In the St. Louis area on Thursday, September 16th, thousands of Americans stood in solidarity to honor our fallen Marine, Lance Corporal Jared Schmitz. Lance Cpl. Schmitz, along with Sgt. Johanny Rosario-Pichardo, Sgt. Nicole L. Gee, Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover, Cpl. Hunter Lopez, Cpl. Daegan W. Page, Cpt. Humberto A. Sanchez, Lance Cpl. David […]
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Assurance Brokers is recognized as an expert in the insurance industry. Many times we are asked for opinions, and our professionals are published in industry-leading publications. On some occasions we also author and distribute white papers or informative letters to clients and referral sources. A select group of these items is presented below, along with additional articles of interest.
Holiday Weekend Hours
Assurance Brokers Ltd. will be closed on Monday, September 6th in observance of Labor Day. We will resume regular business hours at 8:00 am on September 7th.
Materials Cost Continues to Climb
While the cost of lumber has seen a slight drop in price, other material costs are still skyrocketing. Natural gas is up 146.7%, petroleum is up 102.9% and steel mill products are up 108.6% on the year. Without an end in sight, companies need to assess these increases and plan successfully for future projects. A […]
Top 50 Bond Questions Answered for Small Contractors
Getting started in a bonding program can generate more questions than expected. Your team at Assurance Brokers will help you walk through the process to make it as seamless as possible. However, this guide can answer some common questions before you are ready to take that first step. This will give you the foundation to […]
Assurance Brokers in the Community
Chuck and Ralph McQuiggan were recently pictured supporting the Greater St. Louis Major Case Squad Golf Tournament. Pictured left to right is: Jeff Connor, Chuck McQuiggan, Ralph McQuiggan, Major Randy Boden, and Captain Dennis DeHart of the Florissant Police Department.
We Can Help Simplify Medicare
Medicare can be confusing. With multiple plan types and hundreds of coverage options, how do you know which option is right for you? How do you know what it covers and the cost? If you must navigate your Medicare options alone, it can be overwhelming. However, we can help! Jennifer Marshall has been in the […]
Rising Material Costs Effect Homeowners and Auto Insurance
As we officially enter summer this month, we also prepare for the consequences of summer weather. Severe weather creates threats to our homes and vehicles as we deal with storms, wind, hail and even fires. With the increasing costs of building products, vehicle parts and items in general, do you know if you are still […]
Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine Now Creating OSHA Headaches
If you choose to require your employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine, be prepared for the new OSHA guidelines. OSHA’s stance earlier in May stated that if a vaccine is required, an adverse reaction would be work related. If you are merely recommending a vaccine, that is then the choice of your employee. OSHA’s position […]
Common Issues in a Failed Business
The reasons behind the failure of a business can vary greatly between industries. In the construction industry in particular, businesses are subject to a wide variety of issues that can impact your company. As surety companies monitored claims over a 10-year period, they could see some common trends in contractor failure. Identifying stress areas in […]
What is a Farm Policy?
A farm policy can better protect you and your land by including coverage for any houses, barns, seed, equipment or livestock. It does also offer liability coverage, but it does not offer coverage for any crops. A regular homeowner’s policy would not have the broad options to properly cover you as a farm policy would. […]
