Could Your Business Weather a Natural Disaster?
Posted: July 20, 2017
Be honest: Could your business survive for several weeks—or even months—if it were shut down? It’s not fun to imagine, but it’s a reality business owners in every part of the country face each year when a natural disaster strikes. Just last year, Hurricane Matthew left behind more than $10 billion in damage—and hundreds of businesses were among the casualties. Beyond the damage to a...
We Believe Your Business is our Business
Posted: March 17, 2017
We focus on what matters. It doesn’t matter if you’re a working the dinner rush at your restaurant or you’re up at 3 a.m. to open the doors to your convenience store. You know the value of hard work and what it means to the success of your small business. Grinnell Mutual understands that, too, which is why we protect your investment like it’s our own. Our...
'Password' is NOT a Password
Posted: January 19, 2017
Take the time to update your passwords. It's a worthwhile chance to keep you cyber security in check. While it’s easy to remember, 123456 is not an effective password. In SplashData’s fourth annual list of the most popular passwords of 2015, the top four were variations of the numerals one through nine. Number two on this list was “password.” Even if you are more creative...
Check Business Insurance Off Your List
Posted: January 6, 2017
Business insurance — check. Grinnell Mutual’s standard business insurance package covers property, general liability, crime, and inland marine. But are you covered for commercial auto, workers’ compensation, employment practices liability, cyber liability, and equipment coverage? Coverage gaps in your business insurance plan could cost you a small fortune in property or liability expenses. Contact a our agents at Pardridge Insurance (815-758-4447) to check these coverages...
Commercial Background Checks
Posted: November 30, 2016
Grinnell Mutual’s Commercial Program offers professional background screening services. Background checks help you ensure the quality and retention of your new hires, manage and minimize risk, and increase safety in your organization. IntelliCorp® Grinnell Mutual’s partnership with IntelliCorp provides our commercial customers with discounted rates on background checks and employment screening products to help policyholders mitigate risk and serve organizational needs. Hiring quality employees is...