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Your Buy/Sell Agreement Could Be a Ticking Time Bomb...A Cautionary Tale

Posted: 9 months, 2 weeks ago

The Critical Importance of Buy/Sell Agreements for Business Owners: Lessons from a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling As we observe Life Insurance Awareness Month this September, it's crucial to highlight the significance of Buy/Sell Agreements funded with life insurance for business owners. Before we delve into a recent Supreme Court ruling that has brought renewed attention to this topic, let's explore ...

Here's Why the CrowdStrike Outage is a Wake-Up Call for Business Owners to Reconsider Cyber Liability

Posted: in Claims , Cyber Liability , Data Breach , Financial , Insurance , Loss Control 10 months, 4 weeks ago

The CrowdStrike Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Cyber Liability Insurance

What You Need to Know About the Slippery Scenarios of Water Damage and Your Insurance

Posted: in Health Insurance 3 years, 3 months ago

Water damage is one of the most common causes of insurance claims for homeowners and businesses. At the surface, water is water...right? Unfortunately, burst pipes, backed up drains, flooded basements or a leaking roof will lead one to discover the details of their insurance policy - finding that all water damage is not the same according to the insurance policy ...

What Insurance Buyers Need to Know about the Cyber Liability Outlook

Posted: in Claims , Cyber Liability , Data Breach , Insurance , Loss Control , Risk Management , Small Business 3 years, 4 months ago

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.

5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022

Posted: 3 years, 7 months ago

For the past two decades, health costs have increased each year. This happens for a variety of reasons, such as inflation or, say, a global pandemic. With that in mind, employers can bank on prices going up in 2022.

How Much Liability Insurance Is Enough?

Posted: in Accident , Claims , Homeowners , Insurance 3 years, 9 months ago

How much liability insurance is enough? $1,000,000 is an awful lot of money, right? That certainly seems that most people would be comfortable with these limits but should they be? Since every individual and business is unique, it can be hard to conceptualize possible scenarios where a large liability loss would occur. 

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 3 years, 10 months ago

Experiencing a loss to your property or worse yet, bodily injury or death is a very stressful time. It may be difficult to know what your next steps are after making sure everyone involved is okay or being treated by emergency responders. Here are a few tips to help guide you through a loss and claim process whether it is ...

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

Posted: in Claims , Home , Homeowners , Loss , Risk Management 3 years, 11 months ago

By now, you are most likely well aware of the rising costs of construction materials. These rising costs have been noted but many individuals and business owners may not be fully considering its implications on insurance policies. According to an Associated Builders and Contactors analysis, lumber prices have risen by 73% since April of 2020. Lumber isn't the only construction material ...

Are You Prepared for an Active Shooter Incident?

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

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 ...

Six Steps to Minimize Business Interruptions

Posted: in Claims , Data Breach , Insurance , Small Business 4 years, 2 months ago

According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 40 percent of businesses never reopen after a disaster. Implementing steps to prepare for and respond to disasters can help to reduce loss. In order to protect your business from unavoidable interruptions, it is recommended that you have a plan in place.

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