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Mankind has used tattoos for thousands of years.
This decorative art form continues to be a growing attraction throughout
the world today.
A 2003 Harris survey estimates that twenty
percent of American households, forty five million Americans, have one
or more tattoos. In 2006 the American Academy of Dermatology found
thirty-six percent of all Americans between 18 and 29 had tattoos.
There are over 20,000 tattoo parlors operating in
the United States with at least one new parlor opening every day. Tattooing was ranked as the sixth
fastest growing retail venture of the 1990's, right behind internet,
paging services, bagels, computers and cell phones and has shown no
signs of slowing down.
"A man without tattoos is
invisible to the Gods."
Iban Proverb - Mingatt Anak Casa (Akai
Basai),
Iban Headman on the Sekerang River, Sarawak, Borneo
Tattooing is often a magical rite in the more traditional cultures, and
the tattooist is respected as a priest or shaman." ---- Michelle Delio
Things You
Should Know:
Why Do I Need
Professional Insurance?
The business general
liability, commonly referred to as CGL, provides
comprehensive coverage for operational exposures
such as your premises, sub-contractors and products
liability. The CGL policy does not cover your
professional liability for mistakes inherent in the
practice of your profession. This
exclusion applies not only to bodily injury and property
damage but also to pure economic loss. The
Professional Liability policy protects you against
negligent acts, errors or omissions during the course of
providing your professional services.
What Does The
Business General Liability Policy Cover?
This
policy was specifically designed to protect your
business anywhere in the United States, it's territories
or Canada. The general liability policy will pay
the damages imposed upon you or your business by the
law. It also pays the cost of defending you when a
claim is made against your policy. Coverage is
written on a full occurrence basis by an Admitted, A
rated US insurance company and is tailored to fit your
specific event needs. The policy can also add your
landlord, sponsors, volunteers and independent
contractors as additional insureds.
Certificate of
Insurance vs Additional Insured Endorsement
When
renting a premises or attending a special event you will
often be asked to provide a certificate of insurance
to verify the existence of insurance coverage under
specific conditions.
More specifically, the document lists the effective date
of the policy, the type of insurance coverage purchased,
and the types and dollar amount of applicable liability.
Frequently, another party such as the venue or a sponsor
will ask to be named as an additional insured on your
policy. The additional insured then enjoys the
benefits of being insured under your policy your for
negligent acts and omissions but not for his own
negligence.
What is Waiver of Subrogation?
Very often,
a contract or lease agreement will
require one or both parties to waive their rights of
subrogation.
Subrogation
means one party has the right to "step into the shoes"
of another party for the purposes of bringing a claim
for damages. Suppose you experience a financial
loss due to the negligence of a third party.
Normally you could sue the responsible party for full
restitution but if your insurance company pays the claim
your insurer is then subrogated to your claim against
the negligent party. In essence, your insurance
company has been given your rights of recovery after
paying your claim. Before you sign a contract
containing a waiver of subrogation, check with your
insurance agent to be sure you are not violating any of
the terms of your insurance policy. If your policy
will not permit a waiver, you may be in danger of losing
your insurance coverage, leaving you without policy
proceeds or a cause of action against the other party.
If the insurance company does permit a waiver of
subrogation, it may be necessary to obtain an
endorsement to the policy and, in some cases, pay an
additional premium.
What is Third Party Property Damage Liability (Care,
Custody, Control Liability)
Most liability policies have provisions that exclude
coverage for physical damage or loss to property while
it is in the care, custody or control of the insured.
Care, Custody, Control Liability (also known as Third
Party Property Damage) is an optional coverage that will
pay for direct physical damage the the rented premises.
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