Commercial Insurance: Myths vs Facts

As an entrepreneur, you may be unfamiliar with commercial insurance and the protection it has to offer. It’s not unusual for new business owners to have misconceptions concerning commercial coverage and costs. At Cross Creek Insurance, we can help clarify insurance myths so you can make wise insurance decisions based on the facts. It’s important to have a clear understanding of commercial policies in order to get the coverage you need.

Myth #1 Personal auto insurance protects a personal vehicle used for work.

Fact: Personal auto insurance policies are designed for personal vehicle use. Commercial auto insurance protects vehicles used for work. If you use a personal vehicle with personal auto insurance for business purposes, you won’t be protected against accident claims.

Myth #2 General liability insurance protects employees against accidents on the job.

Fact:  General liability coverage protects your business against accidental injuries or damages to customers or visitors on your business property, not employees. For employee protection, you need workers’ compensation insurance.

Myth #3 General liability insurance covers commercial vehicle accidents.

Fact: General liability insurance offers no protection against injuries or damages due to accidents on the road. This coverage is provided by commercial auto insurance.

Myth #4 Full coverage means you’re protected against any eventuality.

Fact: The definition of “full coverage” may vary depending on your policy. It’s important to review a policy carefully before signing to be fully aware of the protection it has to offer. The details of your policy can greatly affect how your insurer handles a claim.

Myth #5 Commercial business insurance will protect your business in Hope Hills, NC against flood damage.

Fact: Only flood insurance can protect your business against flood damage. If your business lies in a flood zone and the risk of flood damage is high, you should invest in flood insurance.

For more information on commercial insurance coverage and costs, contact Cross Creek Insurance, Hope Hills, NC.

Adopting a Child and Life Insurance Concerns

So you have decided to do it. We could not be happier at Cross Creek Insurance agency in Hope Hills, NC. You have taken the leap of faith that ensures people without homes can find a peaceful place to call home. 

In terms of your life insurance vulnerabilities adopting a child into your family is a perfect time for reassessment. The thing is that many people are so consumed with the process of the adoption that they do not consider if they are properly protecting the new addition to their family. 

Fortunately many family attorneys who are involved in the legalities of the adoption process counsel their parents on such important matters. However, for the ones who do not receive such counsel there are a few things to ponder at this joyous event.

SOME POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN ADOPTING YOUR CHILD

  • Make certain your employment is aware of the addition to your family. While we are careful to add the child onto our health insurance policy, it is not always part and parcel to add them onto our employment sponsored benefit of life insurance policy.
  • Does your child have benefits on file for them with the agency that facilitated the adoption? Many state sponsored adoption agencies have state sponsored lifetime benefits for the child. Be certain that you are aware. 
  • Increase your life insurance for your larger family.  

Cross Creek Insurance in Hope Hills, NC has a full staff of agents who would love to make your acquaintance while assisting with your life insurance needs. Contact us today so we can get to know you a lot better and how we can check off each and every one of your insurance needs so that you don’t have to worry about not having the coverage you need.