Columbia Insurance Group

Did you know September is National Preparedness Month? One in four small businesses won’t reopen after a natural disaster. During National Preparedness Month, learn how you can prepare to help your business overcome the odds.

Sign up today to join us for this year's virtual Hope for Heroes 5k! The race supports The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri's VIP program to help veterans in need in our community.

If you’re in Columbia this evening, be sure to enjoy Fire in the Sky! We are proud to serve as the Presenting Sponsor for this community event each year.

Our offices are closed today, July 3, so that our employees can enjoy an extended Fourth of July weekend. Have a safe holiday weekend!

We are excited to introduce TouchPoint NOW! TouchPoint NOW allows you to finalize your new business placement even faster, freeing up your Underwriter to assist with larger, more complex submissions and reduce turnaround time. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Vxa3jG

Now more than ever, it's important for business owners to take appropriate steps to protect themselves against cyber crimes. Make sure you are protecting yourselves by avoiding these common pitfalls.

May we all take time today to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Join our team! We're hiring for a variety of positions, including web developer and quality assurance automation engineer. If you enjoy working hard in an environment that encourages fun, you may be the one for our team. Check out our open positions: https://bit.ly/2LFmMLU #CIGIsThePlaceToBe

Join us virtually for this great event, supporting The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri and veterans!

We are proud to help provide free meals for health care workers and first responders as a small token appreciation for all the work they do to keep our community safe.

COVID-19 has temporarily shuttered the doors of many businesses across the nation. While employee safety remains the top priority, it’s important to consider your vacant property and how to effectively reopen. Although some businesses such as restaurants and medical facilities may require special reopening tasks, here is a list of general items to help the return go smoothly for your building and its systems.

In many ways, small businesses are the heartbeat of America. They certainly are for us. The recently passed CARES Act offers assistance for those challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s what you should know: The Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering multiple programs to assist businesses hit by the economic downturn. Contact your local SBA office to figure which best suits your business. The Paycheck Protection Program is designed to encourage businesses... to keep employees on staff. Eligible recipients can qualify for loans up to $10 million, with portions of the loan used to cover payroll completely forgiven. Applications are now available. Contact your local lender for more information. For further details and resources, visit the Treasury's website.

If COVID-19 has caused you to close your doors temporarily, taking these simple steps now can help ensure a smooth re-opening and protect your business from significant claims.