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The Cost of Lapsed Coverage: How Missed Insurance Payments Can Hurt You
The renewal notice is buried under unopened mail. Money’s tight this month, so you tell yourself the personal insurance payment — whether for your home, auto, or renters policy — can wait. However, insurance companies don’t wait long. Most policies include a grace period of 10 to 30 days —...
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Business owners understand that success requires more than just profits. It also requires you to prepare for the unexpected. Business interruption insurance offers one such safety net. This coverage is often overlooked, despite its importance in providing financial support for businesses to cover their ongoing expenses when unforeseen events disrupt…
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Our lives are increasingly conducted online putting us in danger of one potential cyber attack after another. You hear it on the news regularly now - identity theft, phishing attempts, online threats - it's likely you or someone you know has been the victim of at least one cyber attack.…
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The holidays are just around the corner. And while it's easy to become caught up in the excitement of planning out-of-town travel, giving yourself peace of mind is equally important before you leave. Taking proactive measures and having adequate auto insurance can make your holiday travel less stressful. Maintain Auto…
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After investing in a new home, purchasing enough homeowners insurance is a vital next step. To issue a policy, an insurance company will need to assess the value of your home, regardless of your purchase price. Once you buy a homeowners insurance policy, you also have to agree to a…
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The insurance industry has undergone a transformation in recent years with the integration of artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing fraud detection, underwriting, claims and the customer experience. Insurance professionals have embraced the opportunities that generative AI presents, using it as a tool to enhance the customer experience by offering advanced underwriting…
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When it comes to auto insurance, many of us are familiar with the basics: liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage. However, two other types of coverage are often overlooked, yet essential for anyone on the roads, and they are uninsured motorist and underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage. In this article, we'll define…
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It takes years to build a positive image for your company, but only moments for it to crumble. One significant threat to your brand reputation is the risk of product recalls. Recalls can be devastating not only in terms of financial losses and lawsuits but also in the lost trust…
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There's no better time than the present to buy life insurance. Not only is September Life Insurance Awareness Month, but as Donald Fagen famously said, "We're not getting any younger." The older we get, generally the more expensive life insurance becomes. Putting a policy off for "down the road" will…
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What is a Certificate of Insurance? A Certificate of Insurance (COI) is a document outlining the coverages of the insured. It can be issued by the insurance carrier or an insurance agency. A Certificate of Insurance will contain important basics such as policy expiration dates and individuals covered. It will…
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