The U.S. construction industry has been overwhelmed since late summer with exorbitant price increases. Total reconstruction costs, including materials and retail labor, surged 9.2 percent from October 2019 to October 2020. A 5 percent increase in total costs occurred in the third quarter of 2020 alone. The key factors driving these increases include multi-month manufacturing […]
Most local businesses are suffering right now, while others have been forced to temporarily shut down. Government financial relief can only take you so far. Ultimately, the onus is on all of us – the local communities and customers, to support local businesses. Here are nine ways to do that: Purchase gift cards or certificates […]
There have been recent Executive Orders and Insurance Regulation Amendments in the state of New York, as a result of the COVID-19 situation: Insurers operating in the State of New York may not impose fees of late payment of premiums caused by COVID-19 disruption and must accept a policyholder’s written attestation as proof of financial hardship. […]
In light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, your independent agents at Seely & Durland understand the concern and uncertainty you are experiencing around the evolving situation, and we are committed to being flexible and responsive to our clients’ needs. We continue to receive calls and emails almost every day regarding the insurance implications of the […]