Contribute a Smart Risk Tip

Help Local Business Owners. Grow Your Visibility.

Each week, Steel City Spotlight features a “Smart Risk Tip” from a Pittsburgh-area commercial insurance professional. It’s a quick, practical insight that helps business owners make smarter decisions about risk, coverage, and compliance.

If you’re a broker or advisor serving small to mid-size businesses in the 412, we’d love to feature your expertise.

Why Contribute?

  • Free Exposure
    Reach a growing audience of Pittsburgh-area business owners and decision-makers — at no cost.

  • Position Yourself as a Trusted Expert
    Your name, agency, and contact info will be included with your tip.

  • Give Real Value to Local Businesses
    No pitches. No fluff. Just smart, helpful insight — the kind your future clients will remember.

What Makes a Good Tip?

A great Smart Risk Tip is:

  • Short and focused — 75 to 150 words

  • Practical — Something most business owners might overlook or misunderstand

  • Non-salesy — Think advice, not promotion

Example:

Risk Tip: Don’t Assume Your Lease Covers You
Commercial leases often require tenants to carry liability and property insurance — but they don’t guarantee coverage for buildouts, signage, or tenant improvements. Ask your agent to review your lease before you sign. You might need more coverage than you think.
— John Smith, Smith & Assoc. Insurance

Ready to Share Your Tip?

It takes 2 minutes. We’ll review it and confirm your feature date.
We may lightly edit tips for clarity or style — but you’ll always get final approval before publishing.