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Why is it so Difficult to Find Good Classic Car Insurance?

Why is it so Difficult to Find Good Classic Car Insurance?

First, what is classic car insurance? Well, classic car insurance isn’t like the “normal” car insurance most people have on their vehicles. This type of insurance is specified to help and protect special vehicles in the “antique” or “classic” car category. There are different definitions on what is considered a classic or antique car, but …

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3 Things You Didn’t Know Insurance Brokers Can Do For You

3 Things You Didn’t Know Insurance Brokers Can Do For You

We admit it: The world of insurance can be a jungle. Policies can get complicated, with numerous insurance providers with seemingly similar policies, and tons of paperwork. It can be daunting and we don’t blame people for feeling confused or even lost. That’s why we have made it our mission to provide clients with clarity …

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Risk Analysis - Is Your Business Prepared for the Unexpected?

Risk Analysis – Is Your Business Prepared for the Unexpected?

As individuals and business owners, we often ignore the importance of carrying the proper protection against risks in this world. We all laugh and joke around that it could never happen to us. However, if I’ve learned anything through the course of my career, and even the past few months, it’s that the unexpected can …

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Ethical Insurance Advice & When Advisors Just Have to Say No to Easy Money

Ethical Insurance Advice & When Advisors Just Have to Say No to Easy Money

When it comes to advising our clients on life insurance policies, we do it a little differently than other brokers. This isn’t some sort of hollow promise, but we just looked back on several life insurance transactions, and it is a well-documented, distinctive approach at Petra Insurance Brokers.  Recently, one of our long-standing clients came …

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The Importance of Financial Planning for Yourself and Your Business

The Importance of Financial Planning for Yourself and Your Business

As an insurance broker and advisor, we work with businesses and individuals every day. However, in our industry, we often engage with companies and people on their worst days. The COVID-19 pandemic has placed tremendous pressure on businesses around the world – especially small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs). Given these uncertain times, now more than …

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Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Employees Who Work from Home?

Does Workers’ Compensation Cover Employees Who Work from Home?

Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Workers’ Comp) is a fairly standard form of insurance and a common practice for all organizations that have employees. It is straightforward: Employees injured at the workplace will receive medical benefits in exchange for not suing their employer. Employees get medical coverage and employers are protected from lawsuits and exorbitant damages. Workers’ …

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Entertaining Movies and TV Shows Featuring Insurance Themes

Entertaining Movies and TV Shows Featuring Insurance Themes

Insurance acts as a great and powerful force behind the screen, protecting against the loss of life and limb; the intellectual property of directors and writers; the potential liability of location shoots; and the substantial investment of the producers. However, from the other side of the screen, viewers are also entertained by interesting, exciting, and …

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The Role of Our Industry During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Role of Our Industry During the Coronavirus Pandemic

The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted life around the world, and it is taking a serious toll on businesses too. Global stock markets are down, travel restrictions were imposed hurting industries across the board, and millions of people are either in quarantine, unable to work or have had to change the way they live.  While these …

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