When insurance agents consider expanding their book, it’s not uncommon for them to focus on familiar markets, like construction, healthcare, and retail. But one of the fastest-growing and most resilient sectors of commercial real estate is often overlooked: self-storage. Think about it. It’s a sector woven into everyday life. Families use...
Annual insurance reviews are more important than ever for self-storage operators. With turbulence in the property insurance market and new exposures emerging, agents need to ask the right questions to uncover risks, negotiate favorable terms with underwriters, and fully protect their clients’ operations. Why Are Annual Insurance Reviews Critical...
In a recent blog, we looked at how self-storage insurance evolved from basic brochures into a multibillion-dollar industry. That growth opened the door for something new: tenant protection plans. While traditional tenant insurance programs are still a popular option, protection plans are now rapidly becoming the hottest topic in the self-storage...
Think back to when self-storage was just a collection of metal buildings on the edge of town with units people could rent to stash the stuff that didn’t fit in their garages. No frills. No climate control. And certainly no high-tech security. Fast-forward to today, and the global self-storage industry is on track to surpass $83 billion by 2030....
When it comes to workplace safety, most business owners know the basics: follow OSHA rules, keep the first-aid kit stocked, post the right signage. But the real cost of workplace incidents runs deeper than fines or medical bills. Lost productivity, higher insurance premiums, and reputational damage can ripple across your operations. The good...
We’ve all seen the clip. Maybe it’s in a viral video, a sitcom rerun, or caught live at the grocery store. A worker rushes to clean up a spill, only to wipe out mid-stride and send a display of canned beans flying. It’s played for laughs, complete with dramatic flailing and a perfectly timed crash. But offscreen, the consequences aren’t always so...
A wobbly step. A heavy toolbelt. A quick reach just a little too far. It doesn’t take much for a ladder workplace accident to happen. And when it does, the costs can be staggering. Falls from height account for $17.1 billion in workplace injury costs each year. Ladders alone rank #4 on OSHA’s Top 10 most-cited violations, and falls remain one of...
MiniCo has been recognized by Insurance Business America in its annual report highlighting the industry’s best in program administration for the fifth consecutive year. MiniCo Insurance Agency (MiniCo), a Jencap company, has been recognized as a 5-Star Program Administrator for the fifth consecutive year as part of Insurance Business America’s...
It started with a cracked birdbath. A landscaper on a routine job, a distracted crewmember, a stone kicked up by a blower, and suddenly, a decorative fountain was in pieces and the client was demanding compensation. If you're insuring landscaping companies, you've probably heard stories like this. Maybe your client called in a panic after a...
California has never been an easy place to operate a landscaping business. But for your clients in the Golden State, 2025 may be the most complex year yet. A string of devastating wildfires has left more than 12,000 structures destroyed and over 100,000 people displaced in Southern California alone. Even if that were the only consideration,...
There’s something undeniably satisfying about transforming a patch of earth into a polished landscape: edging crisp lines, shaping vibrant foliage, laying down the final strip of sod. But while your landscaping clients see a beautiful finished product, what they don’t see are the risks lurking just beneath the surface. In an industry built on...
For the fourteenth consecutive year, MiniCo has claimed the top spot in self-storage commercial insurance. Phoenix, AZ - July 1, 2025 - MiniCo Insurance Agency (MiniCo), a Jencap company, has been selected by readers of Inside Self-Storage magazine as a Best of Business winner in the category of best commercial insurance for the fourteenth...
Pickleball has gone from a casual pastime to a full-blown phenomenon. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, player numbers have exploded from 3.5 million in 2019 to an estimated 22 million in 2025. It’s fast, fun, and draws players across every age group, but its rapid rise also fuels an unexpected trend: a sharp increase in...
As youth sports camps, fitness clinics, club sports, and community events grow in popularity, they’re offering more opportunities than ever for people to stay active, build skills, and connect. But with increased participation comes increased risk, especially when it comes to physical injuries. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, around 30...
Once upon a time, educators only had to worry about reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic. Today, a new set of priorities is demanding their attention: liability, lawsuits, and litigation. When students are injured at school, parents want answers, medical bills pile up quickly, and even minor accidents can lead to major claims. For K–12 schools...
Nonprofits face a unique balancing act: Operating with the heart of a charity and the liability of a business. From volunteer mishaps to cybercrime, nonprofit organizations are exposed to a wide range of risks, and often on a shoestring budget. That’s why having the right nonprofit insurance coverage is not just advisable, but essential. A...
Social inflation has become a powerful force reshaping the nonprofit and social services landscape. Defined as the rise in claim costs beyond general economic inflation, social inflation is driven by factors like larger jury awards (such as so-called “nuclear verdicts”), broader interpretations of liability, and an increasingly litigious society....
Nonprofit organizations wear many hats, and sometimes one of those includes “chauffeur.” From transporting volunteers to a conference or staff to an outreach event, vans offer a convenient, budget-friendly way to move people from point A to point B. But they also come with serious safety considerations, and overlooking them could expose...
Jewelry may symbolize love and legacy, but for thieves, it represents opportunity. According to a recent article, claims for high-end jewelry theft have surged by a staggering 43%, with opportunists growing bolder and more strategic in their attempts to snatch luxury watches, diamond rings, and bespoke heirlooms. These aren’t isolated incidents...
From Taylor Swift’s rumored engagement ring to Hailey Bieber’s viral oval-diamond trend, celebrity engagement rings often make headlines. But while social media obsesses over carats and cuts, one important question often gets overlooked — what kind of protection does wedding jewelry require? The reality is, even the most stunning ring isn’t...
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