What Do My Dashboard Warning Lights Mean?
What do your car dashboard symbols mean? On the Road 3 min read Every car has a series of different lights on its dashboard. Sometimes, deciphering the meaning of these symbols can feel impossible. Many of the icons are indicators for various systems in your vehicle, and some — like the check engine light or the battery light — […]
Insurance Company Losses Continue to Mount in 2023
US P/C Industry Turns in $32.2B Underwriting Loss After 9 Months December 8, 2023 / Insurance Journal U.S. property/casualty underwriting results deteriorated during the first nine months of 2023 to a loss of $32.2 billion. The result, highlighted in short financial review from AM Best, is $7.6 billion worse than the same period a […]
Contractors Celebrate Employees, Subs, and Clients This Holiday Season
Celebrating Your Employees, Subcontractors, and Clients This Holiday Season These past few years have been a challenging and stressful time for many in the construction industry as we faced the rise of material prices, supply chain issues, lack of skilled labor, and trying to stay healthy. This has forced many contractors to see the value […]
Study Shows Interest in Life Insurance at All-Time High
New Study Shows Interest in Life Insurance at All-Time High in 2023 4/24/2023 Data from LIMRA and Life Happens reveals younger Americans have the greatest need and desire to buy life insurance WINDSOR, Conn. and Washington, D.C., April 24, 2023—While two-thirds of Americans report their lives have largely returned to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Why are cars still catching on fire in 2023?
What causes a car to catch on fire? 3 min read While modern cars are generally safe, there are several potential causes of car fires that pose a risk for any vehicle. Some makes and models of cars may be more susceptible to destructive blazes, such as electric vehicles with lithium-ion batteries that are […]
The Medicare Annual Election Period ended December 7th
The Medicare Annual Election Period ended December 7th –Let’s start the new year on the right track! The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) has ended, and if you made changes to your plan for the upcoming year, there are a few essential things to remember. Be sure to keep an eye out for mail from […]
Does Your Safety Program Satisfy OSHA Requirements?
As a contractor, do you have a Safety Program that will satisfy OSHA requirements? 2 MIN READ Many small to medium companies without a designated safety coordinator on staff do not have a formal, written safety program and may have not realized the need for one. For example, HVAC and plumbing technicians face job hazards […]
Things just keep getting worse in Florida
From the Insurance Journal: US Senate Committee Wants Investigation Into Florida Citizens’ Loss Reserves By William Rabb | December 1, 2023 The chairman of the U.S. Senate’s Budget Committee has begun an investigation into Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. and how the state-created insurer plans to address potential underwriting losses from extreme weather events in coming years. […]
Does Your Business Have the Cyber Coverage It Needs?
Does Your Business Have the Cyber Coverage It Needs? According to Verizon’s 2022 Data Breach Investigation Report, small businesses are just as vulnerable—if not more vulnerable—to cyberattacks as large organizations. Small businesses typically have fewer IT resources to help prevent and mitigate cyber threats, which can make them an easy target. Preventing cyberattacks starts with implementing […]
What Should I Know About Universal Life Insurance?
Here’s What You Should Know About Universal Life Insurance When you hear the term “universal life insurance,” you might recognize it or remember hearing about it, but do you really know what it means? To answer some of your questions about universal life insurance, we talked to the life product services team at Auto-Owners Insurance. […]