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    What is Travel Protection Insurance and Do I Need It?

    Travel insurance can minimize the financial risks associated with traveling. From accidents to illness to lost luggage, travel insurance has you covered. Vacations are usually an exciting time, filled with anticipation and activity planning. What travelers seldom plan for, however, are events that are a little less sun-and-fun and a little more doom-and-gloom.  Interruptions, cancellations, […]

    July 11, 2022

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    It’s Prom Season! 4 Tips to Keep Your Teen Safe

    Corsages, limousines, too much cologne, and a million and one selfies. That’s right, it’s prom season again! Learn how to keep your teen safe on this milestone night. Prom — a time of exhilaration and celebration for teens eager to get out and enjoy themselves, but a nerve-wracking test of trust for even the most […]

    June 13, 2022

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    4 Ways to Lower Your Skin Cancer Risk

    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 4 ways you can help to lower your risk of skin cancer while enjoying the sun safely. Warm spring weather is the perfect antidote to the cabin fever that winter often inspires, especially the idea of getting some sun on your face. Though getting some fresh air […]

    May 9, 2022

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    8 Tips to Shorten the Life of Workers’ Comp Claims

    One workers’ compensation claim can send your experience modifier spiraling out of control if the injured employee stays away from work for an extended period of time. The longer they are off work, the more costly the claim becomes since they will continue receiving temporary disability payments. That’s in addition to any medical expenses that […]

    April 29, 2022

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    Employers See Staff Drop Coverage, Sign Up on Exchanges

    A surge in federal government subsidies has led many people to drop their employer-sponsored health insurance and instead seek out coverage on government-run Affordable Care Act exchanges, according to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation. Subsidies, which were increased substantially by COVID-19 stimulus legislation, are so large for some who purchase coverage on exchanges […]

    April 29, 2022

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    Think Like a Risk Manager to Reduce Your Insurance Costs

    All large corporations and national businesses have someone in charge of risk management, if not a whole department. But hiring a risk specialist or dedicating a number of employees to that kind of work is typically too expensive for most small and mid-sized companies. So, this risk mitigation typically is left to the business owner […]

    April 29, 2022

  • Cal/OSHA Urges Employers to Protect Outdoor Workers Against Heat Illness

    As we get closer to another scorching California summer, Cal/OSHA is reminding employers with outdoor workers to take precautions to protect them against the heat. California employers need to be especially mindful as Cal/OSHA has workplace safety regulations governing the prevention of heat illness and the agency actively enforces its heat illness prevention standard. Employers […]

    April 29, 2022

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    Do I Need Flood Insurance For My New Home?

    Flood insurance offers a layer of protection for your home that stands up to even the worst natural disasters. Here are some reasons why you should consider adding it to your homeowner’s policy. When natural disasters, accidents, or other property-threatening events strike, homeowner’s insurance helps get your life back on track as soon as possible. […]

    April 11, 2022

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    5 Things to Consider to Help Lower Your Homeowners Insurance

    Homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home and its contents in the event of damage. Learn 5 ways to keep costs down on a new or existing policy. Much like paying for routine maintenance of a vehicle, your homeowner’s insurance policy is meant to do something very important: keep things running smoothly. In the […]

    March 14, 2022

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    How to Choose the Right Pet Insurance

    Choosing the right pet insurance can save you money in the long run. Here are four steps and strategies to help you find the right policy and get the most out of it. As any pet parent that’s ever been stuck with an unexpected vet bill can attest, pet insurance can be a lifesaver, both […]

    February 14, 2022