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What Is a Business Owners Policy (BOP)? A Plain-English Guide for Central PA Small Businesses
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated November 9, 2026 Quick tip from Chris: Before year-end, check whether your business is paying for separate property and liability...
HVAC Contractor Insurance in Central PA: What Heating and Cooling Pros Need
Monday, November 9, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated November 9, 2026 Quick tip from Chris: Before the no-heat calls pile up, confirm that your general liability policy includes...
Business Holiday Parties and Liquor Liability in Pennsylvania: What Employers, Restaurants and Event Hosts Should Know
Friday, November 6, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated November 2, 2026 Quick tip from Chris: If you're hosting a company holiday party, the simplest way to manage the risk is to hold it...
Thanksgiving Cooking Fires and Your Homeowners Insurance: Keep the Turkey (and the Kitchen) Safe in Central PA
Thursday, November 5, 2026
By Doug Erwin, Founder and Director of Personal Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated November 2, 2026 Quick tip from Doug: Stay in the kitchen while anything is on the stovetop, keep a lid within reach for...
Cyber Liability Insurance for Small Businesses in Central PA: What It Covers and Why the Holidays Raise the Stakes
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated November 2, 2026 Quick tip from Chris: Before the holiday rush, turn on multi-factor authentication for your email, banking and...
Snow Plowing and Snow Removal Contractor Insurance in Central PA: What to Have in Place Before the First Storm
Monday, November 2, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated November 2, 2026 Quick tip from Chris: Before you sign this season's plowing contracts, ask your agent one question: does my general...
Beauty Salon and Barbershop Insurance in Central PA: What Owners Need to Protect Their Business
Thursday, October 29, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 26, 2026 Quick tip from Chris: Ask your agent whether your salon policy includes professional liability. General liability...
Does Car Insurance Cover Hitting a Deer in Pennsylvania? What Central PA Drivers Need to Know
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
By Doug Erwin, Founder and Director of Personal Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 26, 2026 Quick tip from Doug: Before deer season peaks, make sure every car on your policy has comprehensive coverage....
Fall Home Safety Checklist for Central PA: 14 Things to Do Before Winter
Monday, October 26, 2026
By Doug Erwin, Founder and Director of Personal Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick Tips: Before winter, disconnect and drain outdoor hoses, clean gutters and downspouts, check your roof...
Roofing Contractor Insurance in PA, MD & VA: What Carriers Look For (and How to Get a Better Policy)
Friday, October 23, 2026
By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick answer: Most roofing contractors need general liability, workers' compensation (once they have employees),...