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Does Your Policy Need a Back to School Checkup?

While many back-to-school checklists exist, most fail to mention the importance of checking in with your insurance agent. Whether your scholar is attending a big name Ivy League school, or the local community college this fall, you will want to address this life milestone with your agent before it’s too late. Read on for some tips on tying up any ...

Waiver of Subrogation: What is it?

When you’re shopping around for commercial insurance, you’ll likely come across the term waiver of subrogation or subrogation waiver as part of your contract terms. Read ahead to find out what this is, and if you should consider the additional coverage.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month!

The National Safety Council recognizes April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This event is intended to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and encourage motorists like you to minimize potential distractions behind the wheel.

What Insurance Buyers Need to Know about the Cyber Liability Outlook

Earlier this year, we shared a general outlook on the insurance market for 2022. The insurance market has been hardening after years of relative stability. We'll continue to dive in on specific coverages to share a bit on how they have been impacted, what to expect for 2022 and how you can best prepare your business.

Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Incident?

Recently, I was invited to an 'Active Shooter' training with Iron Fish Distillery  led by Deputy Michael Makowski of Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office. You may be wondering, 'why would we be doing active shooter training in Northern Michigan?'. Active shooter risk is a very unfortunate reality in America which has led many businesses to prepare their teams for crisis ...

Is My Business a Target for Social Engineering Fraud and Cyber Crime?

What is social engineering? It is the art of manipulating people in an online environment, encouraging them to divulge—in good faith—sensitive, personal information, such as account numbers, passwords, or banking information. Social engineering can also take the form of the "engineer" requesting the wire transfer of monies to what the victim believes is a financial institution or person, with whom the victim ...

Important Dates for OSHA Recordkeeping

Each year, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain employers to submit information from their OSHA Form 300A electronically in in addition to displaying the forms in a prominent place at the worksite.  Failure to meet comply with these recordkeeping requirements and deadlines can result in OSHA penalties and more detailed recordkeeping. Let's take a closer look at these important ...

8 Life Events that Affect Your Insurance Needs

Think about your most recent favorite show to binge watch. The characters continue to develop and deal with a lot of uncertain changes through each season. Unlike these characters, our lives are not scripted and that means there is a lot more unknown in life that we need to prepare for. As we age and reach different milestones in our ...

Prevent Damage from Weight of Ice & Snow and Ice Dams

Prevention Tips There are several things you can do to prevent damage from the weight of ice and snow. Here are the top 3:

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