What is Course of Construction Insurance? Designed to protect construction projects that are in progress along with tools and equipment on the job site, course of construction coverage helps protect you from financial losses caused by natural disasters, vandalism, theft, or fire. Also called builders risk insurance, the short explanation of what this policy does for your construction business is simple: It protects your business' investment in an active construction project. Course of Construction Has You Covered Taking out a course of construction policy ... July 17, 2019By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Builders Risk Insurance, Course of Construction Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
How to Save Money on Tools and Equipment Insurance Coverage You know that insurance coverage is important for your business. But paying for insurance can feel like, well, a real pain. You want to protect the tools and equipment that you need to do your job, but who wants to overpay for tools and equipment insurance? You don’t want to break the bank having to replace your equipment when it is damaged or goes missing while on the job site, but you also don’t want ... June 17, 2019By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Tools and Equipment Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
5 MORE Things to Know About Homeowners Insurance in CA Let’s face it: homeownership in California can be a bit expensive. Housing prices, homeowners insurance, and utilities in the Golden State runs higher than the US average. California homeowners naturally want to cut costs wherever they can, particularly when it comes to homeowners insurance. We already helped you broaden your knowledge of homeowners insurance with 10 Things Californians Should Know About Homeowners Insurance. Now we want to give you a few more facts to help ... June 10, 2019By Aegis Insurance Homeowners Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
5 Things to Know About Stolen Tools Insurance Is there anything worse than stolen tools? When you’re a contractor relying on your tools and equipment to get the job done, the answer is a definitive no. Luckily, you can protect your tools and equipment against theft with a special type of contractor insurance. 1. Stolen Tools Insurance is Called Tools and Equipment Coverage Business owners want to protect their assets, no matter the industry. But insuring a contractor’s tools and equipment isn’t as straightforward as ... June 4, 2019By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Tools & Equipment Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
5 Ways to Save on Bike Rental Insurance for Your Shop Reducing operating costs can be crucial for the success of your bike rental shop. Some of your costs are pretty fixed: rent, utilities, payroll, workers’ comp, replacement parts. So, so many replacement parts. But there is room to reduce your costs when it comes to insurance for your business. When every dime counts, here are five ways you can save on bike rental shop insurance. 1. Carry the Right Coverage Think of your bike shop insurance like your ... May 6, 2019By Aegis Insurance Outdoor Sports Insurance Bike Shop Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
5 Benefits of Outdoor Sports Insurance Opening an outdoor sports business isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for risk takers with a love for the great outdoors and entrepreneurial spirit, making money doing what they love. However, these types of businesses come with their own unique set of challenges. With outdoor sports insurance, you save the risk-taking for your outdoor adventures, not your bottom line. 5 benefits of outdoor sports insurance include: 1. Custom tailored coverage 2. Protection for all outdoor businesses 3. Coverage ... April 22, 2019By Aegis Insurance Adventure Sport Insurance Board Shop Insurance, Event & Festival Insurance, Guide & Outfitter Insurance, Ski & Bike Shop Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
What Your Business Needs to Know About Intellectual Property Innovation drives business and changes our world. From small, home-based businesses to global corporations, a new idea or concept is created every day. If you’re in business, it’s important to understand the value of your intellectual property - and how you can protect it. What is Business Intellectual Property? Your intellectual property includes the ideas, concepts, and processes that your business owns. Consider the mouse whose ears are one of the most recognizable cultural icons in the ... April 15, 2019By Aegis Insurance Business Insurance, Intellectual Property Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Insuring Your Second Home There’s a lot to consider when deciding to purchase a second home. Do you want it to be close to the ocean or in the mountains? Do you want to use it exclusively as a family vacation home or rent it out for extra income? Regardless of where you decide to buy and how you choose to use your second home, you’ll want to be sure that it is protected. With the right policies in place, you ... March 4, 2019By Aegis Insurance Vacation Rental Property Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Do You Need Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Insurance? Do you need Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Insurance? From San Diego to Siskiyou, CAL FIRE has identified very high fire hazard severity zones (VHFHSZ): areas at extreme risk for wildfire. Every county in the entire Golden state has - at the bare minimum - moderate fire hazard severity zones. Many CA counties consist almost entirely of high or very-high fire hazard severity zone areas. In other words, if you live in California, there’s a ... February 25, 2019By Aegis Insurance Homeowners Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
How to Start an Outfitter Business Want to make a living outfitting? If you love the great outdoors, don’t mind hard work, and have no problem getting up at 4 a.m. to work an 18-hour day, you may have what it takes to start an outfitting business. But a love for the wild and a lifetime of hunting or fishing experience isn’t the only thing you need to get going. A Practical Guide to Starting an Outfitting Business Here’s what you’ll need to consider ... February 11, 2019By Aegis Insurance Outdoor Sports Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
