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Builders Risk Insurance & Winter Prep for Construction...

As winter approaches, builders and contractors face unique challenges regarding construction sites. The cold temperatures, snow, and ice can put your project at risk. However, with the right planning and insurance, you can protect your investment and keep your construction site running smoothly. Let’s discuss essential winter preparations for construction sites, focusing on the importance of Builders Risk Insurance.  Winterizing Your Construction Site  Before the winter chill sets in, it’s essential to winterize your construction site to minimize potential risks and ensure the safety of your project. Here are some key steps to take:  Protecting Equipment: Cold temperatures can have a negative impact on machinery and equipment. Make sure...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues. It is crucial to understand that mental illnesses are prevalent in the United States, affecting a significant portion of the population. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than fifty percent of individuals will experience a mental health diagnosis at some point in their lives. It is essential to recognize that mental health is dynamic and can be influenced by various factors such as stress, trauma, genetics, and lifestyle choices. Regularly checking in with yourself and loved ones can help in maintaining emotional...

Supplies to Have on Hand for a Power Outage

Power outages can be extremely inconvenient and at times scary. Keeping on top of a simple stockpile can help make all the difference when...

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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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...

Paycheck Pressure: How Financial Stress Crushes Employee Productivity

Work needs to be done and bills need to be paid. An employee must grapple with the reality of life as soon as they...

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...

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...

TWIA needs almost $5.8bn in reinsurance for 2025, as CRTF eroded by Beryl, PML rises

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) is looking at another relatively significant increase in its reinsurance purchase next year, as it projects it may...

What You Need To Know About Medicare Part A Coverage

Medicare is a government service that helps millions of aging people access the healthcare coverage they need at a low cost. There are two types of Medicare: Part A and Part B. Understanding Medicare regulations are complex, but it...

Understand the No Surprises Act’s Impact on Medical Bills

According to the American Medical Association, people in the U.S. spend more than $4 trillion on healthcare services annually. This figure may sound exaggerated, but if you’ve sought out medical treatment recently, you know just how costly healthcare can...

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Empire Life Blog The Unprecedented Scope and Investment Opportunity of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

The Fourth Industrial Revolution may be a watershed moment in human history, eclipsing the transformative power of its predecessors through the fusion of physical,...

Not a sign of doom and gloom if 2024 isn’t a record year for cat bonds: Brad Adderley, Appleby

Speaking with Artemis, Brad Adderley, Partner at global law firm Appleby, emphasised that while 2024 may not be a record year for catastrophe bond...

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5 Ways Covered California Can Assist You

Understanding health insurance and finding the right coverage isn’t always easy. There is a lot to comprehend, and often, accessing important and practical information...

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Updated Guidance on Expiration of Deadline Extensions

Save as PDF On Friday of last week, we notified you that certain benefit administration deadline extensions were set to expire on 2/28/21 barring any...

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Your Guide to Health Insurance Terminology: Deductibles

Deductibles in health insurance are a set amount you’ll have to pay for healthcare annually before your insurer begins paying for your healthcare expenses. Once you’ve paid off your deductible, you only pay the copayment or coinsurance for the...

CDC Announces Shorter Quarantine Guidelines After a COVID-19 Exposure

Save as PDF Edit 12/4/20: Please note that the CDC update indicates that local public health authorities make the final decisions about how long quarantine should last in the communities they serve, based on local conditions and needs. The CDC...

Finalized Family Glitch Fix To Help Families

Signed into law in 2010, the Affordable Care Act was meant to open affordable healthcare access to all Americans. As with any law, the optimism surrounding it was short-lived, especially as people realized it was not as accessible as...

Best Bundle Home and Auto Insurance to Save Money 

Bundling home and auto insurance is a smart way to save both time and effort. In this blog, we have covered various aspects of bundling that you need to know to secure the best bundle at the most affordable...

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...

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...

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...

Help your insurance agent help you

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...

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,...

How to leave a legacy

You don’t need to be a millionaire to leave a meaningful legacy to your loved ones. Here, how to begin thinking of your legacy, and how to begin building it now, in both monetary and value-based waysby Anna Davies...

Enjoy the bicycle boom: 5 tips for safe riding

Make yourself visible no matter the time of day.   The pandemic, rising fuel prices and climate change concerns – along with improved battery technology and e-bike options – have combined to create a...

The 2 Minute Foundation and Boshers Holiday Home Insurance

Last Updated on July 31, 2024 by adminDid you know that Boshers Insurance do more than provide high-quality insurance for Holiday Home owners? We also support The 2 Minute Foundation, a charity whose vision is to clean up the...

Government shuts the door on second home tax loophole

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...

Healthy Eating Tips on a Budget

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...

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...

Preparing your home for vacation

Vacation is for fun and relaxation. Help save yourself some worry about what could be happening at home by protecting it from theft and damage while you are away. Here is a checklist we have developed to help you have...

The Kovacic Family’s Real Life Disability Insurance Story

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Empire Life Blog Using an FHSA to benefit from tax-free growth

Dean is a single Canadian in his twenties looking forward to buying his first home. He’s planning to increase his home savings as his income grows over time. Dean’s advisor recommends a First Home Savings Account (FHSA) because it...

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...

A Retailer’s Guide to Loss Prevention

More than $112 billion was lost to retail shrinkage in a recent year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Retail loss, or “shrinkage” as it is commonly called, is a severe problem in the United States. A retailer...

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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...

The Tax Tango-Can Life Insurance be Taxed?: A Policyholder’s Guide

Ah, life insurance. A pillar of financial security, a safety net for loved ones, and… a potential tax tango? While the primary purpose of life insurance isn’t to enrich Uncle Sam, there are indeed scenarios where this financial instrument...

Working With a Health Insurance Broker to Find the Right Plan

Whether you’re a business owner trying to find the best healthcare plan for your employees, or you are simply in the market for a health insurance plan, utilizing the services of a broker can save you money and time....

CDC Announces Shorter Quarantine Guidelines After a COVID-19 Exposure

Save as PDF Edit 12/4/20: Please note that the CDC update indicates that local public health authorities make the final decisions about how long quarantine should last in the communities they serve, based on local conditions and needs. The CDC...

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to the ACA’s Individual Mandate

Save as PDF On June 17, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) individual mandate in a 7-2 ruling.  This lawsuit was filed in 2018 by 18 states as a...

7 Secrets to Finding a TPA that Fits Your Needs

Self-funding is an ideal way for small to midsize businesses to save on health insurance costs. Part of the self-funding puzzle is finding a TPA that will meet your needs and help you enjoy the benefits that self-funded insurance...

Now Insurance Technology Solutions Can Rewrite the Story of Insurance

A century from now, business historians will still be studying how Tesla recreated the automotive and transportation industry. The lessons they learn will be the same that can drive insurance technology decisions today. For starters, Tesla conquered the twin issues...

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