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Layr Welcomes New CEO Mark Hara
Hara will lead the company’s next phase of growth, leveraging decades of experience spanning insurtech startups to major insurance carriers
Layr Adds Insurance Stakeholders to Create Customized Offerings-Ep. 6
Watch as our leadership team guides brokers through the changing economics and policyholder experience landscape to help them better understand the role…
Small Business Insurance Brokers and Self-Sufficient Clients - Ep. 5
Watch as our leadership team guides brokers through the changing economics and policyholder experience landscape to help them better understand the role…
Layr's Impact for Commercial Insurance Brokers - Ep. 4
Watch as our leadership team guides brokers through the changing economics and policyholder experience landscape to help them better understand the role…
Discover Layr’s Insurance Platform for Agents and Brokers - Ep. 3
Watch as our leadership team guides brokers through the changing economics and policyholder experience landscape to help them better understand the role…
4 Commercial Insurance Challenges Solved by Layr Insurtech - Ep. 2
Watch as our leadership team guides brokers through the changing economics and policyholder experience landscape to help them better understand the role…
Introduction to Layr Insurance Technologies for Insurance Brokers - Ep. 1
Watch as our leadership team guides brokers through the changing economics and policyholder experience landscape to help them better understand the role…
Layr raises $10M to democratize digital experiences for insurance brokers and agents
Using AI and ML, Layr helps agencies and brokerages supply the proper insurance to their commercial clients faster and cheaper than ever before
Layr Selected for Big I’s Agents Council for Technology
Layr joins Big I’s Agents Council for Technology to help independent agents digitally serve their small business customers.
Cyber Security for Insurance Agencies: 5 Ways to Protect Against Data Leaks
Understand the risks associated with data breaches and computer security, imperative information for brokerages wishing to protect their customers’ and employees’ information
Certificates of Insurance, Explained
Generating proof of insurance or a certificate of insurance is hassle-free from your Business Insurance Dashboard. Read on for an explanation of what a…
Team Layr: TJ in Customer Success
Before he joined Layr in late 2019, TJ worked on the traditional side of the insurance industry. His wealth of insurance knowledge and experience makes…
Cyber Liability Insurance and the California Consumer Privacy Act
In an age of technology, business, banking, shopping, and connecting is done digitally. As consumers use the online space in their day-to-day lives,…
Adding Endorsements to Your Small Business Insurance
Business Owner’s Policies (BOP) and General Liability insurance are great basic policies for covering your small business’s risks, but as your business…
4 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus Pandemic
More than 2,000,000 people have contracted COVID-19, the coronavirus disease, globally – and that number continues to grow. With so much uncertainty…
This is Your Company Culture on Coronavirus
Do you remember the late 80s PSA from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America (now the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids) that featured an egg and a frying…
Financial Relief and Resources for Small Businesses Coping with the Effects of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
The globe remains gripped by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. We continue to follow its effects on small businesses across the nation. Alongside you, we…
9 Tips to Protect Your Company from Cyber Threats Amid the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
We continue to follow updates about the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic and remain committed to sharing resources and support for small businesses…
Crisis Comm: Organizing Swiftly in the Midst of the Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic
We continue to follow the effect of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on small businesses across the nation. We know many of our customers and small…
Business Insurance and the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic
Layr is closely following the effect of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on small businesses across the nation. We know many of our customers and small…
6 Common Risks Small Businesses Face and What Insurance Protects Your Business
Risk. It’s not always the first thing that comes to mind when you think about your business. Yet, all businesses face risks. Some businesses face greater…
Do E-Commerce Companies Need Product Liability Insurance?
In today’s litigious society, e-commerce companies need foresight to see potential risks before they occur. One potential exposure for companies that sell…
What is a Wholesale Insurance Broker?
An insurance broker is an intermediary between the insured and the insurance companies, or carriers, providing the insurance. But what distinguishes a…
Is Business Insurance Tax-Deductible?
If you own a for-profit business, ordinary and necessary business expenses can be deducted from your taxes, including the cost of insurance. In this…
The Difference Between Admitted and Non-Admitted Business Insurance
If you’re at all familiar with the process of shopping for insurance for your business, it’s likely you’ve seen the terms “non-admitted” and “admitted”…
4 Common Business Risks Photographers Face
With the exponential growth of technology and new and improved cameras, lenses, and lighting, there is a limitless potential market for your professional…
What Kind of Insurance Do Small Businesses Need?
Small businesses are the foundation for future economic success; they bring forth the innovation that increases efficiency in our evolving world. However,…
3 Easy Ways to Increase Cyber Security for Your Small Business
Running a small business is tough. You have deadlines, payroll to meet, taxes to handle, customers with challenges, rent to pay and the list goes on. But…
Is the Insurance Industry Dying a Slow Death?
Insurance is one of the oldest industries in existence and accounts for roughly $1 of every $4 spent in the United States. Despite its dominance,…
The Difference Between Cyber Liability and Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance
Our customers frequently ask us What’s the difference between Cyber Liability and Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance? This article answers that…
Making Sense of Cyber Liability Insurance
If you own or operate a business, you are likely aware of the laundry list of digital risks and threats your business faces every day. Increasingly, it…
5 Things to Know If Someone Is Injured at Your Photography Studio
While some photographers are used to working on location or at venues, many operate a photography business out of a photography studio. Whether you…
The Pitfalls of Buying Cyber Liability Insurance From Companies That Only Sell Cyber Liability Insurance
Innovation in insurance is exploding. Like us, other insurtech startups are developing technologies to bring modern business efficiencies to the insurance…
Making Sense of Photography Equipment Rental Insurance
Photography is an equipment-intensive profession with the tools a photographer depends on easily adding up to tens of thousands of dollars in value. From…
3 Ways for Small Businesses to Free Up Cash Flow
Understandably, cash flow is king for any business and this rings especially true for small businesses. In fact, many small businesses only cash flow out…
What Insurance Do Subcontractors Need?
Subcontractors, or artisan contractors, are a profession that is held to extremely strict insurance requirements. This is primarily because this…
What Insurance Do Independent Contractors Need?
A recent study conducted by the global consulting agency Accenture estimates that by the year 2020, 40% of America’s total workforce will consist of sole…
Can a Business Insurance Policy Be Cancelled?
Insurance can be a challenging product and requires a significant ongoing commitment by all parties involved. This includes the customer, the broker, and…
What is Identity Recovery Insurance?
Have you ever received a letter in the mail from your credit card company letting you know that they’re issuing you a replacement card because of a…
What Do Business Insurance Brokers Do?
Insurance brokers are a very important part of the commercial property and casualty insurance industry. They work directly with company executives…
What is Business Travel Insurance?
Even with the technological advancement of tools like virtual meetings, business travel is more common than ever before and shows no signs of slowing…
3 Scenarios That Legally Require Business Insurance
Often, situations that require business insurance are nuanced and are highly specific to certain industries and operations. However, sometimes the need…
What is Business Interruption Insurance?
Business interruption insurance, sometimes called business income insurance, is a type of insurance coverage that can be added to existing property…
What is Employment Practices Insurance?
If you own a small business, you probably already know the ways General Liability Insurance and Property Insurance can protect your business. But how well…
Why Companies are Moving Their Insurance to Us for Free
Over the past several weeks, we have seen a lot of activity in part because of the release of our proof of insurance generator and automated insurance…
What is a Certificate of Insurance?
Simply put, a certificate of insurance, sometimes called proof of insurance, is a snapshot of the current active insurance policies that are in place for…
Signs You Are Overpaying for Business Insurance
There are millions of small businesses in the United States. More than 25 million in fact. However, based on a recent study by Score, the majority of the…
Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance Explained
Technology Errors and Omissions Insurance (also known as Tech E&O, Technology Professional Liability Insurance and Technology Service Liability…
5 Insurance Mistakes Tech Companies Make
Many new businesses starting out today are either creating cutting edge technology or are using technology to deliver a product or service in a more…
Layr Selected as 2017 Georgia FinTech Innovation Award Finalist
We’re excited to share that Layr has been selected as one of four finalists that will be competing for the TAG FinTech Innovation Award at the 2017…
The 3 Greatest Risks of Operating Your Business Uninsured
As a small business owner myself, I understand the risks of starting a company, going without a paycheck, and potentially losing everything. Business…
The Business Insurance Game Has Changed
Earlier this year, we set out to revolutionize the way businesses purchase and manage their commercial insurance. We recognized that each business has a…
Welcome to the New Layr
Well… it’s been awhile since my last blog posting. You’ll notice that although we’ve been quiet, we haven’t gone away. Rather, I’ve had my head down while…
Case Study: Layr Margin Improvement
Curious about the actual value a partnership with Layr unlocks? Behind all of Layr’s friendly faces, intuitive features, and efficient…...
Read MoreTech Insurance E-Book
It’s no secret that technology has become the primary driving force behind innovation throughout the world. In the U.S. especially...
Read MoreConsultant Insurance E-Book
Consulting is one of the oldest industries in existence and contributes greatly to economies all over the world. Both independent...
Read MoreSaaS Insurance E-Book
Software as a service, or SaaS, companies make up one of the fastest-growing types of business models around, and a...
Read MoreE-Commerce Insurance E-Book
As traditional retail continues to decline, e-commerce is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world. Entrepreneurs are increasingly launching...
Read MoreCyber Liability Insurance E-Book
Today, most people who own or run a business are aware of the many digital risks threatening their companies with...
Read MorePhotographer Insurance E-Book
Photography is a growing industry of both full-time professional photographers as well as part-time freelance photographers. From a risk perspective,...
Read MoreAtlas Pet Company
Sam Alter was able to quit his day job selling e-commerce analytics software after three years of working on his...
Read MoreGroundfloor
Founded in 2013, Groundfloor is a fast-growing tech startup on a mission to reformat and open private capital markets for the benefit...
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