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...
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,...
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’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...
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 Capital Re Ltd. (Greenlight Re), the reinsurance firm headquartered in the Cayman Islands and affiliated with investment manager David Einhorn, is working to...
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There are many different uses for surety bonds in the Affordable Housing industry. In our surety practice, we work frequently with contractors...
Oxbridge Re Ltd., the Cayman Islands based reinsurance company, is planning to expand its offering of tokenized reinsurance securities that fund its collateralized reinsurance...
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...
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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KatRisk, the catastrophe risk modelling software provider and the third-party risk modelling agency for the NFIP’s FloodSmart Re catastrophe bonds, has been acquired by...
More than $112 billion was lost to retail shrinkage in a recent year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Retail loss, or “shrinkage”...
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...
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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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
How to handle common money fights before they ruin your relationshipby Nicole Dieker October 28, 2023 | Money
If you and your partner fight about money, you’re not alone. And if most of your money squabbles are about financial...
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.
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Yes, eating well without breaking the bank is possible. Here’s how to do itby Virginia Anderson October 25, 2023 | Wellness
A trip to the grocery store probably feels a little different today than it did a few years...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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’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...
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...
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...
The “Magnificent 7” refers to a group of leading tech companies — including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), Meta (Facebook), Tesla, and Nvidia — that have shown exceptional growth and market performance. While...
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Medicaid and private health insurance are two types of health coverage that individuals can obtain to help pay...
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...
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’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...
If you’ve recently purchased a car and are wondering why you haven’t received the title yet, you’re not alone. For many first-time car buyers, this can be a bit of a surprise, but in many states, the buyer does...
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...
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...
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...
Builders Liability Insurance Cost: Top 5 Vital Tips 2024
Builders liability insurance cost is a key consideration for anyone starting on a construction project in Florida. Whether you’re building a new property from scratch, remodeling an existing structure, or installing...
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...
