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Life Insurance 101: Protecting What Matters Most

Posted: in Accident , Health Insurance , Home , Life Insurance 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Life moves quickly. One day you’re planning for the future, and the next you’re navigating unexpected challenges. While we can’t always predict what’s ahead, we can prepare for it. That’s where life insurance comes in.

5 Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022

Posted: 4 years, 5 months ago

(Updated January 2026)

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:

8 Life Events that Affect Your Insurance Needs

Posted: in Claims , Homeowners , Insurance , Life Insurance , Loss Control , Michigan , Risk Management 6 years, 9 months ago

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.

Disability Insurance - How Much Do You Need?

Posted: in Accident , Disability Insurance , Financial , Health Insurance , Insurance , Life Insurance , Loss 6 years, 11 months ago

Updated December 2025 How Much Disability Insurance Do You Really Need in 2025? Most people insure their home, their car, and even their phone—but forget to insure the one thing that pays for everything: their income. May is still recognized as Disability Insurance Awareness Month, making it the perfect time to talk about how you protect your ability to earn ...

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