30. Officials had initially proposed to extend the agreement until Sept. 30, but […]
From staged car accidents to employers who fail to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees to a faked water leak for an insurance payout, we’ve learned that fraudsters and scam artists will stop at nothing to line their pockets with others’ hard-earned money. Fraud happens to all ages and income levels–it knows no boundaries. […]
Bad weather is extremely common in South Florida. The fierce winds and heavy rains can do a number on the many houses along the coastline. What many people do not realize is that their vehicles can also be damaged by the storm. Your insurance may cover the broken windows and body damage caused by the […]
It’s late-February in South Florida and you are excited about making it through hurricane season and the brief (yet chilly) mild winter. But this month has been extremely peculiar as far as bad weather goes. That’s because there are tornadoes running rampant all over the tri-county area. So in addition to the precautions you take […]
Any business has the potential for employee injury. If an employee gets hurt or ill due to their job, worker’s compensation provides coverage. The costs of medical care, rehabilitation treatments and lost wages are covered by this insurance if the injury is due to the employment. With the economy the way it is, employers are […]
If you listen closely, you can now hear the sound of all “fast lane” or “safely in a hurry” drivers rejoicing! If you’re wondering why they are rejoicing, it’s because the Florida Highway Patrol is starting to crack down on motorists who drive too slow in the left lane. A warning is now going up […]
Workplace discrimination is no joke and can leave businesses in dire circumstances they never saw themselves being in. Employment practices liability insurance (EPLI) can provide protection against many kinds of employee lawsuits, including claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination and breach of employment contract. Let’s take a look at the top 10 workplace discrimination […]
Flash floods are the top cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. The FEMA-sponsored site provides disaster statistics and can help you craft an emergency plan and preparedness kit in case of flooding. Homeowners insurance does not cover floods. Purchasing a flood insurance policy through BB Insurance Marketing, Inc. can protect you! FEMA also […]