﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Categories</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><item><title>Higginbotham Teams Up with Program Insurance Group, Acquires EZ CERT</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/49/Higginbotham-Teams-Up-with-Program-Insurance-Group-Acquires-EZ-CERT</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 22:11:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Higginbotham, the largest independent insurance, financial and HR services firm headquartered in Texas and one of the top firms in the country, announced a new association with Program Insurance Group of Georgetown, Texas — also known as the home of EZ CERT, a nationally-deployed insurance certificate tracking service for franchisors and franchisees.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/49/Higginbotham-Teams-Up-with-Program-Insurance-Group-Acquires-EZ-CERT"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Program Insurance Group Transitions to Higginbotham</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/48/Program-Insurance-Group-Transitions-to-Higginbotham</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Program Insurance Group has partnered with Higginbotham to enhance our ability to provide comprehensive solutions and serve you with expanded resources, while maintaining the trusted relationships we value.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/48/Program-Insurance-Group-Transitions-to-Higginbotham"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Home Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>The Abiding Franchisor</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/46/The-Abiding-Franchisor</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:30:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Our agency owner, Doug Groves, has joined the ranks of published authors with his latest book, The Abiding Franchisor. This book shines a light on his experience in the franchise insurance niche and introduces his innovative Insurance Certificate Tracking program, EZ CERT.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/46/The-Abiding-Franchisor"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Enduring Long Sales Cycles Through Determination</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/45/Enduring-Long-Sales-Cycles-Through-Determination</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:28:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Doug speaks on the evolution of his business, the attitude needed to endure long sales cycles, and asking other business leaders about their business.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/45/Enduring-Long-Sales-Cycles-Through-Determination"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Is your commercial property insured correctly?</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/44/Is-your-commercial-property-insured-correctly</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2022 21:03:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2020/12/17/CoffeeTable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2020/12/17/CoffeeTable.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>The world of property ownership has changed dramatically in recent years. With interest rates increasing, the overall cost of building materials going up, and the market value of properties also on the rise, it is more important than ever to know what’s covered in your insurance policy and what you are actually paying for.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/44/Is-your-commercial-property-insured-correctly"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Preparing Your Franchise Business for Hurricane Season</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/43/Preparing-Your-Franchise-Business-for-Hurricane-Season</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:56:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2021/9/3/HurricaneSeason.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2021/9/3/HurricaneSeason.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>Program Insurance Group gives franchisees industry-specific advice on how they can be prepared for what seems to be ever-increasing in intensity hurricane seasons.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/43/Preparing-Your-Franchise-Business-for-Hurricane-Season"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Home and Senior Care Franchise Industry Report (2021)</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/41/Home-and-Senior-Care-Franchise-Industry-Report-2021</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 21:54:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>An overview of the Home and Senior Care Franchise Industry by Franchise Direct, with an insurance insight by our owner.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/41/Home-and-Senior-Care-Franchise-Industry-Report-2021"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>SmartCompliance integrates with EZ CERT Management to offer a comprehensive franchisee insurance solution </title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/40/SmartCompliance-integrates-with-EZ-CERT-Management-to-offer-a-comprehensive-franchisee-insurance-solution</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:05:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Any large-scale franchise business that wants to grow and prosper safely needs to rely on a secure insurance policy tracking system that protects all the involved parts. To avoid litigation risks, franchisees must have insurance coverage that monitors compliance status.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/40/SmartCompliance-integrates-with-EZ-CERT-Management-to-offer-a-comprehensive-franchisee-insurance-solution"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Insurance is Boring Until You Need It</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/39/Insurance-is-Boring-Until-You-Need-It</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:54:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Tips on how small business owners should evaluate their insurance needs and the biggest mistakes people make when it comes to insurance.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/39/Insurance-is-Boring-Until-You-Need-It"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>How to Best Avoid Restaurant Insurance Pitfalls</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/38/How-to-Best-Avoid-Restaurant-Insurance-Pitfalls</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:57:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2020/12/17/CoffeeTable.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2020/12/17/CoffeeTable.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>Every restaurant owner or franchisee must update insurance coverage, especially during this unprecedented time.   <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/38/How-to-Best-Avoid-Restaurant-Insurance-Pitfalls"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>The Secret of Getting the Right Insurance Coverage as a Franchise</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/37/The-Secret-of-Getting-the-Right-Insurance-Coverage-as-a-Franchise</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2020 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Follow the latest conversation on LinkedIn of Getting the Right Insurance Coverage as a Franchise  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/37/The-Secret-of-Getting-the-Right-Insurance-Coverage-as-a-Franchise"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>A &amp;quot;How To&amp;quot; for Franchises to Handle Property and Casualty Insurance Purchases Over the Next Couple of Quarters</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/36/A-HOW-TO-FOR-FRANCHISES-TO-HANDLE-PROPERTY-AND-CASUALTY-INSURANCE-PURCHASES-OVER-THE-NEXT-COUPLE-OF-QUARTERS</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 16:39:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Check out our featured article on the IFA Community Website and IFA Franchise Blog regarding Property and Casuality Insurance over the next couple of quarters following the results of Covid.  https://www.franchise.org/franchise-information/finance/a-how-to-for-franchises-to-handle-property-and-casualty-insurance https://community.franchise.org/article/member-news/how-franchises-handle-property-and-casualty-insurance-purchases-over-next ]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>5 Insurance Questions New Franchisees Should Know the Answer For</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/35/5-Insurance-Questions-New-Franchisees-Should-Know-the-Answer-For</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2020 16:19:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Often, aspiring business owners are told to secure insurance with the premise of planning for the worst and hoping for the best. But what does that mean exactly for a new franchise owner?  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/35/5-Insurance-Questions-New-Franchisees-Should-Know-the-Answer-For"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>COVID-19 &amp; The Insurance Industry! What are the Biggest Challenges?</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/34/COVID-19-The-Insurance-Industry-What-are-the-Biggest-Challenges</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 19:59:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Coronavirus is a massive challenge to humanity that is not only making things complicated for human sustenance but also the worldwide economy. The insurance industry is one industry that has been impacted the most by COVID-19 and let us know from some industry experts as to what all challenges they are facing presently.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/34/COVID-19-The-Insurance-Industry-What-are-the-Biggest-Challenges"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>The Importance of Insurance During a Franchise Crisis</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/33/The-Importance-of-Insurance-During-a-Franchise-Crisis</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:47:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2020/4/17/12c0a516610b668164a2d7fddb595cac1936.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2020/4/17/12c0a516610b668164a2d7fddb595cac1936.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>Break down of five different types of insurance that franchisees should be thinking about during the current COVID-19 crisis.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/33/The-Importance-of-Insurance-During-a-Franchise-Crisis"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Coronavirus -  Insurance Carrier Update</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/32/Coronavirus-Insurance-Carrier-Update</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Insurance Carrier update on potential payment assistance or payment deferrals for COVID-19.   <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/32/Coronavirus-Insurance-Carrier-Update"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>COVID-19: Claim-handling deadlines and premium payments in Texas</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/31/COVID-19-Claim-handling-deadlines-and-premium-payments-in-Texas</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:39:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Texas Department of Insurance Release regarding claim-handling deadlines and premium payments in Texas  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/31/COVID-19-Claim-handling-deadlines-and-premium-payments-in-Texas"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Items a Business Owner can consider during the Covid-19 period</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/30/Items-a-Business-Owner-can-consider-during-the-Covid-19-period</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:43:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>List of things a business owner can look at to reduce insurance premiums during a pandemic.   <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/30/Items-a-Business-Owner-can-consider-during-the-Covid-19-period"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Coronavirus Business Guidance</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/29/Coronavirus-Business-Guidance</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:36:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>Links to a couple of resources we have found for information regarding businesses and coronavirus.   <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/29/Coronavirus-Business-Guidance"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>UPDATE: Coronavirus and Business Income, Workers Compensation and CDC Guidance</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/28/Coronavirus-and-Business-Income-Losses</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:05:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>We are in communication with our carriers, staying informed of insurance industry discussions, and encouraging all businesses to proactively follow CDC guidelines and recommendations.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/28/Coronavirus-and-Business-Income-Losses"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>EPLI Coverage: What It Entails and Why You Need It</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/27/EPLI-Coverage-What-It-Entails-and-Why-You-Need-It</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<p>In the face of sweeping cultural change, businesses need look inward and take the necessary measures to protect themselves, both through the proper insurance coverage and organizational initiatives.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/27/EPLI-Coverage-What-It-Entails-and-Why-You-Need-It"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Active Shooter Coverage: What It Entails and Whether Brands Should Consider</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/25/Active-Shooter-Coverage-What-It-Entails-and-Whether-Brands-Should-Consider</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:51:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/10/24/ActiveShooter.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/10/24/ActiveShooter.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>When a brand isn’t determined to be legally liable for a mass shooting, its options under standard insurance are limited, potentially leaving them exposed.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/25/Active-Shooter-Coverage-What-It-Entails-and-Whether-Brands-Should-Consider"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Have Employees? You Better Have EPL Insurance</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/24/Have-Employees-You-Better-Have-EPL-Insurance</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2018 21:48:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/8/21/EPLIArticle.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/8/21/EPLIArticle.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>Companies without Employment Practices Liability Insurance can be decimated by claims of employee mistreatment.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/24/Have-Employees-You-Better-Have-EPL-Insurance"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>Insurance Insights</category><category>Business Insurance</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item><item><title>Kitchen Solvers Annual Convention</title><link>https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/18/Kitchen-Solvers-Annual-Convention</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2018 21:23:00 GMT</pubDate><description><![CDATA[<a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/6/7/KS-Conference.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.pigbcs.com/Portals/0/xBlog/uploads/2018/6/7/KS-Conference.jpg" style="border-style:none" /></a> <br /> <p>Kitchen Solvers is America’s premier kitchen remodeling franchise. The brand has 30 plus outlets throughout the United States and Canada and offer a diversity of services to their customers, maximizing their streams of revue for their franchises. By offering quality materials through their top-notch vendor programs, it is clear to see why they are leaders.  <a href="https://www.pigbcs.com/Insurance-Insights/ArticleID/18/Kitchen-Solvers-Annual-Convention"  target="_blank" title="Read more">Read more</a></p>]]></description><category>PIG News</category><category>Franchise Insurance</category></item></channel></rss>