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Take Control of Workers’ Compensation Experience Modification

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The cost of workers’ compensation can be a source of frustration for a business owner. We recommend that you consider turning this expense into an opportunity. While work comp is often the most expensive property and casualty insurance premium for businesses, it is also an expense upon which you have control. What drives the cost or workers compensation and how do you manage it? A key component in determining your premium is your Experience Modification…

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Lithium-Ion Battery Fires: Practical Prevention Tips for Homeowners and Businesses

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Lithium-ion batteries power nearly everything we use today—smartphones, e-bikes, power tools, laptops, and even critical home appliances. While they’re efficient and convenient, the rapid rise in battery-related fires poses a growing risk to homes and commercial properties. At Dominion Risk Advisors, we focus on helping property and business owners understand emerging hazards before they turn into losses. Here’s what you need to know about lithium-ion battery fire risk and how to minimize it. Why Lithium-Ion…

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Why is a Career in Property & Casualty Insurance So Rewarding?

Why is a Career in Property & Casualty Insurance So Rewarding? 1024 691 Dominion Risk

Working with a property and casualty (P&C) insurance agency is rewarding. Our founder, Duke Baldridge, used to present annually to Virginia Tech finance majors about careers in the insurance industry. As he shared then, there is a job in the insurance business for any personality, skillset, or temperament. What makes the career so satisfying is the opportunity for growth and the chance to protect the most precious assets of families and businesses. Here are some…

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Everything You Need to Know About Surety Bonds

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Construction projects are complex. Ane tool that can be a lever for owners, lenders, and investors are contract bonds. They can also be used between any contractor and his lower tier subs. What is a surety bond? A surety bond is an agreement between three parties: The Principal – The contractor responsible for completing the project. The Obligee – The project owner or entity requiring the bond. The Surety – The company that guarantees the…

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construction business insurance

The Value of a Back-Up Contract Surety Program

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In the dynamic world of construction, having options may be a strategic advantage. That’s why we offer contractors a Back-Up Contract Surety Program. This is non-disruptive way to protect you against unforeseen changes in your broker and surety relationships, with your needs as a business, and with changes in the surety marketplace. A back-up surety program is a secondary bonding relationship that complements your primary surety arrangement. It does not replace your current agent, broker, or…

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Personal Cyber Coverage Explained

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Technology is pervasive and affords us access to information and services immediately. It also exposes each of us to the risk that a bad actor may steal our data or manipulate us into making critical errors. Cybercrime is exploding. The FBI received over 800,000 cybercrime reports in 2024, totaling $4.2 billion in overall expenses. This demonstrates that each of us must safeguard our families from cyber events. There are a number of ways for you…

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