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Simply What Matters

Whether you're raising a family, building a business or hitting the highway, you want to know you're prepared and protected. So we've gathered easy-to-understand answers to unusually tricky topics in one place. (Warning: plain language ahead.)

My business has general liability. Am I good?

If you've stopped thinking about business insurance because you met your general liability requirement, we have (helpful!) news.

Protect what matters: your restaurant

We’re big fans of small businesses like yours and want to do everything in our power to help you rock cuisine. So we put together this quick guide to insurance for restaurants.

Who pays for employee car accidents?

When employees get into accidents while driving their own cars at work, who pays? Learn about the tricky intersection between commercial and personal auto.

Conditional Renewal Notice? Who reads those?

Before you renew your home or auto insurance policy, find out if your carrier is planning to make any changes to it.

Insurance Dejargonizer: Gap Insurance

Need help Dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice.

Are “social engineers” targeting your business? (Hint: yes.)

Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting small businesses. Where should you be on guard? Short answer - everywhere.

Why does my car insurance keep going up?

Wondering why your car insurance rate keeps rising even though you’re an excellent driver? Mylo explains the top factors and how you may be able to find a better value.

Do you need an umbrella for your car, home or business?

Find out how umbrella coverage can give you an extra layer of protection at a surprisingly affordable cost.

Insurance Dejargonizer: BOP

Need help Dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice.

Employee benefits? How can I afford them?

Don't have the cash flow to offer group health insurance yet? Kick off your benefits plan with life & disability and dental & vision.

Professional Liability insurance? But I do good work!

Insurance that can help you pay to defend your business. Because you could get sued ... even if you didn’t do a single thing wrong.

Cyber insurance? But I'm not a big tech firm!

Did you know more than half of small businesses will experience a cyberattack or data breach?

Protect what matters: your business

Why business insurance? That’s easy – it’s designed to keep you in business. When certain losses come along, you can dodge bankruptcy and stay on top of your game.

Insurance Dejargonizer: Umbrella policy

Need help dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice.

Wait! Doesn’t my LLC already protect me?

A Limited Liability Corporation protects you - not your business. Find out why you still need insurance.

Is your ice maker worse than an ice storm?

You can avoid costly consequences you may not have thought about by keeping an eye on anything in your house that relies on H2O.

5 times you should reevaluate your business insurance

Your business is a lot like you – it rarely stands still. Your insurance needs could be evolving too. Even if you started out with slam-dunk coverage for your situation, take another look if any of these things happen

Home insurance isn't apples to apples

3 questions to consider to help you sort apples from oranges (and to avoid lemons)

Insurance Dejargonizer: Soft Pull

Need help Dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice

Who saves with Health Savings Accounts?

A trick question! Health Savings Accounts (HSA) can save both employer and employee money.

Auto Insurance: A Mylo Road Map

Whether you're heading to work, hitting the highway or chaffeuring the kids to their million (and one) activities, you want peace of mind behind the wheel. This handy guide will steer you to the right coverage.

Workers' Comp - what's in it for me?

If you’re an employer, you probably know that you might be required to carry Workers’ Comp and it's good for your employees. But did you know that it’s really good for you too?

Beyond health insurance: consumer-directed coverage

Here's a cheat sheet (it'll come in handy when shopping for health insurance) to help you untangle tax-free savings account terminology like HSA, FSA and more

Life insurance is as easy as L-I-F-E!

A formula for figuring out how much life insurance you need to maintain your loved ones' quality of life

I have healthy employees. Can I pay less for health insurance?

If you have a healthier workforce, you may be able to save money on health insurance with an underwritten health plan.

Should you bundle Home and Auto insurance? (Yes and no.)

You may have heard that you can save money by bundling Home & Auto insurance. But that's not always true ...

Someone stole my work computer!

On a list of things you want to hear from an employee, that’s way below “I brought doughnuts.” But Property and Cyber coverage can help keep your business on track.

Did you know life insurance can do this?

The right life insurance policy can benefit you during your lifetime and offer helpful options you may not know about.

Mylo's quick guide to life insurance

Check out this handy guide to choosing what makes sense for you. Mylo offers expert life insurance advice and a convenient way to shop!

Insurance Dejargonizer: Inland Marine

Need help Dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice.

Protect what matters: Commercial trucking insurance

Before you start cruising past the competition, you’ll want to make sure you have the right coverage. Here’s a quick guide: operating authority, autos, liability, cargo, reefers, deadheading, bobtailing, interchange & more

Insurance Dejargonizer: Floater

Need help Dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice

3 questions to ask before choosing a mechanic

Here’s a guide to choosing a mechanic who knows your vehicle, has the right skills and respects what matters to you. Complete with review sites to check out

When should I shop for a BOP?

Good news: if you’re a BOP holder, you always get the “special” top tier of business insurance. You’re platinum, baby! Learn more benefits & options.

Workers’ Comp or Occ/Acc: what’s right for your trucking business?

Whether you own a transportation company or drive under your own authority, you’ll want to anticipate risks – from dropping heavy freight to dodging texting drivers.

Insurance Dejargonizer: Attractive Nuisance

Need help Dejargonizing your insurance questions? Mylo offers easy-to-read, entertaining advice.

The right coverage for you? Surprisingly simple.