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Benefits of workers compensation for both employees and employers.
For employers, the most obvious benefit of carrying workers compensation coverage is legal compliance: It’s required by law in most states. In the Patriot Insurance Company coverage area, workers compensation is required for all businesses in Maine and Vermont, and...
A checklist of the most important boating safety equipment.
Boating safety isn’t just about what you do, it also depends on what you take with you. Before you leave the dock, make sure you’re stocked with these key boating safety items. Boating safety equipment required by law: Life jackets. Also known as personal flotation...
5 types of business insurance and why you need them.
Starting your own company involves a lot of risk. That’s why having the right business insurance is so important — it gives you a safety net for that leap into entrepreneurship. Here are five types of business insurance you’ll want to consider, and how they can help...
Jobs in Insurance: Why working in insurance is an exciting career.
When you think of excitement, “insurance” may not be the first word that pops into your head. But jobs in the insurance industry require a wide spectrum of skills and satisfy a wide variety of interests. From creative marketers to analytical left-brain number...
Stay safe after a breakdown with these 7 roadside safety tips.
Whatever the reason – a flat tire, dying battery or overheated engine – it’s no fun to be sidelined by a breakdown on the road. These roadside safety tips will help keep you safe until you’re able to get back on the road. 1. Put on your hazard lights. As soon as you...
6 steps to get your seasonal business ready for opening day.
The big spring opener isn’t just for baseball. If you own a warm weather seasonal business, you’re in training for opening day, too. Take these steps to make sure your business is in great shape for the new season. Steps to prepare your seasonal business for spring:...
How to review your insurance policy coverage for the new year.
Ready to get your finances in order for 2021? A review of all your insurance policies is a great place to start. You may find savings you’ve overlooked, or discover your family is underinsured. The goal is to be covered like Goldilocks: not underinsured, not over...
13 holiday safety tips to keep you secure at home and online.
For many, the holidays are a joyous time of the year. But the season also can be a dangerous time of year. For instance, December and January are peak months for house fires, and increased online purchases can leave shoppers vulnerable to credit card fraud and...