Category Archives: Finance Guide

Codes and Standards Governing Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Operations

This is the continuation of our fire investigation series. It will help investigators understand how commercial kitchen ventilation works, also known as restaurant grease fires. This article will cover the foundations of the codes and standards that regulate commercial kitchen ventilation and appliances. Federal, State/Provincial, Municipal and Municipal building codes as well supporting standards regulate […]

Captive Insurance Company – Reduce Taxes and Build Wealth

Captive insurance companies are a great option for business owners who pay taxes in the United States. In many ways, a captive insurance company (CIC), is the same as any other insurance company. Because it provides insurance to one or several related businesses, it is called “captive”. Captive insurance is where premiums paid by businesses […]

AM Best Ratings: What Do They Mean and How Do I Evaluate Them?

We are getting a lot more questions regarding carrier stability and how performance is being monitored outside regulatory agencies, given the current turmoil in the financial market. AM Best Company was established in 1899. It is the oldest and best-known rating agency for the insurance sector. AM Best is a key indicator of financial strength […]

Auto insurance for high-risk drivers in Missouri

Imparied driving caused by drugs, prescription medication or alcohol is up 49% over the last ten year and the reason for 20% of traffic fatalities Missouri. Driving under the influence (DUI) is a high-risk behavior that can lead to fatalities and serious accidents. Reckless driving and speeding are considered dangerous, risky behavior. Your premiums may rise if your insurance company […]

So Why Use a Business Insurance Broker, When You Can Go Direct?

Many large insurance companies have recently been advertising that they are cheaper when prospective customers purchase directly from them. Many thrifty buyers of insurance may feel tempted by news reports that the Bank of England will have to borrow its own money to bail out the British economy to prevent a second recession. RiskHeads conducted […]

Auto insurance for high-risk drivers in Alabama

High-risk drivers include those with a history of speeding tickets and at-fault accidents. High-risk drivers can also include teenage drivers or people who have been convicted of DUI. These factors can also apply to one driver. Insurance providers are often cautious about drivers who see the high-risk automobile insurance Alabama has to offer. Statistics show that high-risk drivers are […]