Now is the time for individuals and businesses to start safeguarding themselves, their property and their employees from the chill — and potential hazards — of winter weather. In this blog, we will share a number of tips and strategies to help owners and individuals proactively prepare. Businesses: There is no shortage of winter weather … Continue reading Taking a Proactive Approach to Winter Weather
Category: Business Insurance
Drug-Free Workplace Programs – Why You Need One
By: Patti Maluchnik, CIC, CBIA Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Frederick, MD Implementing a drug-free workplace program can provide employers with many benefits and incentives. From saving money on their workers’ compensation premiums to improving employee morale, these valuable programs are typically viewed as a win-win for everyone involved. What Is a Drug-Free Workplace Program? A … Continue reading Drug-Free Workplace Programs – Why You Need One
Craziest Claim of the Month – “An Unfortunate Discovery”
In this month’s craziest claim, some homeowners make an unfortunate (and disgusting) discovery. One of our clients had hired a temporary worker to assist with a project at a customer’s house. After dropping the worker and equipment off for the day, the driver left with the promise to return later that afternoon for pick-up. All … Continue reading Craziest Claim of the Month – “An Unfortunate Discovery”
Life at Georgetown – Patti Maluchnik
By: Patti Maluchnik, CIC, CBIA Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Frederick, MD Describe your job. My job is essentially commercial sales. I primarily work with clients in the DC-Metro area, but I also get to work with clients nationwide. I work out of our Frederick office. A large part of my job is networking and attending … Continue reading Life at Georgetown – Patti Maluchnik
The Six Insurance Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2019
By Matthew P. Simmons, CIC Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Silver Spring, MD 2018 has been an interesting year — a year that has left the insurance industry scrambling to construct the right coverages for our country’s evolving needs. As agents, there are a number of trends and pending changes that we are keeping our eyes … Continue reading The Six Insurance Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2019
Builders’ Risk — Covering Construction Liability
By: Joseph C. Smith, CIC, CPIA, CBIA Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Frederick, MD One undeniable fact about the construction industry is that there is always the presence of risk. While contractors do have control over many factors, they simply cannot control them all. Even the most careful companies or observant property owners can find themselves … Continue reading Builders’ Risk — Covering Construction Liability
Life at Georgetown – Joseph Smith
By: Joseph C. Smith, CIC, CPIA, CBIA Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Frederick, MD Describe your job. What do you do? I provide advice and specific insurance coverage to owners of businesses, with a focus on income producing property accounts, such as apartment owners, shipping center owners, office buildings, etc. How/Why did you get into the … Continue reading Life at Georgetown – Joseph Smith
Craziest Claim of the Month – “It’s a Hard Rock Life”
In this month’s craziest claim, we leave with the sobering reminder of how quickly a seemingly harmless situation can escalate. As with most of our craziest claims…it started as an ordinary day. One of our clients, a contractor, had two employees who were working in a yard. One employee picked up a small rock and … Continue reading Craziest Claim of the Month – “It’s a Hard Rock Life”