Category: H&K Blog
How to Handle a Burst Pipe Claim
The temperatures in New England have been quite cold lately, causing pipes to burst and water damage to condominiums. You hear stories on the news and pray that it never happens to your complex, but what do you do once you get that dreaded phone call?
read more »How to Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
In New England, extremely cold temperatures in the single digits and below threaten your water pipes. Water expands when it freezes, which puts tremendous pressure on your plumbing. If your pipes burst, you have yourself a very costly repair.
read more »How to Handle Kitchen Accidents
Ouch! You’re in your office when you hear a blood-curdling scream from the cook. He has burned himself while using the hot stove. You must act smartly, not only for the safety of your employee but for your business as well.
read more »Drunk Driving: How to Stay Safe This New Year
With the New Year right around the corner there will be many people out celebrating; some with booze and others not. Having a safe, fun celebration at home is one thing, but getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is another thing. No doubt, you’re probably all too familiar with drunk driving public service announcements (PSA’s), […]
read more »Snow Removal for Condo Associations
Pretty from the inside but a liability from the outside, snow and ice accumulation on steps, roads, and walkways not only can cause injuries but lead to lawsuits! One lawsuit can be costly to any association. A resident could injure themselves, be unable to work, accumulate a mountain of medical bills and you, the association, […]
read more »Why Restaurants Need Employment Practices Liability Coverage
You’ve read about lawsuits on social media, watched the news, and furrowed your eyebrow thinking, “That stinks, but I have a great group of staff. What that guy is going through won’t happen to me.” Wishful thinking; your most-trusted server retires and now you must hire a new face. While he looked great on paper, […]
read more »Top 3 Biggest Construction Insurance Mistakes
As a contractor, you are juggling multiple projects with many moving pieces. Understandably, the nuisances of insuring your construction business can not only be confusing but an afterthought. So, this week, we sat down with John Quinn, our construction guru, to set the record straight on some construction insurance mistakes many general contractors make.
read more »Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Independent Auto Agent
Shopping around for auto insurance? If so, making contact with an independent auto agent can be a great resource in finding a comprehensive policy at an affordable price. Working with an independent agency means that they represent multiple companies and do not have a bias towards any particular carrier. They are a confidential informant and […]
read more »Do Condo Associations Need Workers’ Compensation?
It’s a situation that no association wants to be in. You hire a cable company to install new antennas when a worker slips and falls through the ceiling. The worker is taken to the hospital with a broken collarbone and cannot work for the next couple months. The association assumed the contractor had workers’ compensation […]
read more »Fire Sprinkler Systems for Restaurants
You’ve worked hard protecting your restaurant from alcohol and cyber security liabilities. But what about your sprinkler systems? Do you have them installed, and if you do, are they up to the codes set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)?
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