December 31, 2015
AgencyNew Grand Parkway segments delayed until first quarter 2016
Weather challenges prevent tollway sections from opening in 2015 Zachry-Odebrecht Parkway Builders has announced Segments F-1, F-2 and G of the Grand Parkway has been delayed until the first quarter of 2016. Matt Stephens/Community Impact Newspaper Motorists in north Houston expecting to use the city’s third outer loop in 2015 on their daily commutes […]
May 23, 2016
AgencyThe Risk Involved with Workplace Injuries
Injured on the job? Well, you’re not alone. An American worker is injured every seven seconds, 12,900 workers per day and 4.7 million a year, according to the National Safety Council. With the workforce expanding by 160,000 in April and a new class of college graduates joining the hunt, that figure could climb. It’s particularly […]
September 15, 2017
AgencyNFIP and Private Flood Insurance Products
G & H Financial Insurance provides three flood insurance programs. These programs provide flood coverage protecting both residential or commercial buildings and contents. Product Options Commercial Primary Private Flood Program | All policies are individually rated based on property’s location elevation, flood zone, number of stories, construction type, foundation type, and loss history National Flood […]
November 22, 2017
Agency10 common claims from craft breweries
By Caterina Pontoriero via PropertyCasualty360.com (Photo: iStock) Craft brewery risks are as unique as the beers these establishments brew. Here are some common claims for breweries. Between owning a brewery and insuring nearly 100 of them, Lebanon, Pennsylvania-based CraftBreweryInsurance.com has seen plenty of interesting claims on both the Commercial and Workers’ Compensation sides of […]
November 29, 2017
AgencySustainable benchmarking tools for breweries to improve their operations
Provided by the Brewers Association Sustainability Environmental stewardship is a top priority for both craft brewers and craft beer enthusiasts. Maintaining a healthy balance between stewardship, social enrichment, and economic vitality is important to the future success of craft brewing. Through the benchmarking work and sustainability manuals, the BA and the Sustainability Subcommittee encourages conscientious […]
December 18, 2017
AgencyDoes Business Insurance Cover Copyright Infringement?
Every business has the right to protect their copyrights and trademarks. Sometimes, mistakes happen. If your company is facing a claim of infringement, you must take action. Let your business insurance agent know. In some cases, your liability insurance will help to cover the losses associated with these claims. There is more your coverage can […]
December 20, 2017
AgencyTop 10 Things Start-up Breweries Want to Know
By Graham Rausch If I had to identify one thing that all breweries and brewpubs have in common, it’s the need for information during the start-up period. Of course, there’s no substitute for experience, and every business will encounter unique circumstances. However, I see a familiar pattern of questions and comments while connecting with our […]
January 9, 2018
AgencyTexas Brewery Barrel Cap Laws
Manufacturing License Summary Provided by the Brewers Association There are two (2) ale or malt liquor (containing more than 4% ABW) manufacturing licenses: (1) Brewer’s Permit and (2) Brewpub License. There are two (2) ale or malt liquor (containing more than 4% ABW) manufacturing licenses: (1) Brewer’s Permit and (2) Brewpub License. A Brewpub License cannot […]
January 10, 2018
AgencyIs Your Brewery Prepared for an OSHA Inspection?
Best Management Practice for Surviving an OSHA Inspection Provided by the Brewers Association The purpose of this document is to provide a helpful, consistent guideline for Brewers Association (BA) brewery members to use when developing safety programs and policies for their breweries that comply with OSHA standards. The recommendations herein are based on the experiences […]
January 16, 2018
AgencyGood Manufacturing Practices for Craft Brewers
What are GMPs? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) are the set of standards used to determine if a manufacturer is maintaining practices set by federal, state and county regulations. GMPs include industry recommendations. These easy to understand and execute standards allow companies to operate in confidence that their facility is acting in good faith to satisfy […]