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Who Are The Best Insurance Agencies in Traverse City, Michigan

Posted: in Commercial Insurance , Insurance , Michigan , Risk Management , Small Business 1 week, 2 days ago

Who Are the Best Insurance Agencies in Northern Michigan? (2025 Reviews, Ratings, and How to Choose the Right One)

3 Reasons to Review Your Life Insurance Before the New Year

Posted: in Life Insurance 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Peace of mind is the best gift you can give.

Mid-November Already? Get Travel Insurance to Ensure Peace of Mind for the Holiday Season

Posted: in Personal Insurance , Vacation 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Traveling Soon? Here’s Why Travel Insurance Is Worth Having If you're heading out of town this month (or escaping north-Michigan winter before it arrives full-force), now is the perfect time to consider travel insurance. Here’s why it matters:

Scary Gaps in Your Business Coverage That Every Business Owner Should Know

Posted: 3 months ago

It’s October, which means pumpkins, costumes, and maybe a few friendly scares. But for business owners, the scariest surprises aren’t haunted houses or things that go bump in the night… they’re coverage gaps that show up when you least expect them.

Why Waiting on Builder’s Risk Insurance Could Derail Your Project (And How to Avoid It)

Posted: in Commercial Insurance , Construction , Contractors , Michigan , Risk Management , Small Business 3 months ago

Builder’s Risk Insurance: Why Timing Matters & Key Coverage Enhancements You Shouldn’t Miss

Life Insurance 101: Protecting What Matters Most

Posted: in Accident , Health Insurance , Home , Life Insurance 4 months ago

Life moves quickly. One day you’re planning for the future, and the next you’re navigating unexpected challenges. While we can’t always predict what’s ahead, we can prepare for it. That’s where life insurance comes in.

When You’ve Been Burned Before, Choosing the Right Insurance Agent Matters Even More

Posted: in Commercial Insurance , Construction , Contractors , Insurance 5 months ago

Tyler, our Vice President here at Top O' Michigan, shares his experience about his recent renovation and parallel between contractors and insurance brokers: it's about WHO you choose for the job.

Demystifying Insurance: What We Wish Clients Knew

Posted: in Claims , Insurance 5 months, 1 week ago

Samantha, one of our amazing Client Service Specialists, wrote this valuable blog.

How to Properly Value Your Builders Risk Coverage

Posted: in Commercial Insurance , Construction , Contractors , Risk Management 5 months, 1 week ago

How much builders' risk coverage do you really need?

The Claim Killer You Don’t See Coming

Posted: in Claims , Home , Risk Management 5 months, 1 week ago

When it comes to insurance, timing is everything. Most people assume they can file a claim when it's convenient—but that’s not how insurance policies work. In fact, one of the most common reasons claims are denied is because they weren't reported quickly enough.

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