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Builder’s Risk insurance provides coverage for buildings and structures while under construction, renovation, or remodeling. The policy, written for a specific time frame (3, 6, 9, or 12 months), is designed to protect against various risks that can occur during the construction process. It typically covers the following: Property Damage to Insured Structure & Materials:…

When Paramount, an ISC company, decided it would be great to participate in the East Texas Food Bank in Tyler, everyone was eager to help. “Every department and person at the company hopped on board immediately,” said Sarah Morrow, Endorsement Manager at Paramount. “We had four huge boxes filled before the first week was over,…

In most parts of the country, it’s cold outside, with snow and icy conditions already here or on their way. With Old Man Winter rearing his head again, it’s wise to take stock of some of the most common claims during this time and prepare your clients for risk. Slips and Falls While slip-and-fall claims…

While huge data breaches and other types of cyberattacks against companies like Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, and 23andMe make headlines, small businesses are attractive prey for hackers. Cybercriminals assume that weaker security measures will make small businesses more accessible to crack than larger enterprises. Unfortunately, too often, small to midsize companies don’t have the staff and…

With the holidays right around the corner, talk to your clients about Special Events insurance to protect against potential liabilities, property damage, and unforeseen events. Typically, holiday parties engage large gatherings of people, especially if the event includes spouses and significant others. Accidents or injuries (like slips and falls) can easily occur, putting a company’s…

It’s the season when companies get together to celebrate the holidays and the beginning of a new year. But amid the celebration, things can and do go wrong. Let’s take a look at a few holiday party claims of the past. Employment Practices Related Lawsuits Television station KTLA in Los Angeles reported that a former…

The writers’ strike in Hollywood lasted 146 days and ended officially on October 9 when members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) ratified a new contract with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television (AMPTP). The actors ended their strike on November 8 after the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) reached a tentative agreement with…

General Liability insurance is a must-have coverage for general contractors, subcontractors, and artisan contractors, protecting them against third-party bodily injury and property damage, personal and advertising injury, and products and completed operation risks. When meeting clients and prospective customers, it’s always a good idea to demonstrate what could happen without the right insurance. The best…

As part of ISC’s Charitable Giving Program, last month we partnered with the Jessie Rees Foundation TeamNEGU: Never Ever Give Up! Trevor Sybert, our Sales Operations Manager, nominated the foundation in honor of his son who was a recipient of Joy Jars during his own battle with cancer. The Jessie Rees Foundation is a global…

ISC is excited to announce the formation of our new Marine Division, which will be headed by Kevin Wolfe and include John Kiernan and Marquam (“Marq”) Wolfe. We will be providing the following coverages. General Cargo Coverage ISC will offer up to a $20,000,000 limit per any one conveyance or warehouse for General Cargo insurance.…