The vast majority of insurance companies are trying to recover from record-setting losses in 2011. The reason? Weather. According to data from the National Climatic Data Center, catastrophic weather-related events caused over $55.3 billion in damage in 2011 and caused at least 669 deaths.
Employment related insurance claims are on the rise and some insurance experts predict this will be a target area for attorneys in the coming years. While The Uhl Agency strongly encourages all businesses to consider Employment Practices Liability Insurance, there are several ways to help prevent potential lawsuits: 1) Prepare thorough job descriptions that establish
Most people will be looking to save on their heating bills as summer draws to a close and air conditioner usage is replaced by furnace and fire place usage. Unfortunately, many homeowners look for alternative sources of heat that significantly increase the likelihood of a dangerous fire. Following are a few tips to help reduce
The stories of breached data security have become almost too familiar: An employee takes home a laptop against regulations. A hard drive is sent out for repair, but disappears. A disc with sensitive data is stolen from an office. For business owners and managers, the threat is real, and there is a need to protect
Who can buy flood insurance? Anyone can! Whether you own or rent your home or own a business, flood insurance through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is available for most locations. Everyone lives or works in a flood zone – some areas are simply more prone to flooding than others. You don’t have to
While many businesses are aware of their property, general liability, and automobile exposures that are clearly visible as part of their day-to-day operations, an alarming number of companies do not take adequate steps to address their business continuity needs. Measures can be easily be taken in any insurance-based risk management program to help ensure that companies remain in business after disaster strikes. Business owners simply need to take the time to plan and prepare accordingly…
The Dayton Business Journal has once again named The Uhl Agency as one of the Dayton area’s Best Places to Work. This marks the second year in a row that The Uhl Agency has received the award…
Most business owners are aware that slips, trips, and falls are by far the leading sources of injury to their employees and to the general public. However, a recent study by CNA notes that lawsuits for these types of claims are expected to dramatically increase in the near future as the baby-boomer population continues to age…
We had major water damage in our basement. I called The Uhl Agency; they made everything so easy for me...I would recommend them to anyone looking for a professional organization to partner with. Tony & Jen Argue Dayton, Ohio
