Commercial Insurance
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At G2, we believe in focusing on the things we're most passionate about. Our experts will guide you through the process of developing and maintaining a high-quality insurance program to protect your company or organization. At the same time, our team is dedicated to working with you to make the world a better place. Together, we will find ways to steward our resources for the good of our organizations and our collective community.
Lauren Erickson, Nonprofit Practice Leader for G2 Insurance Services™, has been named a Power Broker® for 2023 by Risk & Insurance magazine. Erickson was awarded Power Broker status in 2020 as well. Each time, she was one of only six recognized nationally in the nonprofit category. “We’re extremely proud of Lauren’s accomplishment,” said Russell Brown, Chief Revenue Officer. “Her passion for client service, problem-solving attitude, and entrepreneurial thinking are hallmarks of the culture at G2, and Relation as a whole.” […]
Whether your organization is considering becoming a fiscal sponsor or a sponsee, a number of benefits and risks should be considered before entering into an agreement. In this educational webinar, co-hosts G2, BPM, Davis Wright Tremaine and Community Initiatives discuss: Whether or not a sponsorship structure is right for your organization The relationship and lifecycle of a fiscally sponsored project How to define a successful relationship from inception through the exit stage The legal and fiscal responsibilities of sponsors from […]
Financial fraud has risen under the pandemic, even for nonprofit organizations. Fraudsters take advantage of work from home situations to gain access to bank accounts, email addresses and employee information. This comprehensive webinar discusses what must be done to protect organizations in this current climate.
In this educational webinar, co-hosts G2 and BakerHostetler discussed Directors & Officers (D&O) insurance for nonprofit organizations and why it is critical to know what type of coverage you need to consider.
2021 saw significant changes in cyber insurance, and 2022 is continuing that trend. Insurance companies are asking increasingly complex questions before agreeing to insure clients, premiums and deductibles are going up, and amount-of-coverage may go down. The organizations that are prepared for what’s coming will yield the best results.
In a recent article in Vanguard Magazine, G2 acknowledged the important work of our good friend, Michael Costanzo, General Counsel and Director of Security at California Academy of Sciences. G2 supports environmental sustainability and is proud to be associated with this incredible organization. “I strive to understand what our scientists are doing, what their objectives are and what’s important about the research. From there, I do risk assessment and then identify what tools are available to manage the risk.” Michael […]
In a recent article in Vanguard Magazine, G2 acknowledged the meaningful work of our good friend, Nicole Greenidge-Hoskins, Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Human Rights Campaign. G2 supports diversity, equity and inclusivity for all and is proud to be associated with this incredible organization.
Protecting your organization’s data is becoming more complex every year. The number of threats, options for risk mitigation, and cost of insurance are all rising exponentially. Here’s how to lower your cost and gain more control.
Serving on a nonprofit or for-profit board can be rewarding in many ways. Offering your unique expertise and perspective as a guide toward growth and sustainability is highly valued by organizations and companies of all sizes. In all the excitement around joining a new board, many people don’t stop to consider the risks of the role.
Amalgamated Bank and G2 teamed up for a webinar titled “Insurance 101 for Nonprofits” aimed at demystifying insurance concepts, purpose and terminology for nonprofit organizations. Maura Keaney, VP of Commercial Banking at Amalgamated Bank, hosted the session. The presenters included: Lauren Erickson, VP, Nonprofit Practice, G2 Mark Battat, VP, Personal Risk Management, G2 Cynthia Jenkins, VP, Family Office Executive, G2 This webinar provided guidance and practical takeaways, including how to better: Understand insurance vs. risk management Identify what a modern, […]
On May 17, 2021, G2 formally announced the acquisition of Schroeder Group. The news release is below:
In addition to SB 1159, which requires employers to report employee Covid-19 cases to their workers compensation claims administrator, another bill, Assembly Bill (AB) 685, went into effect January 1, 2021.
With all the challenges of this past year, we remain proud of our Associates and business partners, thankful for our clients and community, and humbled by all those who supported our team through difficult times. Now, we look forward to a new year as we work confidently to protect all who are dear to us. Click below to read the full letter from our Co-CEOs:
Despite a myriad of new risks emerging this past year, slips, trips and falls remain the number one source of claims.
On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1159 into law. In addition to codifying the Governor’s Executive Order N-62-20, which established a time-limited rebuttable presumption for workers who are diagnosed with COVID-19, the bill extends the presumption to January 1, 2023 and maintains the narrow time period during which an employer can rebut the presumption.
SuiteLife Underwriting Managers recently published its Q2 2020 Program Executive Report summarizing loss prevention and claims trends for the hospitality industry.
The cost of Umbrella coverage is increasing, but here is why you should buy more now. Hotels and resorts are inherently full of risk, even in the best of times. With the addition of the ever-evolving COVID-19, the risks are exponentially more complicated and difficult to mitigate.
An estimated 25-30 percent of Americans have been working remotely for more than four months. Survey findings from insurance carrier, Chubb, address key issues of productivity, work/life balance, emotional and physical well-being, anxiety and perceptions about risk.
On June 15, 2020, California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara approved a special regulatory filing in response to the impact of COVID-19 on California employers and workers. As a result, the following changes may apply to you:
G2 monitors important events affecting our clients. As states and local governments begin the process of allowing businesses to reopen, a number of new risks need to be managed to maintain successful operations.
Our partnership with nonprofit organizations highlights the importance of risk mitigation outside of purchasing insurance. In fact, the risks nonprofits face are, in many cases, unique and potentially catastrophic to the very mission of the organization.
Many businesses use independent contractors in their operations on a daily basis. A new law which Governor Gavin Newsom signed on September 18, 2019 – Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) – looks to change that by codifying the ABC test handed down by the California Supreme Court in the recent case of Dynamex which distinguishes employees from independent contractors.
As businesses reopen and employees return to work, supporting mental health will be a key factor in a successful reintegration. Our friends at Travelers recently published an article and whitepaper that offers recommendations about how to truly care for your employees physical and emotional well-being.
As a Risk Management Consultant and Insurance Broker for nonprofits, it feels like every day brings a new set of guideline and declarations. Every organization is trying to pivot, get creative, stay in front of their audiences and donors, and figure out what the long game looks like. As I talk to my clients about their immediate and future needs as it pertains to insurance and risk management in the face of COVID-19, one question is constant:
G2 continues to expand its Personal Risk Management division by adding a Family Office & Wealth Advisory practice, led by industry expert, Shirley Gordon. Shirley partners primarily with wealth advisors, attorneys, and CPAs on personal risk management. She delivers in-depth discovery, custom insurance placement, and exceptional protection programs to successful individuals, families, and family offices.
Our team has been fielding inquiries from clients for the past few weeks related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Below are answers to some frequently asked questions that we hope will assist you in decision making and provide you with insights into your insurance coverage for this unprecedented event.
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law giving childhood victims of sexual abuse more time to decide whether to file lawsuits. Expanding the statue of limitations gives victims until age 40, or five years from discovery of the abuse, to file civil lawsuits.
Employers are attempting to abruptly navigate a multitude of new financial and logistical challenges associated with the health crisis while doing what they can to maintain their business. For those with limited or no prior experience with their employees working from home, there are a few important legal issues to be aware of to mitigate potential liability.
Employers are attempting to abruptly navigate a multitude of new financial and logistical challenges associated with the health crisis while doing what they can to maintain their business. For those with limited or no prior experience with their employees working from home, there are a few important legal issues to be aware of to mitigate potential liability.
On April 13, 2020, the Commissioner of the California Department of Insurance (DOI) ordered insurance companies to refund premiums to consumers and businesses affected by the COVID-19 emergency.
Employers are attempting to abruptly navigate a multitude of new financial and logistical challenges associated with the health crisis while doing what they can to maintain their business. For those with limited or no prior experience with their employees working from home, there are a few important legal issues to be aware of to mitigate potential liability.
After one of our nonprofit clients submitted a property claim based on significant water damage, the insurer denied the claim on the basis that the cause of loss was determined to be within the flood exclusion. The insurance company’s expert engineer produced a report supporting their denial.
Hillard Heintze, a firm that specializes in security risk and threat management, developed Recovery and Reopening Security Risk Guidelines to help businesses prepare to resume operations in the coming months.