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Shadow falls on HIPAA regulations file.

As a business associate, you may have HIPAA liability if healthcare businesses hire you, or if you perform services involving Personal Health Information (PHI). Because HIPAA violations can lead to...

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Medical team having a meeting about HIPAA security compliance.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established in 1996 to protect sensitive patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed without a patient's knowledge or...

Average reading time: 9 minutes
An insurance agent reviewing papers at their desk next to the words "How to start an insurance agency"

Understanding the startup costs and legal requirements are the first steps in building an insurance business. Learn the difference between an insurance agency and an MGA, how to get a license for...

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Social media can be a powerful tool for insurance agents. These tips can help you engage your clients, generate new leads and help you gain new customers.
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Two accountants calculate budget using calculators.

Cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of your business in real time. It includes money coming in from sales and money going out for expenses. Without healthy cash flow management, your...

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Contractor on roof making repairs.
Roofing is a specialized construction trade that has specific licensing requirements depending on where you’re located. We’ll break down what you need, state-by-state.
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Business insurance tips

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Keyman insurance pays a death benefit to a small business if an owner, top executive, or other crucial team member passes away. It provides funds for the business to continue operating if the key...

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Protect your business from common cybersecurity threats with these techniques that can keep your business safe while saving you money by lowering your insurance costs.
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Just like going to the doctor for a checkup every year, it's critical to do the same for your business. One way to keep your company healthy is to assess your insurance coverage and current policies...

Growing a business

People working on laptops.
Social media can be a powerful tool for insurance agents. These tips can help you engage your clients, generate new leads and help you gain new customers.
Two accountants calculate budget using calculators.

Cash flow refers to the movement of money in and out of your business in real time. It includes money coming in from sales and money going out for expenses. Without healthy cash flow management, your...

A closeup of a calculator, a computer, and a person writing their tax deductions on a paper.
There are a number of business tax deductions that can help you save money. Learn about which deductions your small business could be eligible for this year.

Starting a business

Contractor on roof making repairs.
Roofing is a specialized construction trade that has specific licensing requirements depending on where you’re located. We’ll break down what you need, state-by-state.
Painter pouring paint from a can into a paint tray.

While it may seem like all you need is to pick up a brush, painting is a trade that often requires specific licensing, as well as insurance and construction bonds. Find out what’s needed, depending...

Insurance agent working at home with laptop and papers.
Building an insurance company is no small task, but with some sweat equity and the right focus you can turn your dream into a reality. Here are the basic steps to get started.

Freelancing

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Cybersecurity consultants can expect to see continued demand for their services, given the increasing number of cyberattacks worldwide and the cost of dealing with them.
Wedding photographer taking a picture of a bride and groom.

Photographers often need liability insurance and equipment coverage to work at weddings. Though you can purchase coverage for a one-day event, you may want a year-long policy if you frequently shoot...

A gig worker planning on her laptop.
The gig economy has been on the rise for years and that means that there has been a rise in gig worker insurance to protect one’s business.

Data security for small businesses

Medical team having a meeting about HIPAA security compliance.

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was established in 1996 to protect sensitive patient health information (PHI) from being disclosed without a patient's knowledge or...

Two cybersecurity specialists performing pen testing for a small business.

Penetration testing (pen testing) is key to qualifying for cyber insurance, as it helps businesses identify and fix vulnerabilities before cyberattacks occur. Many insurers require regular pen tests...

Cybersecurity experts discussing over a computer
Protect your business from common cybersecurity threats with these techniques that can keep your business safe while saving you money by lowering your insurance costs.

Human resources and hiring

An office worker suffering wrist pain

Workers' compensation covers the costs of work-related injuries and illnesses, like medical bills and lost wages. Here’s how workers’ comp insurance works, and what you need to know as a business...

Small business owner shaking hands with contingent workers.

For most small businesses, having a reliable team of employees is essential. But instead of hiring employees on a full-time basis, you might find that contingent workers, or temporary employees, are...

A small business owner meeting with an HR representative in an office with glass walls.
When you suspect that an employee has been stealing from your business, there are a few best practices you can utilize to prepare and respond to this situation.

Insureon video library

An insurance agent reviewing papers at their desk next to the words "How to start an insurance agency"

Understanding the startup costs and legal requirements are the first steps in building an insurance business. Learn the difference between an insurance agency and an MGA, how to get a license for...

An image of a two people wearing hardhats looking at blueprints next to the words "Builder's risk vs. General liability insurance"

In this video, we provide a side-by-side comparison of builder's risk and general liability insurance. Both policies offer protection against common occurrences during the course of a construction...

Jennifer Cromly, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Customer Segmentation, sitting next to the words "Insurance for Technology Business"
Technology business insurance protects IT and other tech companies from unexpected lawsuits and other risks. It can be required by state law or in client contracts.

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