Nanny Diaries: Those Honorary Family Members Are Still Employees

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Families who decide to personally employ a nanny often fail to understand that their legal obligations as an employer begin the moment their new nanny walks through the front door. Even more dangerous, after years of satisfactory…

Effective Insurance Programs — Start With a Plan

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Not surprisingly, perhaps 95 percent of the consumers I meet with to review their insurance programs focus their discussions exclusively on the insurance policies they own. Ours is a product-focused culture, and our buying decisions…

Having a Breakdown? Solutions for Home Mechanical and Electrical System Failures

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Consumers who experience a loss involving the failure of one of the many mechanical or electrical systems in their homes are often surprised to learn such losses are commonly excluded under a standard homeowners policy. Be advised: standard…

Assurex Global Launches Real Estate and Construction Solutions with CNA

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – Assurex Global, the world’s largest privately held commercial insurance, risk management and employee benefits brokerage group, announced a real estate insurance solution and a construction insurance solution with CNA…

Winter Is Not a Season, It’s an Occupation

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Although the title of this post belongs to American playwright Sinclair Lewis, it may just as aptly express the collective sentiments of the many insurance adjusters who often find themselves overwhelmed by the large volume of property insurance…

Return of Investment, the Other ROI: Making Sure Your Money Is Safe

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Worried about the returns on your investment account? Investors should first consider this advice from American humorist Will Rogers: “I’m not as interested in the return on my money as I am the return of my money.”…

A White Paper From Our Partner: COVID-19 Claims and Insurance Policy Considerations for Senior Care Providers

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Between restaurants trying to stay afloat amid restrictions, teachers navigating hybrid online/in-person learning models, and offices simply trying to keep employees engaged at home, it's hard to think of an industry that has not faced a shift…

Personal Cyber Protection: A New “Must Have” Solution From Your Insurance Carrier

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According the Javelin’s 2020 Identify Fraud Study, Americans lost $16.9 billion due to identity fraud. Concerned? Consumer research conducted by Chubb reveals that while the majority of Americans are concerned about being impacted by a cyber…

What Is Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) and Why Should I Pursue the CPCU Designation?

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Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) is a professional credential earned by individuals who specialize in risk management and property/casualty insurance. The number one reason why you should begin pursuing your CPCU designation…