Spreading Christmas Cheer to Those in Need!

Well, our 2020 Toys for Tots and Food Shelf campaigns were a success once again! In spite having to collect virtually and relying on socially distanced giving, our E&L team rocked it! We collected over 50 toys AND $1,880 in CASH for Toys for Tots. In addition to that, we donated 3 grocery bags of…

Don’t Let Them Steal Your Clients’ Peace of Mind!

Some carriers require a central burglar alarm system in order to provide Theft Coverage, and may warrant it on their policies. When an alarm is activated, it sends a silent alert to a monitoring service that notifies the local police or sheriff’s department who responds immediately. Their quick arrival to the business may even prevent a theft…

Let It Snow…Let It Snow…Let It Snow…

Ready or not – Winter is on the way!  Make sure your snow removal contractors are protected. Every year, people are injured when they slip & fall on icy or snowy parking lots and sidewalks.  Below are a few steps your insured can take to reduce the chance of being held negligent or legally liable…

When the Bark is Not Worse Than the Bite!

Sometimes dogs and children don’t mix well together. One of those instances is in-home day cares. Dogs may feel threatened when children they aren’t familiar with enter their living space. Dogs can be eye-level with small children, and the temptation may be too great for dogs to lash out at them. A child can get excited seeing a dog…

Cleaning is Trending Right Now!

    There are many cleaning businesses in a variety of industries. They need to carry commercial insurance for their operations, and we can help! Here are some examples of cleaning operations we have written:                Janitorial Services                Street Cleaning                Sewer Cleaning *                Septic Tank Systems Cleaning *                Cleaning Outside Surfaces of Buildings                Chimney Cleaning *                Window…

Commercial Property

    The Commercial Property coverages you select for your clients can have a large impact on the settlement of a claim. The broadest Cause of Loss is Special Form as opposed to Basic or Broad. The valuation of Replacement Cost (RC) vs Actual Cash Value (ACV) is another important decision.      While you want to…

Offices Merging

Erickson-Larsen, Inc. and Bjornson/Sentinel-E&L takes great pride in remaining a strong independent and family owned operation in the Upper Midwest. We value your business and want to share an announcement regarding the operation of our Madison, WI location. Going forward, we are happy to announce the staff previously located in our Madison, WI office have…

A Message from the President of E&L

Greetings from Erickson-Larsen, Inc. and Bjornson/Sentinel-E&L. Please take a moment to listening to our President, Jennifer Larsen give an announcement on the operations of E&L during the COVID-19 pandemic as of March 24, 2020. Visit our website at: www.ericksonlarseninc.com Disclaimer: This post is intended for general information purposes only.  The information contained is not intended…

Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

A properly-maintained fire suppression system is an important part of any commercial kitchen’s equipment if they have grills or deep-fat fryers.  Cooking releases grease into the air, and it collects on surfaces which can spread an open flame quickly.  Just one of many suppression system manufacturers is ANSUL, a term used to describe a variety…