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1 year, 7 months
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It seems just about every new business owner that we've worked with is in a bind with the 1 (or more) of the same 4 problems.
In today's turbulent business environment, insurance has become a major pain point for many companies. As someone deeply entrenched in the industry, I've noticed a recurring pattern of challenges that seem to plague business ...
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Disability Insurance, Financial, Medical, Health
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Small Business
1 year, 8 months
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In the world of retail, Costco stands out as a beacon of success, known for its unique business model that prioritizes customer value and loyalty. As an independent insurance agency, Top O' Michigan Insurance Solutions shares many of Costco's winning strategies (even down to the hot dogs). Now, I'm not claiming to be Costco but let's explore how we apply ...
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Hotels
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Insurance
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Loss Control
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Michigan
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Risk Management
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Small Business
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Workers Compensation
1 year, 8 months
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Facing rejection from insurers? Discover how savvy hoteliers are finding coverage in a market where "uninsurable" is becoming the norm.
In today's volatile market, many hoteliers are facing a nightmare scenario: insurance companies are increasingly reluctant to provide coverage, leaving properties vulnerable and owners scrambling. If you're hearing "no" more often than "yes" from insurers, you're not alone. Here's how ...
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1 year, 8 months
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 ...
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Claims
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Cyber Liability
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Data Breach
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Financial
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Insurance
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Loss Control
1 year, 9 months
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The CrowdStrike Outage: A Wake-Up Call for Cyber Liability Insurance
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- Global
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- data
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- cyber liability
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- Security
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- Technology
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- Loss of Income
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- Services
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- cybersecurity
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Health Insurance
4 years, 2 months
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Updated February 2026
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- michigan
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- ice
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- snow
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- melt
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- spring
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- Home
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- business
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- property
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- insurance claim
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Claims
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Cyber Liability
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Data Breach
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Insurance
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Loss Control
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Risk Management
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Small Business
4 years, 3 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.
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- cyberliability
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- social engineering
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- phish
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- phishing
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- employees
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- business
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- insurance
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4 years, 6 months
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(Updated January 2026)
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- michigan
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- alpena
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- traverse city
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- gaylord
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- petoskey
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- marquette
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- Escanaba
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Claims
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Homeowners
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Insurance
4 years, 7 months
ago
Updated January 2026
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- michigan
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- weather
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- auto
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- workers compensation
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- liability
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- business
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- small business
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- business owner
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- what to do
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- claim management
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- claims
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- michigan insurance
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- traverse city
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- MI
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- emergency
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- emergency response
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- accident
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Accident
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Auto Insurance
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Claims
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Home
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Homeowners
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Insurance
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Loss
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Risk Management
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Small Business
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Workers Compensation
4 years, 9 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:
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- small business
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- business owner
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- what to do
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- claim management
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- michigan insurance
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- traverse city
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- MI
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- emergency
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- emergency response
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- accident