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Insurance Agents Get Tips on Using Social Media for Self-Storage Prospecting

On Feb. 25, MiniCo Insurance will present a free webinar for independent insurance agents who want to leverage social networking to identify and prospect for self-storage owners. ...More
January 28, 2010
Posted in News
The Risks of Sale and Disposal: Words of Caution and Guidance for Self-Storage Operators

Selling or disposing of the stored belongings of a delinquent tenant is one of those responsibilities no self-storage owner enjoys. It’s also an action fraught with potential liability if you fail to do it according to the law. ...More
January 21, 2010 Michael Rice
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Filing a Successful Insurance Claim: Guidance for Self-Storage Operators

There are three critical elements in any insurance-claim process. The first is preparation—the foundation. The second is documentation, followed by cooperation. Let’s look at how this applies to the insurance for your self-storage facility. ...More
January 17, 2010 Scott Lancaster
Posted in Articles
An Operator's Guide for Dealing With Self-Storage Fire: Prevent, Plan, Protect

A self-storage fire is the leading cause of extensive property damage in this business. Proactive prevention can reduce the risk of a self-storage fire, andbeing prepared can limit damage and save lives. ...More
December 10, 2009 Linnea Appleby
Posted in Articles, Management, Marketing
Winners Announced for 2009 Self-Storage Facility of the Year Awards

MiniCo Publishing announced the winners of its 2009 Self-Storage Facility of the Year Awards. Winners were named in six unique categories. ...More
November 30, 2009
Posted in News
Self-Storage Insurance Program

All Risks introduced a new insurance program designed specifically for the self-storage industry, including boat/RV storage and mobile storage. The company will offer customer-goods legal liability, and sale and disposal liability, along with property insurance, including ...More
September 3, 2009
Posted in News
Risk-Proofing Your Boat/RV-Storage Operation: Insurance and More

Before adding boat and RV storage to an existing or new facility, self-storage operators should determine their insurance exposures and other risks. ...More
August 12, 2009 Jenny Bortman
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Self-Storage Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Accidents can happen even in the safest and cleanest work environments. Workers’ compensation insurance protects employers against lawsuits resulting from work-related accidents, providing medical care and compensation for lost income to employee(s). This important coverage ...More
July 10, 2009 Randy Tipton
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Survey: Employees Paying Higher Insurance Deductibles

American employees are paying higher deductibles and other out-of-pocket health care expenses, according to a recent survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers. ...More
June 2, 2009
Posted in News
Self-Storage Insurance in Canada: Understanding the Hard and Soft Market Cycle

The self-storage insurance industry historically experiences what is referred to as the “hard and soft” market cycle. This article will help you understand the influences of this cycle and how it relates to your self-storage insurance costs. ...More
May 8, 2009 Toby Struewing
Posted in Articles

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