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Latest Post: April 2, 2025

The Cost of Nonpayment: How Lapsed Insurance Hurts Your Business

The envelope remains unopened on your desk — this is your third notification. Last month's business insurance payment didn't go out. Production costs were high, and something had to give. You figured you'd catch up next week. But time keeps passing by. Most insurers offer a short grace period —...

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October 18, 2021 The Advantages of Partnering with Risk Management Consultants

Each organization faces a number of risks that have the potential to damage the company’s reputation and finances. Risk management is a deliberate approach that isolates, assesses, and implements both proactive and defensive strategies to mitigate these risks. The help of a consulting firm can help identify these potential threats more fully…

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October 11, 2021 Car Buying Tips Everyone Should Know

If you’ve been wondering about the most important factors to consider when buying a car, you may want to keep this quick guide handy. Beyond picking out your favorite paint color and securing extensive Car Insurance, there are several key things to know before buying a car that can help you…

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October 04, 2021 What Hazards do Homeowners Face in Autumn?

Have you been wondering lately about the various seasonal liabilities’ homeowners face? Even if you’ve stocked up on firewood, prepared your lawn for the coming frost, and protected your home with an extensive Home Insurance policy, your house could still face a number of potential hazards as the seasons begin to change.…

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September 27, 2021 How Has COVID Impacted Nonprofits in 2021?

The National Center for Charitable Statistics reports that over one and a half million nonprofits are operating in the United States. Though these organizations aren’t out for funds in the same way a corporation is, they were similarly impacted in the wake of COVID-19. The impact of COVID on nonprofits may have…

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September 20, 2021 Signs You’ve Suffered a Data Breach

When you have a strong password, secure network, and trustworthy staff, you may never suspect that your company is vulnerable to a data breach. The truth is, though, your business is vulnerable — every business is. A cyber security breach can happen to any company at any time, despite protective…

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September 13, 2021 Tips for RV Camping Trips in Autumn

Just because the long, hot days of summer are coming to an end, it doesn’t mean that you need to bid your RV goodbye until next year. In fact, the cooler autumn weather often leads to less crowded locations, fewer bothersome insects, and even discounted rates for the off-season. You…

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September 07, 2021 Everything You Need to Know About Wind Insurance

Life is unpredictable, and insurance is designed to soften the financial blow when the unexpected happens. Whether you are a homeowner, business owner, or manage multiple commercial or residential properties, the right policies can help you breathe a bit easier with that financial safety net under you. Weather-related events are…

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August 30, 2021 Everything You Need to Know About Fixed vs. Indexed Annuities

According to the Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, there were 30.7 million small businesses in 2019. These companies employed nearly 60 million people in fields such as retail, healthcare, and tourist industries. If you’re one of the nation’s many small business owners, you’re probably accustomed to working hard, and retirement…

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August 23, 2021 How to Create a Cyber Breach Response Plan

“The best day to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second best day is today.” With computer network intrusions continuing to mount, that tree-planting proverb also applies to your business’s cyber-breach response plan. While cyber security insurance is a risk management cornerstone, an effective response plan is also an essential…

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