641: Greg Scheinman on Selecting Restaurant Insurance

641: Greg Scheinman on Selecting Restaurant Insurance

Author: Inspiring interviews with todays most successful restaurateurs 2-days a wee August 15, 2019 Duration: 1:07:50

Today we're discussing restaurant insurance. Specifically, the elements that should be in your insurance package, what these different elements cover, and what to consider when selecting an insurance broker. Joining us for this conversation, guest mentor, Geg Scheinman.

Insgroup Partner, Greg Scheinman, is a Property and Casualty Insurance Specialist, focusing on middle-market companies in a variety of industries, with a particular focus on the hospitality, retail and fitness industries.…as a matter of fact…many of our past guests are his clients. On top of this Greg host his own podcast, the Midlife Male.

Show notes…

Favorite success quote or mantra:

  • "The harder I work, the luckier I am."

In this episode with Greg Scheinman, we discuss:

  • The many different elements to consider when selecting your insurance "package":
    1. Commercial and General Liability Insurance
    2. Workers Compensation Insurance
    3. Business Interruption Insurance 
    4. Property and Casualty Insurance
    5. Third-Party Alcohol Liability Insurance
    6. Dram Shop Liability
    7. Employment Practices Liability Insurance ( EPLI)
    8. HNOA
    9. Flood 
    10. Cyber
    11. Active shooter
  • How to pick which insurance is right for you
  • How to select an insurance broker.

Resources Mentioned:

RestaurantOwner.com Article: How to Factor Insurance Into Your Restaurant Business Plan

RestaurantOwner.com Article: How to Select the Right Insurance Coverage for Your Restaurant

RestaurantOwner.com Article: Understanding Your Restaurant's Commercial General Liability Insurance Policy

Today's sponsor:

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Contact info:

Email: gcheinman@insgroup.net

Website: Insgroup.net

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Eric Cacciatore sits down with the people who actually run the show in the world of food service. Restaurant Unstoppable with Eric Cacciatore is built on conversations with established restaurateurs and seasoned professionals who have navigated the intense realities of the industry. Twice a week, these interviews dig past the surface, focusing on the tangible details of leadership, team management, and effective marketing that separate a thriving venue from a struggling one. You’ll hear firsthand accounts of what worked, what didn’t, and the often-overlooked decisions that shape a restaurant's path. This podcast serves as a direct line to collective experience, whether you're dreaming of your first opening or steering a multi-location group. The dialogue is practical, centered on the daily grind and long-term strategy needed to build something lasting. For anyone invested in the business of hospitality, these regular episodes compile a vital resource, turning shared insights into actionable knowledge for your own journey.
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