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Sump Pump Maintenance: Keeping...

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A Homeowners Guide to...

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3 Keys to Empowering Your Clients for Self-Funded...

Highlights Dave Chase, founder of Health Rosetta, met with Mike Schroeder, president and founder of Roundstone, to host an insightful webinar. This webinar revealed some of the most eye-opening inefficiencies of traditional, fully insured health plans. Among the topics presented, viewers learned three powerful questions advisors should ask their clients to get to the root of healthcare inefficiencies and find cost-saving opportunities.   Only 27 cents of every healthcare dollar goes to the actual healthcare providers—the doctors, nurses, and clinicians who treat patients. The rest—a staggering 73 cents—goes to overhead and administrative costs.   Industry leaders Dave Chase of Health Rosetta and Mike Schroeder of Roundstone tackle this challenge head-on in our webinar,...

Empire Life Blog 2024 Semi-annual Market Outlook: Canadian...

The Bank of Canada has expressed confidence that inflation will continue to move towards the 2% target. Canadian consumers will require further rate cuts and more time to alleviate pressure from their large debt-loads. The Trans Mountain Pipeline and LNG Canada project will create a positive backdrop for Canadian oil and natural gas. 2024 overview1 First quarter GDP grew at an annualized rate of 1.7%, lower than the central bank’s 2.8% estimate.2 However, inflation has continued to decline, allowing the Bank of Canada to lower its key interest rate by 25 bps twice to 4.5%. This has contributed to a weakening Canadian dollar, which was down 3.2% as...

Snowbirds: How to Winterize Your Home While You’re Away

If you are a snowbird that heads south for the winter, there are several key things you can do to help winterize your vacant...

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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Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

Save as PDF Since ChatGPT was released just over a year ago, business leaders in nearly every industry are increasingly investigating the potential uses of...

ILS investor entry an important milestone in cyber risk market: Moody’s

The emergence of an insurance-linked securities (ILS) market for cyber risk is seen as a critical component for the future expansion of that line...

Affordable Housing Insurance Challenges: Understanding the Market

Save as PDF Whether you are an owner, developer or property manager working in the affordable housing industry, you are undoubtedly facing challenges related to...

CATCo exchange-listed retrocession fund to be wound up

As the Markel CATCo retrocessional reinsurance investment portfolio story begins to draw towards its natural run-off conclusion, the Board of the London listed fund...

Property reinsurance renewal stability forecast. No hardening despite hurricanes: AM Best

At the January 2025 reinsurance renewals, rating agency AM Best is anticipating that property and catastrophe reinsurance rates will remain relatively stable and that...

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...

How Named Storms Affect Your Insurance Coverage

When a hurricane is on the way, you have to act fast. While you’re making an evacuation plan or stocking up on bottled water, the last thing you want to be thinking is, “Will my insurance cover what happens after...

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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...

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Snowbirds: How to Winterize Your Home While You’re Away

If you are a snowbird that heads south for the winter, there are several key things you can do to help winterize your vacant home. Taking the right winterization steps can help protect your home from theft, water damage, heating or...

How much car insurance do I need?

Determining how much insurance you need to be fully protected and fit into your budget is a tricky task. Many factors come into play when answering this question. Things like state minimums, lender requirements, and the value of your...

Figuring Out What Percentage of Employee Premiums To Cover

Employees love quality health insurance coverage since it offers protection and peace of mind. It is also a benefit for employers, as it helps them recruit top-tier talent and boost productivity. Healthier employees make good business sense all around....

Top 3 Essential Tips 2024

Florida workers compensation exemption renewal is crucial for many business owners seeking to manage costs, especially in a state like Florida with its specific rules and regulations. Here’s a quick breakdown for those hurriedly seeking info:Purpose: The exemption allows...

Allstate Files Patent Application For “Insurance VR Simulator”

Virtual reality, or VR for short, may have some limited applications outside of video games and entertainment, but major US insurer Allstate Insurance Company believes there is potential in the technology for use in the insurance industry. Last week...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Learn about insurance so you can choose like a pro

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...

Glenn Insurance & Nationwide Donate $2,000 to Support Avanzar’s Mission in South Jersey

(From left to right: Michael F. Thomas, Executive Vice President, Glenn Insurance; Susan Sykes, Senior Commercial Lines Underwriter, Glenn Insurance; Tim Glenn, President, Glenn Insurance; Claudia Ratzlaff, CEO, Avanzar; Cheryl Tamasitis, Associate Vice President, Nationwide; and Ross Setlow, Territory...

Summer! Time for play … and maybe some work, too

Sharing a meal from the grill is a great way to kick off the summer this holiday weekend.   Memorial Day traditionally marks the beginning of summer: time to grill on the patio, take the...

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Your agent is best positioned to advise you when they have all the facts.   Your local independent insurance agent is prepared to create a personalized coverage plan tailored to meet your and your family’s...

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...

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...

Consumer Protection Assistance is Essential in a Group Legal Plan — Legal Insurance Blog — December 14, 2023

As an employer, you are responsible for providing your employees with a comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare, retirement plans, and even legal assistance. However, most employers need to pay more attention to the importance of consumer protection assistance...

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Welcome, friends! Today we’re diving into a topic that may not seem as exciting as winning the lottery but is far more reliable: insurance. Now, before you start snoring, let me assure you—this is important stuff! Think of insurance as your financial bodyguard, your...

November is National American Diabetes Month

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...

It’s That Time of Year Again – Do You Know How to Be Compliant in Handling Your MLR Rebate?

Employers with insured group health plans may soon receive a medical loss ratio (MLR) rebate from their health insurance issuers. Issuers who did not meet the applicable MLR percentage for the last calendar year must provide rebates to plan...

Physician Mortgages: How to Skip the PMI and Save

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Shoreham Bank Physician Mortgage Review (Updated 2024)

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Navigating Group Health Insurance Policies

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China financial regulator continues to promote Hong Kong for catastrophe bonds

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Open Enrollment 2022 Is Here

Open enrollment is the period when you can change your insurance plan or sign up for a new insurance plan. Open enrollment generally occurs in the winter months, so you can choose your coverage for the upcoming year. This...

Medicare Health Insurance Broker Explains COVID-19 Coverage

Older adults are one of the groups most at risk from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control, along with those who live in a long-term care facility or nursing home. Another group at higher risk...

Cybersecurity in the Age of AI

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2023 Whole Life Company Asset Yield Trend • The Insurance Pro Blog

Podcast: Play in new window | Download A number of years ago, we stopped regularly updating various analyses we performed on the insurance industry. This, of course, brought on questions. What motivated our decision to end this practice? Was there...

Seniors & Older Pets: Specialized Coverage Options for Geriatric Animals

“This post may contain affiliate links, if you click a link we may earn a commission if you purchase from that merchant.” Pet insurance is an essential investment for pet owners, especially for senior pets. As our furry friends age,...

Using PEPY Cost As A Benchmark For Employees

Highlights  PEPY refers to your per-employee-per-year cost, an important employee health benefits plan metric. Your PEPY presents the cost per employee of your health benefits plan. Reducing your PEPY with cost-containment strategies lowers overall health insurance costs and saves you money. With...

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