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Delivery vs. Rideshare - What's the difference?

Posted: 06/05/2024

 auto   risk  

If you use your personal vehicle to pick up and deliver goods or people, there are some things you should know regarding your auto insurance.

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    Top 10 Reasons You Need Cyber Liability Insurance

    Posted: 04/07/2024

     business   risk  

    No matter what type of business you run, where you're located, or how much time you spend online – your business needs Cyber Liability Insurance.


    Why Should I Have a Personal Umbrella Policy?

    Posted: 01/24/2024

     home   risk  

    The main purpose of an umbrella policy is to protect you and your assets from the financial fallout of certain unforeseen events but are they worth it?


    Professional Liability Insurance

    Posted: 03/23/2017

     business   risk  

    Almost every business or firm can become liable for injury to others resulting from a condition on its premises or arising out of its operations, products, completed work or actions of its employees.


    Update on Past Articles

    Posted: 11/06/2016

     business   risk  

    Here are a few updates on the past risk articles.


    Anti-Indemnity Statute

    Posted: 10/11/2016

     business   risk  

    Indemnity clauses generally are more common to construction projects primarily due to the risks involved maintaining a safe work environment.


    Ordinance or Law Coverage

    Posted: 08/05/2016

     business   risk  

    The situation can be specifically addressed by working with your insurance advisor and construction professional who are versed in coverage and current code requirements.


    Directors and Officers Insurance

    Posted: 07/06/2016

     business   risk  

    Directors & officers of a corporation may be subject to personal liability for acts performed in their duties as an officer or director.


    Does Faulty Workmanship Qualify as an Occurrence

    Posted: 04/15/2016

     business   risk  

    A question asked, and tried to be answered, in many different courts! Numerous articles have been written and rewritten, along with state and federal court decisions, that all address the same question: Is faulty workmanship an occurrence?


    TNC Update & Montana & the Ride-Share Industry

    Posted: 02/26/2016

     business   risk  

    Transportation network companies (TNC's) have become a viable part of the sharing economy.


    The Independent Contractor-Addressed Again??

    Posted: 01/02/2016

     business   risk  

    After a Montana Supreme Court decision in 2003, "Kelly Wild vs Fregein Construction", significantly changed the status of independent contractor exemptions, the 2005 Montana Legislature re-established the conclusive status of the IC exemption certificate.



    Buying Workers' Compensation Insurance

    Posted: 11/16/2015

     business   risk  

    In Montana, every employer who has an employee is required to purchase, or self insure, coverage for an injury or illness arising out of and in the course and scope of employment.


    Condominium Association Insurance

    Posted: 10/05/2015

     business   risk  

    The condominium association business is managed by its by-laws and declarations. These are unique to each association and deal with the day-to-day obligations and duties of the board and unit owners.


    Triggering Property Insurance Coverage, Maybe!

    Posted: 06/06/2015

     risk  

    Insurance contracts are constructed with the intent to provide coverage for certain risks of loss, but not for all of them.


    Insuring the Boss

    Posted: 04/24/2015

     business   risk  

    Workers' Compensation Coverage is generally always a substantial cost item in any business financial statement. Therefore, business owners pay special attention to the various methods in containing those costs.


    "The Bakken and Workers' Compensation Coverage"

    Posted: 03/13/2015

     business   risk  

    The Bakken oil patch has provided great opportunities for employment for numerous workers. With work opportunities naturally goes the need for workers' compensation insurance coverage.


    "All I want is a Quote..."

    Posted: 02/04/2015

     service   risk  

    Insurance consumers have become very price conscious and from time to time they will seek quotes to see if they can improve their rates.


    An Insurance 'Intermediaries' Duty to the Client

    Posted: 02/04/2015

     business   risk  

    The question can then be asked: What are the duties to the client while acting in either capacity?


    Buying Insurance in 15 Minutes or Less?

    Posted: 01/04/2015

     business   risk  

    This is where the need for a face-to-face with an insurance agent/broker is a must!


    Workers' Comp. and the Independent Contractor

    Posted: 12/02/2014

     business   risk  

    Montana was one of the first states to enact legislation relating to the needs of injured workers.


    Negligent Entrustment

    Posted: 11/01/2014

     business   risk  

    In a claim for negligent entrustment you will have cause to pursue not only the driver of the vehicle for compensation, but also the owner!



    Occurrence vs. Claims Made..& Switching!

    Posted: 10/06/2014

     business   risk  

    Generally all Property/Casualty policies you purchase will fall into one of two categories-"Occurrence" or "Claims Made".


    "Claims Made" and "Reported"

    Posted: 08/04/2014

     business   risk  

    There are two distinct "Claims Made" policy forms and the difference can determine the outcome of a potential claim.


    A Serious Gap in Homeowners Insurance Coverage

    Posted: 07/01/2014

     business   risk  

    A number of surveys and studies have clearly indicated that consumers are largely unaware of the potential coverage gap that may be created by certain occupancy situations.


    Managing Risk

    Posted: 06/01/2014

     business   risk  

    Risk is the uncertainty of loss. It is not knowing when or how a loss of property or income will occur


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      Delivery vs. Rideshare - What's the difference?

      If you use your personal vehicle to pick up and deliver goods or people, there are some things you should know regarding your auto insurance.

       auto   risk  

      Top 10 Reasons You Need Cyber Liability Insurance

      No matter what type of business you run, where you're located, or how much time you spend online – your business needs Cyber Liability Insurance.

       business   risk  

      Why Should I Have a Personal Umbrella Policy?

      The main purpose of an umbrella policy is to protect you and your assets from the financial fallout of certain unforeseen events but are they worth it?

       home   risk  

      Professional Liability Insurance

      Almost every business or firm can become liable for injury to others resulting from a condition on its premises or arising out of its operations, products, completed work or actions of its employees.

       business   risk  

      Update on Past Articles

      Here are a few updates on the past risk articles.

       business   risk  

      Anti-Indemnity Statute

      Indemnity clauses generally are more common to construction projects primarily due to the risks involved maintaining a safe work environment.

       business   risk  

      Ordinance or Law Coverage

      The situation can be specifically addressed by working with your insurance advisor and construction professional who are versed in coverage and current code requirements.

       business   risk  

      Directors and Officers Insurance

      Directors & officers of a corporation may be subject to personal liability for acts performed in their duties as an officer or director.

       business   risk  

      Does Faulty Workmanship Qualify as an Occurrence

      A question asked, and tried to be answered, in many different courts! Numerous articles have been written and rewritten, along with state and federal court decisions, that all address the same question: Is faulty workmanship an occurrence?

       business   risk  

      TNC Update & Montana & the Ride-Share Industry

      Transportation network companies (TNC's) have become a viable part of the sharing economy.

       business   risk  

      The Independent Contractor-Addressed Again??

      After a Montana Supreme Court decision in 2003, "Kelly Wild vs Fregein Construction", significantly changed the status of independent contractor exemptions, the 2005 Montana Legislature re-established the conclusive status of the IC exemption certificate.

       business   risk  

      Buying Workers' Compensation Insurance

      In Montana, every employer who has an employee is required to purchase, or self insure, coverage for an injury or illness arising out of and in the course and scope of employment.

       business   risk  

      Condominium Association Insurance

      The condominium association business is managed by its by-laws and declarations. These are unique to each association and deal with the day-to-day obligations and duties of the board and unit owners.

       business   risk  

      Triggering Property Insurance Coverage, Maybe!

      Insurance contracts are constructed with the intent to provide coverage for certain risks of loss, but not for all of them.

       risk  

      Insuring the Boss

      Workers' Compensation Coverage is generally always a substantial cost item in any business financial statement. Therefore, business owners pay special attention to the various methods in containing those costs.

       business   risk  

      "The Bakken and Workers' Compensation Coverage"

      The Bakken oil patch has provided great opportunities for employment for numerous workers. With work opportunities naturally goes the need for workers' compensation insurance coverage.

       business   risk  

      "All I want is a Quote..."

      Insurance consumers have become very price conscious and from time to time they will seek quotes to see if they can improve their rates.

       service   risk  

      An Insurance 'Intermediaries' Duty to the Client

      The question can then be asked: What are the duties to the client while acting in either capacity?

       business   risk  

      Buying Insurance in 15 Minutes or Less?

      This is where the need for a face-to-face with an insurance agent/broker is a must!

       business   risk  

      Workers' Comp. and the Independent Contractor

      Montana was one of the first states to enact legislation relating to the needs of injured workers.

       business   risk  

      Negligent Entrustment

      In a claim for negligent entrustment you will have cause to pursue not only the driver of the vehicle for compensation, but also the owner!

       business   risk  

      Occurrence vs. Claims Made..& Switching!

      Generally all Property/Casualty policies you purchase will fall into one of two categories-"Occurrence" or "Claims Made".

       business   risk  

      "Claims Made" and "Reported"

      There are two distinct "Claims Made" policy forms and the difference can determine the outcome of a potential claim.

       business   risk  

      A Serious Gap in Homeowners Insurance Coverage

      A number of surveys and studies have clearly indicated that consumers are largely unaware of the potential coverage gap that may be created by certain occupancy situations.

       business   risk  

      Managing Risk

      Risk is the uncertainty of loss. It is not knowing when or how a loss of property or income will occur

       business   risk  

      Is there a Value to Having a Local Agent?

      There is no doubt that we've all seen better times in the insurance marketplace. We all feel a bit helpless as prices go up, policy terms change and we wonder if there is anything we can do.

       service   auto   home  

      Every Penny Counts

      Helpful hints to save you money when it comes to insurance.

       service   auto   home  

      A few Common Misconceptions About Insurance

      There are many misconceptions about all types of insurance. Which do you fall for?

       auto  

      Delivery vs. Rideshare - What's the difference?

      If you use your personal vehicle to pick up and deliver goods or people, there are some things you should know regarding your auto insurance.

       auto   risk  

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