Posts by: Mary Thompson
Are you prepared if you have unexpected health issues, car accident or disability? We always recommend considering disability insurance coverage on an individual or company basis because the unexpected can really set a family back. In fact, a few of our own employees have had to utilize both short and long-term disability benefits. Continue reading
Setting up employee benefits for your small or large business should not be a headache. Incorporating benefits into your employee package is a way to attract and retain employees. With all the changes to the way health care coverage has been implemented since the Affordable Care Act (ACA), to now with possible changes, it is no wonder business owners are concerned about what to offer in their package and what is necessary. One of the biggest hurdles is the basic understanding of the change in requirements that have been implemented in the industry over the past several years. Let’s go back to the basics and explain what a desirable employee benefits package may include. Continue reading
Mostly every American is required to carry some form of personal insurance, such as insurance to drive a car, to rent property, to have a home loan, or for their health care. When you are shopping for your insurance needs did you know that by bundling coverage you can save money each month? Just like a cable bill the more insurance policy you carry the greater the “bundle” discount. Bundling automobile and homeowners is the most common when it comes to personal insurance. Continue reading
Fall has arrived in many parts of the country, leaves are changing color, weather is getting cooler and interestingly this means insurance claims will also see a change. Surprisingly, fall and winter months are known for more automobile and home insurance claims; perhaps it’s the weather? Continue reading
Homeowners Insurance and properly insuring the homes contents is a hot topic lately, I wanted to revisit this topic with the current disasters our countries is facing both in Florida and in Texas. It is so important to know the contents of your home and have a detailed list of items to insure with your homeowners policy as well as in the event of a natural disaster where either total home loss occurs or partial. Having a list of valuable items can guide you in the claims process and help get your claim accepted in a timely manner. Continue reading
With a shift in Healthcare laws it is no wonder that Professional Liability “Medical Mal-Practice” insurance is changing as well. Over the past several years subtle changes in the healthcare industry have begun to relate to physician’s Professional Liability needs. With the increase in “E-visits”, a decrease in hospital stays, and of course the ever-evolving idea of healthcare reform, it is interesting that little is talked about when it comes to Professional Liability insurance needs for physicians. Continue reading
It is time to Celebrate American and our independence this year. Part of many Americans celebration will be lighting Fire Works. Are you prepared for the risk involved with this time less celebration of our country’s freedom? Consider the following safety checklist before you light anything this coming holiday. Continue reading
Construction Wrap-Up Insurance is a liability policy that serves as all-encompassing insurance which protects all contractors and subcontractors working on a construction project. It is intended for large projects that will be over $10 million in cost. There are different options the main two are owner Controlled insurance programs (OCIP) or contractor controlled insurance programs (CCIP), both have their own benefits and essentially will cover the same things. Lets explore the differences and reasons why some projects choose to have one or the other in place. Continue reading
