Many clients put a lot of thought into who to hire as their home inspector, and with good reason —buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions clients make in life. Clients are looking for an inspector who is knowledgeable, thorough and fits their budget, as well as someone who communicates [...]

Most trips to and from a home inspection appointment are pleasantly uneventful. Yet every year, about 5 million vehicle trips will result in an accident. As a Pillar To Post franchisee, it's important you know what to do after an auto accident and how you can protect yourself and your business before you get behind [...]

Growing your Pillar To Post franchise is a big achievement, but with it comes new challenges. As employees are hired, new locations of operation open or business categories change, it's important to ensure your business stays compliant and manages the new risks, especially regarding workers’ compensation coverage. It can be difficult to manage this coverage [...]

Whether you're planning for retirement, selling your business or transitioning into a new career, there may come a day when you need to exit your Pillar To Post home inspection franchise. Tail coverage can help you protect yourself and what you've built, by helping manage the risk of any claims popping up after you've left [...]

Running your Pillar To Post franchise requires employees to drive from inspection to inspection. As a franchisee, consider implementing policies and guidelines surrounding vehicle use. By minimizing auto liability risks, you can reduce the number of auto-related insurance claims filed against your business. Company Driver Guidelines As a franchise owner, you should have a clear [...]

Despite how successful your risk management program is, your employees can still be injured. Whether they slip down a flight of stairs and sprain their wrist or are rear-ended on the way to an inspection, it is important to have a Workers’ Compensation insurance policy in place to protect your employees and company. Workers’ Compensation [...]

Incidents and claims happen. Handling them properly and reporting them quickly protects your business and saves money. If you are experiencing a professional liability incident, you should report it to your insurance carrier as soon as you are aware of an incident. Don’t ignore or conceal the claim. While you may hope it just goes [...]