Attention Tompkins customers who are Adirondack policyholders:
Please look for communications from us by email and US mail regarding the current Adirondack situation and Tompkins’ response. Rest assured, we’re on it, working hard to address the situation for you, and will keep you posted.
Glossary
At Tompkins Insurance Agencies, we want to provide you with the resources you need to get the policies you deserve – and actually understand them.
We’ve provided this glossary of terms so you can use it as a tool when you’re looking for the right coverage for yourself or your business.
Liability Insurance: Insurance designed to protect you.
Fleet: A group of five or more commercial vehicles.
Lost Wages: The income an employee would have earned had he or she not been injured or fallen ill on the job. Workers’ compensation can cover these wages.
LICA: Land Improvement Contractors of America.
Personal
Collision Coverage: Auto insurance that will cover the cost of repairing your vehicle after an accident.
Comprehensive Coverage: Auto insurance that will cover non-accident related costs like theft, vandalism or damage from a fallen tree limb.
Policy Limit: The amount up to which your policy will pay out. For example, your homeowners insurance likely has a policy limit of around $2,500 for your jewelry.
Umbrella Insurance: This coverage lays like an umbrella over your existing coverage (e.g. homeowners insurance, auto insurance) and protects your liability.
Employee Benefits
ERISA: The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Your business needs to comply with ERISA’s minimum standards for health and pension plans.
HSA: Health savings accounts (HSAs) allow your employees to pay for high deductibles with dollars that are accrued before taxes.
FSA: Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow your employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses, care for their dependents, and more.
Voluntary Benefits: Benefits your business offers for which your employees pay.
Financial Services
Home Equity Credit: You can leverage the equity you’ve built in your home as collateral for a new home equity line of credit.
