There were 816,343 day cares operating in the US in 2017. They included both large child day care centers, which may include instruction or preschool learning, as well as businesses caring for two or more children in a private residence (in-home day care). Licensing requirements for these businesses vary from state-to-state and may require [...]
While in Virginia Beach for the PIA VA/DC Convention this year, we ate at a restaurant called The Atlantic on Pacific (it was on Pacific Avenue, see), and we enjoyed one of the BEST desserts ever; S'mores Chocolate Pot de Crème. Pot de Crème sounds fancy, but it is basically just a chocolate custard. [...]
The NC Reinsurance Facility (NCRF) reduced the surcharge for all new and renewal commercial auto and garage dealer policies last year. According to a circular letter released by the NCRF, the recoupment that was implemented Oct. 1, 2018, was confirmed to remain the same through September of 2020. FAQs: Q: Is there a change from [...]
JSA broadcast the IIAV 2019 Annual Convention on June 24th and 25th, 2019 from the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront in beautiful Virginia Beach, Virginia. Please enjoy these video highlights of the sessions and interviews.
This Father’s Day, we honor our dad’s,..those guys that inspire us, take care of us, and impart their wisdom upon us. As our gift to fatherhood, we created an 11-Point Gif Guy-d (Guide) of a few things our dads have taught us over the years, as illustrated by a few of our favorite movie dads. [...]
Don't Sweat Summertime Special Events Summer is for late nights, hot weather, a vacation state-of-mind, and a variety of Summer events – which combine to mean increased risks at these events. There are many insurance classifications available, and many of these special events may not fit neatly into one. That is where the expertise [...]
Summer is Vacation Bible School time and churches have special coverage needs that extend far beyond popsicle stick crafts. Many have field trips, overnight trips, group travel, and swimming risks that need to be addressed. Be sure to secure the coverage they need for the summer months. Get VBS coverage PDQ with our simple [...]
Summer is time for fun in the sun and getting active outdoors. Lakes, rivers, and oceans attract businesses that rent equipment to create fun summertime adventures. Outfit them with the GL coverage that is unique to their business needs. Equipment Types: Beach Umbrellas & Beach Chairs Surfboards Surfing Instruction Paddleboards Paddleboard Instruction Kayaks (<26ft in [...]
Mandy's Strawberry Chocolate Pie Our Communications & Content Coordinator, Mandy Marxen, is always trying to build a better pie, and this time of year when strawberries are so plentiful, she had to start there. Loving Strawberry pie but hating how the berries would make the crust a soggy mess, she enlisted the help another favorite [...]
