Insurance companies comment on state of the market

September 13, 2024 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked insurance companies to offer their perspectives on the market and to share their messages for propane marketers.

This article is tagged with COVID-19, insurance, propane market, September 2024 and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

New insurance program designed for propane

September 10, 2024 By Brian Richesson

PropanePro, a new insurance solution tailored for the propane distribution industry, is an offering from NIP Group.

This article is tagged with business, distribution, insurance, propane distributors, propane marketers, September 2024 and posted in Current Issue, From the Magazine, News

10 ways to lose your insurance

September 10, 2024 By Frank Thompson

Frank Thompson, president of PT Risk Management, distinguishes 10 ways propane marketers can lose their insurance.

This article is tagged with insurance, propane retail operation, risk management, safety, September 2024 and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Insurance contributes to propane safety

October 12, 2023 By Richard Fredenburg

Site inspectors and insurance companies share the same concern for propane safety. Both want safe propane installations that protect life and minimize losses.

This article is tagged with insurance, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), safety, Safety First column and posted in Blue Flame Blog, Current Issue, From the Magazine

A good safety program is a propane marketer’s first line of defense to control increases in premiums. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

State of the insurance market

September 29, 2023 By LP Gas

LP Gas asked insurance providers to offer their perspectives on the market and to share their message for propane marketers.

This article is tagged with insurance and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

The right insurance can be a confusing task for any business but especially for propane marketers. (Cover: Serts/iStock Unreleased/Getty Images (cube); Yongyut Chanthaboot (sign), Koksikoks (stripes), BlueJay (dollar sign)/iStock / Getty Images Plus/Getty Images)

How retailers are solving the insurance puzzle

September 18, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

From liability to workers’ compensation coverage, propane marketers must manage risk and meet the unique needs of the industry to protect their operations.

This article is tagged with Department of Transportation (DOT), Gray Gray & Gray, insurance, liability and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

Drivers of higher insurance costs are supply chain disruptions and more expensive equipment. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

Safe operations rewarded by insurance providers

September 12, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Consider taking a proactive approach in daily processes with these action items that could impact a propane marketer’s standing with its insurance company.

This article is tagged with Certified Employee Training Program (CETP), insurance, liability, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), NFPA 54, NFPA 58, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), safety, safety and training, safety training and posted in Current Issue, Featured, From the Magazine

September 2023: Propane retailer operating expenses

September 12, 2023 By LP Gas

Gray, Gray & Gray’s 2023 propane industry survey respondents report higher vehicle expenses, insurance costs and payroll are adding pressure to balance sheets.

This article is tagged with employee retention, fleet vehicles, Gray Gray & Gray, insurance, survey, workforce development and posted in Propane Market Metrics