The Zeiler Mission
Our MissionThe Zeiler Mission is to lead the Independent Insurance Industry by creating an environment in which our employees can thrive, and in turn provide exceptional service to society.About...
View ArticleA Guide to Non-Owned and Hired Automobile Liability Coverage
Sometimes called business auto insurance, commercial auto / hired and non-owned auto insurance policies cover the cars, trucks, vans, and other vehicles you use in the course of business. Commercial...
View ArticleThe Importance of Spoilage Insurance
What is food spoilage? Food spoilage can be defined as a disagreeable change in a food’s normal state. Food spoilage can be detected by a change in color, a change in texture, an unpleasant odor, or an...
View ArticleWhat Homeowners Need to Know about Replacement Cost and Market Value
Many Illinois homeowners do not have sufficient coverage to provide for all of their belongings and as a result are under-insured. Most homeowners policies require you to be insured to the value of...
View ArticleHow to Keep Young Workers Safe in Landscaping
When operating power lawn mowers and other powered yard-care equipment, you must be aware of the safety practices you need to follow. It is important to be informed and use extreme caution because...
View ArticleCar Wash Safety
Car Wash SafetyWashing cars is something a lot of people have been doing since they were kids. With a little soap, a hose and a brush, washing a car is easy to do in your driveway at home. But working...
View ArticleDon't Have a Breakdown
Because your business depends on functioning equipment to operate and maintain revenue, a breakdown could be devastating. The threat of breakdown is increasingly prevalent because technologically...
View ArticleWhat is OSHA? And Why is it Important to Your Business?
Why is job safety and health important?In 2011, 4,609 employees died from occupational incidents, and there were a staggering 3.1 million total recordable cases of workplace injury and illness. On...
View ArticleFive Strategies for Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs
Five Strategies for Reducing Workers’ Compensation CostsWhen a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing...
View ArticleOn-the-Job Injury Claims By Temporary Workers
If you use workers from staffing or leasing agencies to supplement your workforce, how adequately do your current insurance policies protect your company in the event that one of these individuals is...
View ArticleIllinois Drug and Alcohol Testing Laws
Illinois does not have a statute or regulation generally addressing drug testing of employees and applicants by private employers. However, Illinois law requires that employers working under a public...
View ArticleThe Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Workers’ Compensation
The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Workers’ CompensationThe Affordable Care Act does not directly address workers’ compensation issues, but some aspects of the health care reform law will most...
View ArticleSurviving a Business Interruption Loss: What You Need To Know
Surviving a Business Interruption Loss: What You Need To KnowSuperstorm Sandy caused $19 billion in insured property losses when it hit the northeast in 2012. Most of that was direct damage to...
View ArticleCyber Liability Insurance: Is Your Business Covered?
As technology becomes increasingly important for successful business operations, the value of a strong cyber liability insurance policy will only continue to grow. The continued rise in the amount of...
View ArticleWhy Insurance Companies May Audit Your Business
When you get a commercial insurance policy, in many cases premium assigned isn't final. It's actually an estimate. Zeiler Insurance assigns a premium based on an informed guess, based on your prior...
View ArticleThank you Chicago Better Business Bureau!
Thank you Chicago Better Business Bureau for featuring us in your Father's Day Special - "Why do you like to work together as a family?"Zeiler Insurance Services, Inc. is a family-owned, independent...
View ArticleTips to Reduce Your Vulnerability to Theft
Businesses of all sizes face potential losses due to criminal activity. Depending on the nature, size and location of your business, your company may be vulnerable to various types of crime—from...
View ArticleProtecting Your Liquor License
Important Liquor Liability Considerations for Business OwnersIf an intoxicated person causes property damage or bodily injuries on a business' premises after being served alcohol there, liquor legal...
View ArticleWhy it's Important to Review Business Insurance Annually
The majority of new business owners are mostly concerned about everything being favorable for the safety and success of their businesses, which means they must obtain the necessary business insurance....
View ArticleZeiler Insurance Services, Inc. Welcomes Michele Pinto
Zeiler Insurance Services, Inc. welcomes Michele Pinto as our newest insurance sales producer. Michele is a Chicago native and has 20 years of experience in the industry. While Michele is a licensed...
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