Social media and other websites offer a chance to get the word out about your business, take part in conversations about the industry and get feedback from your customers. It's a great opportunity, whether you're just venturing online for the first time or wanting to spruce up your existing online presence. When it comes to [...]
The right insurance coverage helps protect you from the unexpected, but sometimes it's hard to know which coverage you really need. Some insurance is a must, while other types of coverage may not apply to your business or the risks you face. Not all home energy raters operate out of a physical business location or [...]
Incidents and claims happen, often when you least expect them. While you can't always prevent a liability claim, you can control how you respond to one. The importance of timely claims reporting can't be understated. The longer you wait to report a claim, the more difficult, costly and stressful it may be to resolve. Early [...]
Many clients put a lot of thought into who to hire as their home energy rater, and with good reason. Clients are looking for a rater who is knowledgeable, thorough and fits their budget, as well as someone who communicates well, so that they can make the best decision after receiving their report. Yet clients [...]
As a home energy rater, you know that things don't always go according to plan and sometimes the results can be costly. While most claims against home energy raters concern professional liability for the inspection itself, other claims do occur. General liability claims home energy raters face are less common, but still occur. It's important [...]
As a home energy rater, you know that things don't always go according to plan. Success in home energy rating always involves some amount of risk, but by building a risk management program, your business can manage those risks to better protect your employees from harm and shield your business from associated costs. Fundamentals of [...]