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:
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 ...
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:
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 ...
Updated December 2025
Winter Roof Maintenance Tips to Protect Your Home in Michigan (2025 Guide)
Michigan winters are nothing if not unpredictable. Heavy snow, freezing rain, sleet, high winds, and rapid temperature swings are now common—sometimes all in the same week. While extra snowfall can be great for winter recreation, it also places serious stress on residential and commercial roofs.
Updated December 2025
How Michigan Auto Insurance Reform Affects Policyholders Today
Michigan’s auto insurance reform was one of the most significant changes to the state’s no-fault system in nearly 50 years. While much of the original legislation took effect in 2020, the real-world impact has continued to evolve as insurers, regulators, and courts clarified how the law applies to everyday ...
Updated December 2025
Life Changes Fast—Your Insurance Should Keep Up
Think about the last show you binge-watched. Each season brought new twists, unexpected challenges, and major character growth. Unlike TV, real life doesn’t follow a script—and that’s exactly why your insurance coverage shouldn’t stay static.
Alpena
514 N Ripley Blvd
Alpena, MI 49707
Local: (989) 356-6133
Hillman
150 State St
Hillman, MI 49746
Local: (989) 742-4574
Traverse City
3183 Logan Valley Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684
Local: (231) 947-1164
Iron River
117 W Genesee St, Ste 1
Iron River, MI 49935
Local: (906) 265-5137
Petoskey
1170 Bay View Rd, Ste B
Petoskey, MI 49770
Local: (231) 347-4610
Gaylord
440 W Main St, Ste F
Gaylord, MI 49735-1401
Local: (989) 705-8664
Oscoda
PO Box 39
Oscoda, MI 48750-0039
Local: (989) 739-1461
