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Whether it’s fixing storm damage, updating a kitchen, or making essential improvements, choosing the right contractor for your home or business is key. But for many residents in Wisconsin, this decision can turn into a nightmare, thanks to one growing problem: contractor fraud. Wisconsin residents are particularly vulnerable to these scams after severe weather like heavy snowfalls, floods, or windstorms. Last year, there were 28 disastrous climate events across the U.S., totaling nearly $98 billion in losses. Post-disaster fraud accounted for nearly 10 percent of that, impacting individuals and insurance premiums across the industry. Staying safe from storm chasers is important as storms become more common and...

5 Things You Need to Know About the Medicare Annual Election Period

As we approach the Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP), it’s crucial to stay informed about the options and changes that can impact your healthcare. Every year,...

Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

Health insurance plans each have their own rules, benefits and drawbacks. These can be tricky enough to work out when you're buying health insurance for just yourself, but when you're looking for a plan to provide employee benefits, a...

China financial regulator continues to promote Hong Kong for catastrophe bonds

China’s National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), the financial industry regulatory agency under the State Council of the People’s Republic, is continuing to promote Hong Kong as a venue for insurers and reinsurers to sponsor catastrophe bonds.Speaking at a conference...

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What The COVID-19 Self-Test Kit Means for Employers & Employees

Save as PDF On November 17, 2020, the FDA issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first self-test kit for COVID-19 that can provide rapid...

How to Get Business Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide

According to the US Chamber of Commerce, entrepreneurship is booming in the United States. The number of new small business applications filed in 2023...

Greenlight Re exploring third-party capital and ILS investor opportunities

Greenlight Capital Re Ltd. (Greenlight Re), the reinsurance firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands and affiliated with investment manager David Einhorn, is working to...

LIHTC Recapture Bonds for Affordable Housing

Save as PDF There are many different uses for surety bonds in the Affordable Housing industry. In our surety practice, we work frequently with contractors...

Oxbridge Re to add second tranche to tokenized reinsurance sidecar offering

Oxbridge Re Ltd., the Cayman Islands based reinsurance company, is planning to expand its offering of tokenized reinsurance securities that fund its collateralized reinsurance...

Medicare Open Enrollment Guide for 2023

Open enrollment 2023 is happening soon for Medicare. From October 15 to December 7 each year, Medicare recipients can make changes to their coverage. Medicare health insurance options can be tricky to navigate. Check out some of the most...

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Health insurance can be a confusing topic, especially when you are self-employed. If you are self-employed and considering hiring employees, it can become even more confusing. As a business owner, you have to follow the guidelines of the Affordable...

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November is National American Diabetes Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over thirty-four million U.S. adults are affected by some form of Diabetes. Diabetes exists in two types: type one and type two. Type one Diabetes is...

What The COVID-19 Self-Test Kit Means for Employers & Employees

Save as PDF On November 17, 2020, the FDA issued emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first self-test kit for COVID-19 that can provide rapid results at home with 94%-98% accuracy. While Lucira’s single-use test is currently only available at Sutter...

The Virgen Family’s Real Life Disability Insurance Story

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More Americans are pushing the traditional retirement age and working several years more after turning 65. If you’ve decided to keep working, you may not need the traditional benefits offered to seniors, such as Medicare. Under normal circumstances, you...

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Last Updated on July 4, 2024 by adminBoshers Insurance is headed by Jason Jackson, who has worked in the insurance industry for 36 years. Jason is an avid history fan and enjoys travelling both abroad and within the UK....

Glenn Insurance Honors Military Family Members on Veterans Day 2022

New Jersey Doesn’t Require Boat Insurance. Get it Anyway.May 26, 2022May 26: Closing at 12:00pmMay 25, 2023 Capt. Richard I. Risely, Union Army, Civil War. He is Tim Glenn’s Great, Great Grandfather.         We at Glenn Insurance support our men and women...

Review your business life insurance policy annually

Life insurance can be a valuable part of your business plans.   We recognize and expect changes in the economy, but the uncertainty of those changes calls us to be vigilant in our business continuation...

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Prepare your property for wildfire, then review plans annually

Be proactive about preparing for the danger of wildfires. Even if you’ve taken precautions to make your home or business resistant to wildfire, take time each year to review your preparations. Let’s discuss the why,...

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Last Updated on January 17, 2022 by adminGenuine small holiday letting businesses in England to be protected by closure of second home tax loopholeOwners of second homes in England who abuse a tax loophole by claiming their often-empty properties...

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Just as you would before any important purchase, do some research before buying insurance.   Many people research expensive purchases like homes, cars, or gadgets to make sure they get the best value for their...

Covid-19 Holiday Let Cleaning Guidance

Last Updated on April 6, 2022 by adminIn response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospitality and tourism industry have pulled together to produce protocols across all sectors, including specific Covid-19 Holiday Let Cleaning Guidance for self-catering properties. The Covid-19...

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You can control some aspects of your insurance costs. Your independent agent can help.   Much like the price of groceries and gasoline, insurance premiums are increasing. Especially if you haven’t had a claim, you...

Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

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Responsible Spending During the Holidays — Legal Insurance Blog — December 12, 2023

The holiday season is a time of joy and cheer, where families and friends come together to celebrate and exchange gifts. However, with the excitement of the holidays, it is easy to overspend and end up with a mountain...

How Does a Medicare Advantage Plan Work?

If you’re approaching age 65 or your Indicial Election Enrollment Period or just starting to explore your Medicare options, you’ve likely come across the term “Medicare Advantage.” Also known as Medicare Part C, Medicare Advantage plans are an addition to Original Medicare (Parts...

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“This post may contain affiliate links, if you click a link we may earn a commission if you purchase from that merchant.” Medicaid and private health insurance are two types of health coverage that individuals can obtain to help pay...

Physician Mortgages: How to Skip the PMI and Save

Physician mortgages are special home loan options made just for doctors, letting them get a house sooner than they might have thought possible....

Accident & Health Insurance – Do You Need One Or Both?

Home » Accident & Health Insurance – Do You Need One Or Both? It’s hard to know what you’re going to need in this life to mitigate the risk (like accident and health insurance) and know that no matter what...

Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

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High blood pressure can put you at risk for a range of health problems, the most serious of which include heart attack or stroke. There are medications that can lower blood pressure, but these can also cause unwanted side...

Catastrophe bonds rarely more compelling on a relative basis: Icosa

On a relative basis, catastrophe bonds have rarely presented a more compelling investment opportunity than today, as despite spreads having tightened somewhat the cat bond asset class diversification offering can be at its strongest when other assets like equities...

GAREAT secures €100m Athéna I Re terrorism cat bond, priced within guidance

Artemis can report that GAREAT, the French co-reinsurance pool for terrorism insurance risks, has successfully secured the targeted €100 million of terrorism reinsurance from its debut Athéna I Reinsurance DAC catastrophe bond, with the notes priced within the initial...

The Blueprint to Builders Liability Insurance Costs

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7 steps to register NEFT details in LIC online

Life Insurance Corporation of India regularly adds more services to its online portal, which are more useful and now very important for the policyholders as they cannot move freely during this pandemic.From 01/07/2020, Life Insurance Corporation of India has...

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