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Handyman Insurance – The Benefits of Professional Teething Whitening.

Saturday, May. 21st 2022 5:53 AM

Although there are many do-it-yourself teeth bleaching kits you can get for whitening your teeth, some of these teeth whitening systems are known to damage your tooth enamel and not provide the whitening you may want to have. There are benefits that professional teeth whitening will have for you. Most professional dentist will guarantees results. In most cases teeth whitening will be done quickly and you will see immediate improvement. If you have any other dental issue a dentist can also address those issues as well.

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Handyman Insurance – What is Co-Insurance

Wednesday, May. 18th 2022 6:00 AM

Co-insurance is an arrangement by which the insured, in consideration of a reduced rate, agrees to carry an amount of insurance equal to a percentage of the total value of the property insured. An example is if you have guaranteed to carry insurance up to 80% or 90% of the value of your building and/or contents, whatever the case may be. If you don’t, the company pays claims only in proportion to the amount of coverage you do carry.

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Handyman Insurance – What is Claim Expense

Sunday, May. 15th 2022 6:47 AM

Claim Expense is the expense of adjusting a claim, such as investigation and attorneys’ fees. It does not include the cost of the claim itself.

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Handyman Insurance – What is Care, Custody or Control

Thursday, May. 12th 2022 9:42 AM

Care, Custody or Control is an expression common to contractors insurance liability contracts. It refers to exclusion in the policy eliminating coverage for damage to property of others that is in the insured’s “care, custody, or control.” The insured has a bailee relationship to the property, in other words, making the insured liable for the care of the property beyond damage caused by negligence.

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Handyman Insurance – Seniors and Their oral Hygiene Care.

Tuesday, May. 10th 2022 9:40 AM

Plaque can build up on seniors teeth very quickly, because of that seniors need to maintain good oral hygiene habits. Daily brushing and flossing is very important in reducing plaque build up. Since seniors have a higher risk of gum disease, making sure plaque does not build up is essential in oral health care. It is important for all individual regardless of age to have regularly dental check ups at least twice a year though for some seniors a dentist may advise more then twice a year checkups if necessary.

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Handyman Insurance – what is Flat, Pro Rata and Short Rate Cancellation

Saturday, May. 7th 2022 9:34 AM
  • Flat Cancellation is when the full premium is returned to the insured.
  • Pro Rata Cancellation is when the insurer is charged for the time the coverage was in force.
  • Short Rate Cancellation entails a penalty in excess of pro rata for early termination.
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Handyman Insurance – What is a Binder

Wednesday, May. 4th 2022 6:25 AM

A binder is a legal agreement that serves to effect insurance coverage for a specified period of time until the actual contractors insurance policy can be issued. A binder can be issued by either a contractors insurance agent or company and must provide the following information:

  • Name of insured
  • Type of insurance coverage
  • Limits of insurance
  • Covered perils
  • Name of insurance company
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Handyman Insurance – What is Basic Name Perils

Sunday, May. 1st 2022 5:20 AM

Basic name perils is a covered perils in a property insurance contract: fire, lightning, windstorm, civil commotion, smoke, hail, aircraft, vehicles, explosion and riot.

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Handyman Insurance – Oral Health Care Problems.

Saturday, Apr. 30th 2022 9:17 AM

Seniors are at a Higher Risk for Oral Health Care Problems. Oral health care is important regardless of age. However for seniors they are at a higher risk for oral health care issues. The advancing age put many senior at risk for a number of dental care issues such as Dry Mouth, Darkened teeth, and Tooth Loss due to Gum disease. Age even has an effect on how denture will fit over time. For proper dental care some seniors may have to see a dentist more then just twice a year, in order to maintain their dental health.

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Handyman Insurance – What is an Insurance Audit

Wednesday, Apr. 27th 2022 6:11 AM

Sometimes factors that enter into determining appropriate premiums for insurance coverage can not be known in advance; therefore, accurate premiums for the coverage provided can’t be billed by the contractors insurance carrier.

This often is true in the case of Worker’s Compensation and Product Liability insurance, where such things as payroll and sales can not be determined ahead of time. An audit serves as an examination of the insured’s records after the fact to adjust the initial premium billed to reflect the actual coverage.

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Handyman Insurance – What is All Risk

Sunday, Apr. 24th 2022 5:09 AM

All Risk is a property policy expression now out of fashion. It was used to designate contracts that promised coverage against “all risks of direct physical loss” in contrast to forms that covered for specific, named perils. The word “all” came to be perceived as open to broader interpretation than insurers intended and it was dropped in favor of the promise to cover “risks of physical loss.”

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Handyman Insurance – Additional Insurance

Thursday, Apr. 21st 2022 6:06 AM

An individual or entity that is not automatically included as an insured under the policy of another, but for whom the named insured’s policy provides a certain degree of protection. An endorsement is typically required to affect additional insured status. The named insured’s impetus for providing additional insured status to others may be a desire to protect the other party because of a close relationship with that party or to comply with a contractual agreement requiring the named insured to do so

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Handyman Insurance – Get the Facts Before You Buy Dental HMO Insurance Plan.

Sunday, Apr. 17th 2022 6:04 AM

Dental HMO plans are normally a more affordable dental care insurance plan then your PPO dental insurance plans. They also have few limitations the many PPO plans. However one limitation that dental HMO plans come with is that there is no out side dental network.

Under a dental HMO plan you have to choose a dentist that in the plan network of dental providers. So if trying to stay with a current dentist make sure you know a head of time if they are providers of any HMO dental insurance plans.

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Handyman Insurance – What is Actual Cash Value

Thursday, Apr. 14th 2022 6:01 AM

“Actual Cash Value” is the replacement the cost of property damaged or destroyed at the time of loss, with deduction for depreciation. Actual cash value cannot exceed the applicable limit of liability shown in the declarations of the policy, nor the amount it would cost to repair or replace such property with material of like kind and quality within a reasonable amount of time after a loss.

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Handyman Insurance – What is Cyber Insurance

Tuesday, Apr. 12th 2022 6:56 AM

Cyber Insurance is a coverage than can be purchased as an add-on to a general liability, professional liability (E&O), or BOP policy. It helps cover costs related to system hacks or data security breaches in which sensitive information has been stolen and fraud has occurred or there is a reasonable expectation that it might occur.

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Handyman Insurance on Captive Agent

Saturday, Apr. 9th 2022 6:35 AM

Captive Agent:  A captive agent is a representative of a single insurer or fleet of insurers who is obliged to submit business only to that company, or at the very minimum, give that company first refusal rights on a sale. In exchange, that insurer usually provides its captive agents with an allowance for office expenses as well as an extensive list of employee benefits such as pensions, life insurance, health insurance, and credit unions.

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Handyman Insurance – What is General Liability Insurance

Wednesday, Apr. 6th 2022 6:54 AM

Also known as commercial liability insurance, a general liability policy is important, because general contractors and landlords often require a policy before they hire you. The policy covers damages and legal costs associated with injury claims to customers and other people you don’t employ, damage to other people’s property that was caused by your business, and medical costs associated with these incidents. It also covers libel, slander, and copyright infringement.

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Handyman Insurance – What is Umbrella Insurance

Monday, Apr. 4th 2022 6:51 AM

Every insurance policy you purchase has a maximum value that it will cover in the event of an incident. Umbrella insurance adds another layer of protection: it can cover costs that exceed the limit of another policy, subject to its own limit. Without it, you may be responsible for anything over your policy limit. Business liability suits can easily exceed the actual value of many small businesses, so we highly recommend an umbrella policy to protect your company.

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Handyman Insurance – Commercial Auto Insurance

Thursday, Mar. 31st 2022 8:46 AM

If your company owns or leases vehicles, this policy protects the vehicles and drivers from any damage incurred during the course of business. Our commercial auto insurance policies are offered through a Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.

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Handyman Insurance – Professional Liability (E&O) Insurance

Monday, Mar. 28th 2022 8:44 AM

E&O also known as errors and omissions insurance is a policy could protect you from the cost of damages and legal fees when someone claims your professional service caused financial harm to them or their business. Coverage includes both mistakes on the part of your business (errors) and the failure to perform a service (omissions). Professional liability (E&O) insurance should be considered if your business provides professional advice, offers a professional service, or has contractual requirements for the coverage.

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Handyman Insurance – Getting Insurance With Nothing Down

Tuesday, Jan. 11th 2022 6:02 AM

Very few consumers pay for policies up front and in full. Whether it is due to the fact that it may be extremely expensive, they cannot afford to or they would just rather keep the money on hand. Whatever the case may be, many companies are willing to provide policies and allow monthly payments to be made until the premium is paid. In order to find carriers that will offer such an option, motorists must shop around and locate a provider that will do so at the lowest rate and allow the smallest start up cost. Many individuals have the misconception that “no down payment” means that no money would have to change hands to begin coverage, but this is not the case. What it does mean is that only the first month’s premium would have to be paid without any other fees being tacked on.

To help ensure that the best deal is found and lowest amount is paid up front is to get as many quotes as possible and select a few of the cheapest available. Prior to making a purchase or payments ask if there are any fees that will be included with the price being paid to begin protection; this may include service or billing fees. If there are fees, see if there would be any way to negotiate these in order to get the lowest price. Companies are in business to obtain as many customers as possible and may be willing to cut costs to get a new policyholder. It may also be a good idea to take advantage of tools such as the New Jersey auto insurance Purchasing Planner to help with the shopping process. With some diligence, a consumer may be able to find a policy and only pay the first month’s premium up front.

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Handyman Insurance – Handyman Insurance With No Money Down

Friday, Jan. 7th 2022 6:01 AM

Handyman Insurance With No Money Down: Dependent on many factors, the cost of finding the cheapest automobile coverage can be either a walk in the park or an uphill battle. Middle aged female motorists with no tickets or accidents are likely to pay the best rates for vehicle policies than any other type of driver, when solely based on individual characteristics and excluding the type of vehicle to be insured. The fact of the matter is that a high risk driver operating the same exact type of vehicle can pay double or triple the amount of a low risk motorist and the possibility of paying a premium in full can be out of the question and the need to locate a carrier that is willing offer car insurance with no down payment with the remaining balance to be paid in installments may be the only feasible option to maintaining coverage.

For certain motorists, the annual cost of an auto insurance premium can equal thousands of dollars, and some consumers can simply not afford to pay such an amount in one lump sum. For instance, teenagers, especially 16 year olds, are charged extremely high rates due to the likelihood of them being involved in a traffic accident, which is more than any other age. The chances are, the average sixteen year old probably does not have a couple of thousand dollars lying around and are probably full time students; therefore, the only option of staying insured is by putting as little money as possible up front and making payment to continue coverage and fortunately, this is a possibility.

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Handyman Insurance – Consider Liability Insurance Coverage Limits

Tuesday, Jan. 4th 2022 6:59 AM

Not having a good grasp on the details of a coverage plan could leave a policyholder susceptible to many different costs associated with an automobile accident. Most states have liability requirements that must be met, yet the minimum allowances are often very low. In Ohio the required liability is only $12,500 for bodily injury to one person, $25,000 for bodily injury to two or more people and $7,500 for property damage, which means that if an Ohioan motorist strikes another vehicle then their insurance provider would only pay up to $7,500 for the cost of damages to the other car. According to the Federal Trade Commission the average cost of a new car is $28,400; this means that if the other driver owned a fairly new vehicle, then the policyholder would end up paying a considerable amount of money out of pocket to cover any remaining costs of damages.

State officials will often advise vehicle owners to increase their liability limits in order to offer an ideal level of protection, which will often only slightly raise premiums, but the benefits of being adequately covered often outweigh these expenses. It is important for consumers to understand their coverage and what they could potentially be paying in the event of an accident. Becoming educated on these topics is easy and convenient with the use of modern technology. Exploring different state government websites, for example, is an excellent way to find lists of different types of coverage that is typically offered, as well as extensive descriptions.

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Handyman Insurance – Knowledge of Handyman Auto Insurance Coverage Makes a Difference

Friday, Dec. 31st 2021 6:57 AM

Knowledge of Handyman Auto Insurance Coverage Makes a Difference: The majority of motorists on the road will need to purchase an automobile policy at some point in time. With automobile insurance coverage being such an important product that can protect assets and pay for expenses resulting from traffic accidents, it is important to choose options carefully. Unfortunately, studies show that many consumers do not fully understand the policy that they have purchased and what may be covered by an insurer following an accident.

Having a good understanding about one’s protection plan is an essential way to maintain the proper levels of coverage and remain aware of possible charges. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) conducted the Insurance Intelligence Quotient Study in 2010 which indicated that some people know very little about their policies. According to the survey, Americans are becoming less confident with their coverage related decision making, which has now reached a level of 45%. During the survey consisting of a thousand people, on average, participants answered only 4 out of 10 questions correctly. 86% of Americans were unaware that when their liability is stated as 100/300/100, that the final number in the sequence represents what the insurer will pay for third party property damage sustained in an accident. With nearly three-fourths (75%) of Americans admitting to taking the cost of maintaining a policy into consideration when planning their annual household budget, drivers should become better educated in policies they purchase.

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Handyman Insurance – Additional Accident Risks that Can Affect Insurance

Wednesday, Dec. 29th 2021 6:55 AM

A motorist does not necessarily need to be involved in an accident to be affected, both positively and negatively. As automobile policy providers receive an application to provide coverage to a potential insured, there are a number of factors that are taken into consideration as a premium is calculated. The most common items that are used when calculating rates for policies are a driver’s age, gender, place of residence, claims history, driving record, and in all but few states, credit history. These factors are used by insurers to determine the risk of the driver being involved in a traffic accident and each factor is believed to be an indicator to help assess risks.

Unfortunately, particular motorists end up paying higher car insurance premiums simply due to uncontrollable factors such as their age and gender. For example, teenagers are four times more likely to be involved in traffic collisions than any other age group and therefore, insurers must raise premiums for such drivers to compensate for a potential loss; until these numbers begin to decline, teens will continue to pay high rates. On the same token, males are often charged more than females and this due to the accident-related data showing men having more involvement in auto collisions than women.

Location is also a factor that has an accident-related impact on policies. While particular rural areas are usually seen by insurers as less risky to provide coverage in, urban and densely populated areas are often considered riskier to insure. A state such as North Dakota has some of the lowest premiums in the nation which is attributed to a low number of claims and pay outs as well as a low number of vehicles per capita, whereas Massachusetts’ motorists pay some of the highest rates in the country due to opposite reasons. According to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation the reason for this is because the majority of drivers are in densely-populated areas where accidents are more likely. Also, the state has a higher than average cost of medical care, vehicle repair and litigation costs, which translates to increased losses by insurers and is passed on to policyholders. As long as there is the risk of a traffic accident occurring, an insured motorist will be affected by the rate paid for coverage, whether they have been involved in a collision or not.

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Insurance might not be the first thing someone thinks about when running a business, but it should be an important consideration.   Handyman insurance is another requirement if you are thinking about starting a handyman business.  This website provides important insurance information on Handyman Insurance Coverage and quotes.

Handyman Insurance Coverage

Handyman insurance includes several types of coverage; each one offers a specific kind of protection for your business.  

(Handyman Insurance ) Commercial Auto: Covers a business's owned, no owned, and hired autos against liability and physical damage losses. 

Handyman Workers Compensation:  If your business as a Handyman employs any staff (including part-time, trainees or sub-contractors), Employers liability insurance cover is a legal requirement.  Employers liability insurance provides protection against your legal liabilities to pay compensation in respect of injury sustained by your employees in the course of your business as a Handyman.  (Handyman Insurance) Workers Compensation: Provides coverage for an employer's responsibility in the event of a work-related injury or illness.   Employers Liability Insurance for handyman work: This type of insurance would cover payment of legal fees and damages in the event that an employee was injured or killed while doing work for you. 

Tradesman Insurance for handymen: This is a package of several different kinds of cover for handymen, making up one policy that meets all your insurance needs.

Public Liability Insurance for handyman work: This type of insurance would cover you if your business activities caused injury or death to a member of the public.

Handyman General Liability - Commercial jobs will require you to have general liability coverage of $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 prior to being hired (not to mention that you protect your assets if something goes wrong on the job).

Products liability insurance for Handymen - Products liability insurance provides protection against your legal liability, compensation costs and expenses following injury or damage by goods that you have sold, supplied, repaired, tested or delivered in connection with your business as a Handyman.  Products Liability insurance for Handymen at 1,000,000 with the option to increase to 2,000,000 up to 5,000,000 or more.  Public Liability insurance cover provides protection against your legal liability for injury to third parties and damage to their property in connection with your business as a Handyman.

Professional Indemnity Insurance for handyman work: This covers you against any mistakes you might make  including bad advice you or your staff might give  that ends up costing your clients money, and leading them to take legal action against you.

(Handyman Insurance ) Umbrella Coverage: A broader form of coverage that extends the limits of liability found in a base policy form. 

Income Protection Insurance - If the essential person should be unable to work for a period of time, this handyman insurance helps to cover the loss of business as a result of the illness or injury.  Having sufficient income protection insurance is also a worth while consideration, if you were to fall off a step ladder or hurt your back and couldnt work, accident, sickness and unemployment insurance could help you to pay for some of your monthly bills in the event of you not being able to work.

The Handyman Insurance Program gives our policyholder comprehensive coverage for their handyman businesses, and the program is designed for Handymen who: Are hired to do a variety of miscellaneous work that would be found in a residential household environment;

Please note that standard home owner's insurance will most likely not cover business assets, and may VOID your home insurance coverage.  If your business is home-based, do you need more liability coverage than your home insurance policy covers. 

The Handyman program gives our policyholder comprehensive coverage for their handyman businesses, and the program is designed for Handymen.

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