When 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…
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When 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…
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There 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…
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In 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…
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What 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…
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With 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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Ransomware has been a common term for cyberattacks for years, but privacy liability claims are on the rise and should be a concern for your organization. For years, ransomware was the parting gift after a system compromise, but litigation is the unwanted gift that keeps giving. The volume of litigation…
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Since 1996, the federal government has been protecting patient information through the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, better known as HIPAA. Those regulations were updated in Spring 2024, and all businesses with at least 50 employees are required to update their policies by Dec. 23, 2024. Implementing an initial…
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Following the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO on Dec. 4, organizations of all sizes have begun asking more questions about security and protection. Many are familiar with insurance products such as Directors & Officers or Executive Liability, which protect executives from potential lawsuits. But, what about protecting high-profile executives from…
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An FSA is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows employees to contribute a portion of their paycheck into a special account that can be used for qualifying medical expenses. The contributions are made on a pre-tax basis, reducing your taxable income and, therefore, lowering your overall tax liability. For 2024, the…
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