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Navigating the 2026 Wildfire Season: What Agents Need to Know
Unfortunately, wildfire season isn’t waiting for summer this year. By the end of May, U.S. wildfires had already burned nearly double the 10-year average acreage. With conditions this active even before peak season arrives, now is the time for agents to raise wildfire liability with clients, because as the season progresses, the conversation will get even harder to have. The 2026 Wildfire Season Outlook The National Interagency Fire Center released its national fire...
The Gift of Protection: Specialty Collectibles Insurance
The holiday season is a time for gratitude, celebration, and giving. For insurance agents, it’s also the perfect time to connect with clients — not just to thank them for their loyalty but to provide something even more valuable: peace of mind. Though not all of your customers are likely to be avid collectors, chances are you have some...
Travel Risk Assessments: Proactive Protection for Employees on the Move
From medical emergencies and accidental injuries to stolen documents and missing luggage, business travelers sometimes find unexpected items on their itineraries. With both business travel and potential risks on the rise, travel risk assessments are an important part of protecting employees on the road. Combined with business travel accident...
On the Road Again: Top Business Travel Trends and Risks
While leisure travel has seen a swift rebound over the past few years, corporate travel has taken a more cautious approach. Health concerns, cost controls, and a shift to virtual meetings initially slowed the return to pre-pandemic levels of business travel. But work-related travel is expected to reach or even exceed 2019 spending levels by the...
Covering the Bases: Protecting Club Sports with Participant Accident Insurance
Remember the thrill of stepping onto the field as a kid? Whether it was the crunch of cleats on grass or the squeak of sneakers on a gym floor, youth sports taught you about teamwork, competition, and resilience. But with every game came risks — bumps, bruises, and, sometimes, more serious injuries. Today, club sports are bigger than ever, but...
Protecting Participants: The Importance of Comprehensive Accident Insurance
In the U.S., injury-related visits to emergency rooms have been steadily rising. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 35 million people visit the emergency room annually for injury-related incidents, and about 16.2 million of those visits result in hospital admissions. From recreational sports leagues...
Why Collectors Need More Than Homeowner’s Insurance: A Must-Read for Agents
Collectors are the experts when it comes to curating their valuable treasures. But when it comes to figuring out how to insure collectibles and protect the investment those items represent, agents are the best resource. From rare autographs to sports memorabilia to one-of-a-kind works of art, many private collections are insured under standard...
Top 5 Lawsuit Triggers for Allied Health Providers
In our increasingly litigious culture, the healthcare industry has become a popular target for lawsuits. What once may have been considered an innocent oversight or small grievance can now be leveraged into a lucrative payday. More than one in three physicians face a medical liability lawsuit at some point in their careers, but doctors aren’t...
Time for a Coverage Checkup? Five Common Gaps in Allied Health Insurance
Allied health professionals play a critical role in the overall landscape of healthcare and make up more than half of the current industry workforce. From medi spas and urgent care clinics to home health aides, adult day care, and mental health clinics, and more, allied health practitioners provide treatment and services to a large segment of the...
The Importance of Insurance for Allied Health Professionals
Allied health professionals comprise more than 60% of the healthcare workforce, accounting for over 7 million workers in just the U.S alone. From physical therapists to urgent care staff, these professionals meet the rising demand for healthcare services, especially as the population ages. With the allied health sector projected to grow by 13%...
Beyond Basics: Insurance for Adult Care Facilities
As the baby boomer generation continues to redefine what it means to age, the landscape of adult residential care is evolving in ways that might have seemed unimaginable just a few decades ago. Remember how the “Golden Girls” lived together in that iconic Miami home, balancing independence with the support of close friends? Today’s adult...
How Chip Gaines Spotlights the Need for Artisan Contractors Insurance
When you think of home renovation and the art of transforming a space, Chip Gaines, along with his wife Joanna, likely comes to mind. As one of the stars of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, Chip has helped introduce a broad audience to the skills, expertise, and professionalism of construction contractors. While he functions as a general contractor on the...
Rooting Out Risks: Shielding Clients from Landscaping’s Hidden Dangers
Landscaping is more than just enhancing outdoor spaces — it’s about creating environments where people can relax, play, and connect with nature. As the industry grows, so do the opportunities for landscapers to expand their services and build thriving businesses. However, growth comes with unique challenges that require careful planning and...
MiniCo Recognized as a 5-Star Program Administrator by Insurance Business America
MiniCo has been recognized for the fourth year in a row by Insurance Business America in its annual report highlighting the industry’s best in program administration. MiniCo Insurance Agency (MiniCo), a Jencap company, has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as a 5-Star Program Administrator as part of Insurance Business America’s...
Compounding Disasters Cause Compounding Premiums
A megatsunami, flood, volcanic eruption, and earthquake hit Earth in rapid succession, causing worldwide destruction. While this scenario is the fictional plot of the film 2012, today you would be forgiven for assuming that it’s a current headline. A recent report from the National Academies sheds light on the growing threat of compounding...
Coverage Alert: Miscellaneous Professional Liability Insurance
Businesses that provide professional services require liability coverage, and some professions have access to programs tailored specifically to their industry, such as architects, engineers, lawyers, and legal professionals, medical professionals, and contractors. For many other categories, the effective solution is miscellaneous professional...
The 411 on Architects and Engineers Professional Liability Insurance
In the intricate, high-stakes world of architecture and engineering, every blueprint drawn and calculation made carries immense responsibility. Professionals in these fields face unique risks that require specialized protection. Whether you’re catering to architects designing skyscrapers or engineers developing innovative infrastructure,...
Understanding Equine Liability Coverage: Protecting Horse-Related Operations
If your client roster includes commercial agribusiness, farm and ranch clients, or equine operations, you understand the unique risks involved in operating a business that involves horses. If you’re new to these risks, be assured that the equine world is full of opportunities for insurance agents — and comes with its own stable of risks. Read on...
Preservation Tips for Autographed Memorabilia
Preservation is a critical concern for collectors of autographed memorabilia. The longevity of these valuable items depends not just on the quality of the signature but also on how well the items are cared for over time. In a recent article published by Intelligent Collector, James Appleton, MiniCo’s Director of Program Sales, discusses key...
The Growing Challenge of Insuring Agribusiness Risks
From geographic challenges to the ever-present threat of catastrophic weather, agribusinesses today face an increasingly tough landscape when securing property coverage. If you’re seeking solutions for clients in the agribusiness sector, you don’t have to go it alone. Partnering with an experienced program administrator with specialized...
Extreme Weather: When Farmers Need More Than a Raincoat
If you’re working with clients in the farming industry who are struggling with extreme weather challenges, empathy and information go a long way. Farming has always been a delicate dance with the outdoors, but Mother Nature has recently added unpredictable twists. These weather disruptions not only throw planting schedules into disarray but also...
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