March 10, 2021
Expect a great deal of legislative activity on a wide range of issues affecting the property/casualty industry. In January 20, in a historic inauguration ceremony surrounded by U.S. soldiers guarding against domestic terrorism — before a field of 200,000 illuminated flags representing Americans who could not attend the ceremony because of the coronavirus pandemic — […]
March 5, 2021
We are pleased to announce that Stephanie Calhoun has been promoted to Vice President of Operations and shareholder at Teague Insurance. Stephanie joined Teague Insurance in 2007, as a Commercial Account Manager and has since been involved in leadership roles overseeing our customer service departments. With a total of 16 years of experience in insurance, […]
February 24, 2021
Social distancing and mask wearing have been viewed as important ways to protect people from COVID-19. So, employers enforce these precautions on the job site. But what about after hours? What steps can an employer take if there’s evidence an employee is not taking precautions and is engaged in risky behavior when away from the […]
February 10, 2021
The average payment for auto physical damage insurance claims increased at more than double the rate of inflation from 2010 through 2018, according to a new study from the Insurance Research Council (IRC). The study, Patterns in Auto Physical Damage Insurance Claims, found that average payments increased 3.7 percent annualized during the study period, while […]
January 21, 2021
While it’s a good idea to read your insurance policy, hardly anybody does. The important thing is to understand what’s in it. Here are a couple of concepts to know about how your insurance works. What is subrogation and how does it apply to insurance? Subrogation in the context of insurance is the right of […]
January 7, 2021
Unless your state government enacts mandatory vaccination laws requiring it as a condition of employment, you could put your company at legal risk. The COVID-19 vaccination has been touted as the easiest way for our country to return to normalcy following the almost year-long pandemic. Such vaccinations will allow businesses to safely reopen and permit […]
December 31, 2020
This up and comer continues to excel with every task they are given. Whether it is with their job responsibilities or in their leadership of others, they are always willing and eager to learn and apply what they have learned. This individual rises above and beyond what is expected, all while stepping in to help […]
December 18, 2020
Mobile Apps Will Be More Common The pandemic has forced many companies to focus more on remote operations, making the use of mobile apps more important. Mobile apps can be used to help employees make timely reports of on the-job injuries and facilitate communications with management and medical providers. There Will Be Fewer Meetings Isolation […]
December 9, 2020
You have business liability insurance, but it may not provide coverage if you are considered “vicariously liable.” Do you work with outside contractors or partner with other businesses on ventures? What if they cause injury or property damage to others while doing work for you or representing your interests? Additional insured coverage can protect your […]
November 21, 2020
Doctors, lawyers and accountants aren’t the only people who need professional liability insurance. All kinds of people need professional liability coverage, including financial analysts, corporate trainers, numerous types of consultants and law enforcement professionals. Even FBI agents. According an article in Law Enforcement Today, “FBI agents tasked by fired former Director James Comey to take […]
