More than one million fires are reported by fire departments every year. The number of fires has risen substantially in recent years. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, in 2022 cooking was responsible for nearly half (47.7%) of home fires, followed by faulty heating, carelessness, and electrical malfunction. Fires cause…
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Health Benefit Trends Address Risk Management Employers grapple with offering benefits that sustain their organizations’ bottom line and meet the needs of employees. It gets harder every year and last year was no exception. Managing benefits, particularly health and wellness coverage, impacts profitability and as the war for talent escalates,…
Read MoreFebruary 2025 With 10 years of experience in the insurance and healthcare industry, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside some of the brightest minds in the field. Over the years, I’ve met with over 500 different organizations and personally consulted with more than 100 companies, ranging in size from…
Read MoreIf you use a gas grill, heat your home or spend time in an industrial facility, chances are you have used propane. It’s a well-established gas for many uses, but it can be dangerous. Below are some rules to practice safety in the household and the workplace by following regulations…
Read MoreWhen it comes to estate planning and protecting a family’s financial future, trust-owned life insurance (TOLI) can be a powerful tool. TOLI combines the benefits of life insurance coverage with the advantages of a trust, creating a comprehensive strategy that ensures a legacy is preserved while maximizing tax efficiency. What…
Read MoreWhen it comes to building a diversified investment portfolio, many individuals overlook an often-underappreciated asset class: cash value life insurance. Life insurance provides essential financial protection for families and businesses. It can also serve as a valuable asset that offers potential growth and tax advantages. Life Insurance as a Diversified…
Read MoreThere has long been a debate whether a focus on public health at the local level really makes a difference in health outcomes. Joel Pszczolkowski, a benefits analyst with Taylor Oswald, collaborated with other researchers to shed some light on the issue. The findings, published in the journal Springer’s Discover…
Read MoreIn today’s highly competitive housing market, you may be excited when you think you’ve found the perfect home: a condominium in your price range with a great location and the promise of no lawn maintenance. Before you finalize your purchase, carefully review the association bylaws and the association’s master insurance…
Read MoreWhat does winter weather mean to you? -Fluffy piles of snow? -Ice storm followed by rain? -Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures? -Strong winds? -Snow, after snow, after more snow for weeks at a time? -Power outages due to ice, wind or snow? There are no wrong answers here. Depending on the type…
Read MoreWith 2025 kicking off, people have reached out asking what this year has in store for the health insurance market. Tough question, with a lot of nuances. As the M&A market (hopefully) substantially improves, deal teams want to know how to forecast trend into quality of earnings and purchase price…
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