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Dealer Plate Insurance: Ensuring Compliance and Coverage for Test Drives

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 16, 2024. It has 0 comments.

vehicles on a dealer's lot, protected with dealer plate insurance

Automotive dealers have a lot to keep track of. They not only have to manage their employees, work with customers, stay in contact with lenders, and track their inventory, but they also need to ensure that they have the right insurance policies in place should something happen to any of the above. While some of […]

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Cargo Insurance for Manufacturers: Protecting Goods in Transit

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 14, 2024. It has 0 comments.

shipping containers full of manufactured goods protected with a cargo insurance policy

There are several things that manufacturers need to consider when making sure that they have all of the right insurance policies in place. The first few consist of coverage on their buildings and equipment. The next are needed to ensure that the items they make are properly protected from the moment they’re completed until they […]

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Theft and Vandalism: Protecting Your Dealership’s Inventory

Written By Charlotte Insurance on April 22, 2024. It has 0 comments.

a person breaking into a car at a car dealership

Car theft is on the rise, and dealerships are not immune to this problematic type of thievery. In fact, nowadays, many car thieves aren’t just stealing an individual car out of a person’s driveway. Instead, they are increasingly working in groups to steal many cars at once in a sophisticated manner. There are plenty of […]

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Reducing Fire Risk in Apartment Buildings: Insurance and Prevention Tips

Written By Charlotte Insurance on April 19, 2024. It has 0 comments.

An apartment with a fire extinguisher on the wall

Owners of apartment buildings have a lot to juggle. Not only do they need to manage their employees, including those who perform maintenance and housekeeping tasks, but they also have to ensure that all of the utility bills get paid. Other things to worry about? Fire risk. With so many residents in so many apartments, […]

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Intellectual Property Insurance: Safeguarding Your Innovations

Written By Charlotte Insurance on April 15, 2024. It has 0 comments.

an intellectual property insurance policy

Creating something that makes your business run more efficiently is always a good thing, especially where profitability is concerned. However, what happens when someone claims that your new invention infringes on their patent? And even if they haven’t patented the item, what if they state that they invented it first, hire a lawyer, and file […]

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Surety Bonds vs. Insurance: Understanding the Differences

Written By Charlotte Insurance on April 10, 2024. It has 0 comments.

a document explaining the difference between Surety Bonds and Insurance policies

Does your company require a surety bond in order to operate legally, or will a standard insurance policy suffice? Or do you need a combination of both? Understanding the differences between surety bonds and insurance policies will help you determine the answer to this question. How much do you know about each of them? Are […]

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How to Choose the Right Insurance Agency for Your HOA

Written By Charlotte Insurance on March 21, 2024. It has 0 comments.

a homeowners insurance policy sitting on a desk

Insurance is one thing that HOAs, also known as Homeowners Associations, shouldn’t skimp on. You need to have the best possible protections in place in order to protect your HOA from liability lawsuits and more. The last thing that you want is to call in a claim due to storm or fire damage to the […]

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4 Things You Need to Know About Insuring Your HOA

Written By Charlotte Insurance on March 12, 2024. It has 0 comments.

a graphic reinforcing the importance of having an HOA insurance policy

Running a homeowner’s association involves keeping track of a number of different things. Not only do you need to enforce the HOA rules and make sure that everyone is paying their dues, but you’re also in charge of the insurance policies that need to be in place should something go wrong. What types of policies […]

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Understanding Performance Bonds

Written By Charlotte Insurance on March 7, 2024. It has 0 comments.

a contractor and homeowner discussing the need for performance bonds

General contractors, regardless of their specialty, need to understand how performance bonds work. Many states require these bonds, which provide an additional layer of protection for the people who hire the contractor to get their ordered work done. Without one, you have no recourse should the contractor disappear before the job is complete. These specialty […]

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Fleet Insurance for Auto Dealerships: What You Need to Know

Written By Charlotte Insurance on March 5, 2024. It has 0 comments.

a fleet of vehicles at an auto dealership in need of fleet insurance

The cars on your lot that are listed for sale are protected under their own insurance policy, but that leaves a glaring gap in coverage: the vehicles owned and operated by your dealership. These vehicles might be protected by a commercial auto insurance policy, but if you have a number of them, then you might […]

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