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Building a Strong Password to Thwart Cyber Crime

Posted: in Claims , Cyber Liability , Data Breach , Financial , Risk Management 4 years, 4 months ago

Strong passwords can help keep you safe! We've all been online a lot more recently, whether that is for work, for groceries, or simply to stay connected to friends and family. The Internet makes a lot of things convenient, but it also makes our personal information convenient for cyber crime, too. For good reason, many of us worry about the ...

Your Vehicle Gets Cold, Too

Posted: in Accident , Auto Insurance , Claims 4 years, 4 months ago

Updated February 2026

Holiday Season Means Holiday Travel

Posted: in Claims , Vacation 4 years, 5 months ago

Is your holiday season travel covered? Holiday travel, and travel in general, has certainly looked different in the past year and a half. Many people have had to cancel some sort of travel plan in their lives, but it seems we've all had to cancel a few more than we'd like recently - at least I know I have. The ...

5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022

Posted: 4 years, 5 months ago

(Updated January 2026)

Winter is Coming, Are You Prepared?

Posted: in Claims , Home , Homeowners , Insurance , Risk Management 4 years, 5 months ago

(Updated January 2026) Winterize Your Home — and Make Sure You’re Covered Winter in Michigan is a given — even when we’d rather be thinking about sunshine and beach days. With colder temperatures, heavier snow events, ice, and stronger wind patterns becoming more common, it’s more important than ever to prepare your home and make sure your insurance coverage is ...

How Much Liability Insurance Is Enough?

Posted: in Accident , Claims , Homeowners , Insurance 4 years, 7 months ago

Updated January 2026

What to do in the Event of a Claim

Posted: in Accident , Auto Insurance , Claims , Home , Homeowners , Insurance , Loss , Risk Management , Small Business , Workers Compensation 4 years, 8 months ago

Updated January 2026 What to Do After a Loss: A Step-by-Step Insurance Claims Guide (Updated for 2026) Experiencing property damage, an auto accident, a workplace injury, or a liability claim can be overwhelming. After ensuring everyone’s safety and receiving any necessary medical care, many people are left wondering:

How Does the Increase in Cost of Construction Impact Your Insurance?

Posted: in Claims , Home , Homeowners , Loss , Risk Management 4 years, 9 months ago

Updated January 2026 Rising Construction Costs: Why Your Insurance Coverage Matters More Than Ever in 2025 By now, most homeowners and business owners are well aware that construction costs remain significantly higher than they were just a few years ago. While prices have stabilized in some areas, material and labor costs are still elevated—and that reality has important implications for ...

Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Incident?

Posted: in Accident , Claims , Insurance , Loss , Loss Control , Michigan , OSHA , Risk Management , Small Business 4 years, 10 months ago

Updated January 2026 Active Shooter Preparedness: What Businesses Need to Know in 2025 Recently, I was invited to participate in an Active Shooter Preparedness Training hosted by Iron Fish Distillery and led by Deputy Michael Makowski of the Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s Office. It sparked an important question we hear often:

The Ultimate Insurance Agent Vetting Checklist

Posted: in Insurance 4 years, 10 months ago

Updated January 2026

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