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How to Save Money on Holiday Travel

Whether you’re planning an international vacation or taking the kids to see their grandparents, here’s how to book the best possible tripby Nicole Dieker October 30, 2023  |   Money The holidays are nearly upon us, which means it might be time to start thinking about travel (if you haven’t made plans already). By booking your flights and hotel stays as early as possible, you have the best chance of locking in the best deals.Flexibility also helps, especially if you have the privilege of choosing not only your travel dates but also your holiday travel destination. If you already know that you can only fly on certain...

July is UV Safety Awareness Month

July is UV Safety Awareness Month. As we bask in the warmth of the summer sun, it's crucial to remember the potential dangers that come with excessive exposure to UV rays. While the sunshine brings us joy and vitamin D, it's essential to protect our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Premature aging and skin cancer are serious health concerns that can arise from prolonged sun exposure.  So, while you enjoy the great outdoors this summer, remember to prioritize UV safety and take the necessary precautions to safeguard your skin and overall health.  To delve deeper into this topic, watch this month's Taylor Talks video, where...

A 14-Point Checklist to Prepare Your Home for Fall

Your Yard’s Health. The more the leaves pile up and begin to break down, the more difficult they’ll be to clear away. If it...

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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Hurricane Milton insured losses estimated $17bn-$28bn inc. NFIP by CoreLogic

Hurricane Milton is estimated to have caused total insured losses of between $17 billion and $28 billion, CoreLogic has said, with this figure including...

UK Gov launches ISPV reform consultation including accelerated cat bond pathway

The UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) has now officially launched its consultation on reforms for the insurance special purpose vehicle (ISPV) regulatory regime, which...

Ariel Re secures Titania Re 2024-1 cat bond 86% upsized to $325m, at reduced pricing

Ariel Re has now finalised its new Titania Re Ltd. (Series 2024-1) catastrophe bond transaction, securing the 86% upsized target of $325 million in...

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...

Members Capital appoints Lord Chris Holmes MBE to strategic advisory board

Members Capital Management Limited, a Bermuda-based asset manager focused on bringing new sources of reinsurance capital to the insurance-linked securities (ILS) sector using digital...

How To Navigate Open Enrollment as a Small Business

Some business owners treat the benefits packages they provide as a set-it-and-forget-it system. However, what might seem like the best benefits to you might not meet the needs of your current employees or the top-performers you hope to attract....

A Guide to the 2023 Medicare Annual Election Period

For many people, the idea of enrolling in an annual Medicare plan evokes frustration and headaches. Finding the perfect plan can be difficult, and the process of enrolling may seem overwhelming. To make matters worse, each annual election usually...

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Connecticut Individuals & Businesses: Two Weeks Left to Apply For Federal Disaster Assistance From August Floods

Notice Pertains To Those Living in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today is reminding homeowners, renters, and businessowners...

Top 2022 Health Benefits Trends for Small Sized Businesses

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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...

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Auto Insurance for Flood-Related Damage in Houston, Texas

Houston is a vibrant city and bustling population center. However, it’s also known for its frequent and often devastating floods. For vehicle owners, these floods can cause significant damage, leading to costly repairs or even total loss of a...

APRA’s proposed lowering of reinstatement requirements favourable for ILS: Fitch

According to Fitch Ratings, the proposal from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to remove the requirement for reinsurance arrangements to have a reinstatement in place could be a favourable move for the insurance-linked securities (ILS) market, allowing more...

Who Pays Medicare Insurance Brokers?

Medicare provides state-sponsored health insurance plans through private companies to older individuals. Each year, millions of Americans across the country enroll in Medicare plans, but many don’t know their options. By working with a Medicare health insurance broker, which is...

RenaissanceRe third-party capital hits $7.72bn after Q3, up almost $1bn YoY

RenaissanceRe, the Bermudian global reinsurer, has lifted its third-party investor capital under management in reinsurance joint-ventures and insurance-linked securities (ILS) funds managed by RenRe’s Capital Partners division to a new end of quarter high of $7.72 billion.At September 30th...

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...

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,...

Government launches review into short-term tourist accommodation

Last Updated on July 2, 2024 by adminA review into the effect of short-term holiday lets aims at improving the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourism destinations.Call for evidence aims to understand impact of increase in...

5 Common Money Squabbles for Married Couples, and How to Address Them

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...

Get ‘hurricane ready’ before storms threaten home or business

Hurricanes can be among nature’s most destructive events.   Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, though storms can take place outside of those dates. Take steps to minimize damage and speed...

COVID-19 Unoccupied Holiday Homes

Last Updated on March 17, 2021 by adminTemporarily Closed Holiday Letting Properties – Updated 17th March 2021We appreciate the significant impact that government measures to control the spread of the coronavirus is having on all businesses, not least self-catering...

What do the Covid tiers mean for holiday letting in England?

Last Updated on January 11, 2021 by adminNational Lockdown – Stay At HomeOn the 4th January 2021 the Government announced a third lockdown in England to control the rapid increase of coronavirus cases. The devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales...

Boshers secures funding towards #2minutebeachclean `go-to’ litter pick app

Last Updated on November 19, 2021 by adminBoshers has donated its £3,750 grant from Ecclesiastical Insurance to The 2 Minute Foundation. The funding will help achieve their aims to see a world without plastic litter and pollution and to...

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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....

Fire safety regulations for holiday homes in England and Wales

Last Updated on June 11, 2024 by adminFull length, written fire risk assessments, covering all aspects of fire safety, have become a legal requirement for properties offering sleeping accommodation to paying guests from the 1st October 2023. This means...

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...

A Homeowners Guide to Replacement Cost and Market Value

  If a disaster strikes and your home is damaged or destroyed, do you know what it would cost to restore your home to the condition it was in before the disaster? Let’s discuss the replacement cost of your home...

Why Greater Financial Responsibility is the Best New Year’s Resolution — Legal Insurance Blog — January 2, 2024

Welcome to the new year! With the end of the past year and the start of this new one, it is time to reflect on the improvements you can make. If you want to start taking control of your...

April is Alcohol Awareness Month

April is Alcohol Awareness month, bringing attention to the devastating impact of impaired driving. It's alarming that 32 lives are lost daily in the U.S. due to crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers. By planning ahead and utilizing the plethora of...

The Magnificent 7: Think the run is over? Think again…

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...

Frandsen Physician Mortgage Review (Updated 2024)

Frandsen Bank & Trust has a special loan offer for medical professionals living in Minnesota and Wisconsin. This physician loan is great because...

UNDERSTANDING FINAL EXPENSE: A Comprehensive Guide To Funeral Insurance

Spring/2023 Final expense insurance, also known as burial insurance, is a type of insurance policy designed to cover the costs associated with a person’s funeral and burial expenses. This type of insurance is typically purchased by older adults who want to...

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China financial regulator continues to promote Hong Kong for catastrophe bonds

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What You May Not Know About Motorcycle Safety

When it comes to motorcycle safety, attention to detail is critical. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists face significantly higher risks in comparison to passengers in other vehicles. For every mile traveled, the risk of injury...

ACA Health Insurance Family Glitch Addressed

The intention of the Affordable Care Act was to increase the affordability of health care and reduce the number of people who had no health care coverage due to cost. Like all large pieces of legislation, however, the ACA...

ILS NYC 2025 – Feb 7th. Register now to secure the Super Early Bird rate!

Artemis returns to New York on February 7th 2025 for the ninth conference in the series and our eighth in-person event held in the city, with around 400 attendees expected to join us at ILS NYC 2025, we are...

ERISA Lawsuit Alleges Mismanagement of Prescription Drug Benefits

Save as PDF A recently filed lawsuit against Johnson and Johnson (J&J) alleges that the company breached its fiduciary duties under ERISA by mismanaging its prescription drug benefits plan and failing to act prudently in several areas. Prudence focuses on...

LIC’s New Plan Jeevan Dhara 2 (Plan No. 872)

LIC has announced to launch of a new pension product with the name of LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2. LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2 is a Non-Linked, Non-Participating, Individual. Savings, Deferred Annuity plan. In LIC’s Jeevan Dhara 2 proposer has the option...

Empire Life Blog 2024 Semi-annual Market Outlook: U.S. equities

Market sentiment now indicates that rate cuts will not occur until the third quarter of 2024. Despite signs of strength, the direction of the economy and the likelihood of a recession remain uncertain. Relations between the U.S. and China...

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