Communications
Stay in the Know
Our eyes and ears are always open. From insurance conferences and events to the latest news and market changes, we have you covered! Follow MJ Kelly for industry updates and view our educational blog posts below.
How to Avoid an Errors & Omissions Claim Amid COVID-19
Insurance agents across the country are being inundated with coverage questions as a result of the COVID-19 virus. As the governing authorities tighten restrictions on large gatherings, questions are rolling in about special events coverage. As restaurant businesses...
Technology & Construction: Trends for 2020
The construction industry is growing steadily, and construction contractors predict continued growth in all 13 of the major construction project categories, according to The Associated General Contractors of America. Fueling this ongoing sector expansion is...
Why It’s Essential for Your Clients to Have Cyber Liability Insurance
The need for Cyber Liability coverage isn’t limited to Fortune 500 and Global 2000 enterprises. Losses from data breaches and other cyber events impact businesses of all sizes across all industries, so it’s important to educate your clients on the ways Cyber Liability...
What Is Garage Liability Insurance?
Does your client’s business handle customers’ vehicles – e.g., repair shops, auto dealerships, service stations, etc.? Garage Liability insurance is a combination of General Liability and Auto Liability. It protects against potential liabilities for businesses...
Coinsurance: Protecting Your Clients (and Yourself)
The coinsurance section of a policy gives an insurance company the right to penalize a policyholder by reducing the amount of a claim payment in the event the amount of insurance purchased is inadequate. In most policies, the standard amount of...
J Stevenson Hired as MJ Kelly Branch Manager
LITTLE ROCK, AR (December 2, 2019) – MJ Kelly, a national commercial insurance brokerage headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has hired Julia Stevenson as Branch Manager of its Little Rock office. Stevenson joins MJ Kelly with extensive experience in the...
Are Punitive Damages Punitive?
Punitive Damages (also called exemplary damages) are awarded to: Right a wrong that’s been committed against a victimPunish the offender for a particularly heinous act and / orDeter others from engaging in similar conduct in the future The issue of whether to insure...
Commercial Insurance Rates are Increasing
Most commercial insureds in the U.S. are seeing noticeable premium increases on their policies. Hold on tight – you likely won’t see much let-up in insurers’ drive for increased rates well into next year and possibly beyond. We are experiencing the biggest...
Talk Data To Me
Data breaches are perceived as one of the leading risks to businesses today. In the United States, the average cost of cybercrime was reported to be $27.37 million last year, according to Statista. And it’s not just large organizations being cyber-violated; 55% of...
Property Owners: Why You Need Lessor’s Risk Insurance
If you’re a property owner that leases space to office, retail or service-based tenants, lessor’s risk insurance (also known as building owner’s insurance), is essential. Lessor’s Risk protects your business and personal assets from issues if a tenant (or...
Ten Tips to Properly Cover Architects
Architects and engineers are highly specialized and technical professionals. The decisions they make on form and function build and shape the world around us. Their design decisions permeate a project; affecting cost, efficiency and even public safety. With such...
LinkedIn: What’s In It For You?
Ubiquitous internet has dramatically changed the customer journey as we know it. With Americans spending upwards of 120 hours per month browsing on smartphones and computers, we can’t ignore how this increasing trend is changing the way people do business. Did you...
Want to learn about our open positions?