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Five Ways to Help Weather the Ups and Downs of the Commercial Property Market

Commercial property owners and developers have had a tough time in recent years dealing with the effects of extreme weather. However, in 2025, they may be facing a new challenge – tariffs. As tariffs continue to fluctuate, impacted countries are considering retaliating with tariffs of their own on American goods.…

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The Challenges of Vacant Property

During and after the pandemic, everyone with more than a piggy bank and a bicycle was affected. Though the economy is healthy now, the commercial real estate market likely has changed forever due to many people working from home at least part time. For property owners and insurance companies alike,…

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Refreshed Wellness Program Boosts Employee Engagement: A Case Study

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Problem A commercial real estate company had an incentive-based program that rewarded employees for going to their physician, being tobacco-free, and providing choices to learn and participate in mutually essential activities. The company highly valued preventive screening and early detection, and they wanted to provide additional resources for employees when…

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The State of the Hard Real Estate Insurance Market and the Importance of Underwriter Comfort

With the hard insurance market continuing what may soon be a historical run, manufacturers and distributors across the country are clamoring to gain clarity and control of their terms and premiums. This hard market has many contributing factors, including rising replacement costs, capacity going down as losses pile up, and…

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Behind the Curtain: A Conversation with an Insurance Underwriter

Did you ever wonder why your insurance broker asks—or should be asking—for so much information during the policy purchase process? It’s not that we’re nosy or want to make you jump through hoops. It’s because the more information you share and the more proactive you are, the more we can…

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[Live Webcast Oct. 21] Commercial Real Estate: Where it Stands Now

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Join us Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 10-11 a.m. ET for a webinar discussing Cincinnati’s Commercial Real Estate market. Panelists include professionals in the insurance, retail, mortgage banking, and investment sales businesses. You will leave with an understanding of where the Real Estate market stands in the Tri-State area. Featured Presenters…

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Real Estate Risk Management Evolves with Developers

John Mark Tichar

Real estate developers are a unique breed. It takes a special Developer to identify successful development or acquisition opportunities, conduct due diligence, arrange financing, raise capital from investors, work with local government, design, build, lease, and successfully manage a project. Deals are complex, with an overwhelming amount of daily decisions…

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Escalating Rental Market Calls for Innovative Coverage

John Mark Tichar

More than 34% of Americans rent their homes, which is the highest rate since 1965, according to a 2025 report by the U.S. Census Bureau. While this is great news for landlords who often find more tenant candidates than available units, it also increases the risk in tenant liabilities. Oswald…

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The Eye of the Storm: Hurricane Aftermath Lingers for Commercial Properties

John Mark Tichar

The 2017 hurricane season was like no other in history. Many faced devastation unseen in recent history. For commercial property owners, having professional risk advisors and the right insurance coverages offered better recovery experiences and quicker relief, even as impacts linger. According to National Geographic, 2017 was the most expensive…

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