I’m on Medicaid but it’s time to enroll into Medicare?

I am currently on Medicaid, but I’m due to enroll into Medicare and I don’t know what to do. Medicaid is a federal and state funded program that helps with medical costs for individuals that qualify due to limit income or other resources.  Medicaid helps with benefits not normally covered by Medicare.  If you are […]

Why did house insurance premiums start going up in 2020?

Great read on what is driving homeowner’s insurance rates right now: If you opened your home insurance bill recently and noticed it’s significantly higher, you’re not alone. In fact, homeowners across the nation are facing rising home insurance bills regardless of their insurance company. Why is my home insurance bill so high? Short answer: It’s more […]

Affordable Disability Insurance for Hairdressers and more!

Most hair stylists today working in salons and spa’s are paid as 1099 employees, which means they are actually self- employed sub contractors. A drawback of being self employed is that most booth renting hair dressers aren’t given the option to enroll into a Group Disability Insurance plan.  The lack of disability insurance becomes an […]

What is the best safety tip for contractors?

Pekin Insurance Company has a long history of success in providing insurance coverages to commercial and residential contractors.  Contractors continue to be a target market for Pekin Insurance.  Contractors pose a variety of challenges in regards to safety.  This includes working in small groups or independently, lack of supervision, driving exposures, working from heights, working […]

Truckers, access your FMCSA motor carrier data.

Acuity Insurance Company has partnered with the Central Analysis Bureau (CAB) to provide trucking customers with resources and tools to help them run a safe, profitable operation. Acuity trucking customers can now directly access their FMCSA motor carrier data in a user-friendly CAB dashboard that includes many helpful tools and reports also used by insurers […]

What does Medicare Part A and Part B cover?

Do you know what coverage you are getting when you sign up for Medicare?  Medicare is a government funded insurance.  You enroll in Medicare though the Social Security office when you are of age or if you qualify through a qualifying disability.  When you qualify for Medicare you are able to get Part A, and […]

BOAT SAFETY 101 – Run your blower motors!

It’s almost boating season again, thus another reminder to run your engine blower for several minutes prior to starting your watercraft.  Sadly too many people either aren’t aware they need to run their blowers or are in too big of a hurry to do so.   Inboard and Inboard / Outboard engines are tucked inside confined […]

Are you taking your required minimum distributions?

Are you taking your required minimum distributions?  Since we aren’t accountants, and don’t want to provide you bad information, we wanted to share the Retirement Plan and IRA Required Minimum Distributions FAQs provided by the IRS website.  You can see the original content by clicking here.  But here’s what it says: The Setting Every Community […]

Why auto insurance costs are on the rise….

Why Auto Insurance Costs Are on the Rise It seems like everything is getting more expensive these days, and that includes auto insurance. According to a recent study by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies, there are many reasons why this is happening. Here are five of them. February 14, 2022 | Auto / Acuity […]