Monday, October 16, 2023
Getting a company car is a coveted perk for employees, but it can also cause some coverage issues with your personal auto policy.
The standard auto policy excludes coverage for non-owned vehicles furnished or available for your regular use.
This means you are relying solely...
Read More: Are You Covered for Personal Use of Company Vehicle?
Monday, October 16, 2023
As with all life insurance policies, the most important reason to own them is the tax-free transfer of a large lump sum to beneficiaries, at the death of the insured. It's a hugely valuable benefit to families and estates, and the protection of loved ones...
Friday, September 15, 2023
The majority of homeowner's insurance policies have what's known as "replacement coverage," which will cover the costs of repairs or reconstruction to rebuild your home to its original state after a covered event.
But thanks to rising costs of construction, including materials and manpower, some...
Read More: Is Replacement Cost the Right Coverage Option Amid Spiraling Costs?
Friday, September 15, 2023
Both employers and employees have much to gain from a solid voluntary benefits program.
For employees, being able to enroll in an insurance product through a workplace voluntary benefits program offers them the advantage of group pricing, the convenience of paying through payroll deduction,...
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
Life in most of parts of California comes with the inherent risk that an earthquake can strike suddenly and without warning.
You probably didn't know that the state has more than 10,000 seismic events every year, but fortunately most of them are too...
Read More: Earthquake Risk Requires Smart Planning and Insurance
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued new guidance for employers to provide reasonable accommodations for visually impaired workers who request it.
About 18.4% of all American adults have at least some difficulty with their vision, even when wearing corrective lenses, according...
Read More: EEOC Posts New Guidance on Visual Disabilities under the ADA
Monday, July 10, 2023
Many homeowners who are renovating their homes, or building a new one, make the expensive mistake of not securing additional coverage during the construction phase.
A fire may destroy your materials and equipment, or thieves clean you out in the dead of night. When...
Read More: Your Homeowner's Insurance Won't Cover Work Under Construction
Monday, July 10, 2023
Having a solid estate plan in place is the only way to make sure your assets are distributed as you wish, and funeral plans are covered.
If you pass away and do not have an estate plan, there will be no direction for how your...
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Too many families and small business owners overlook the foundational financial planning step of getting sufficient life insurance protection in place.
According to LIMRA, about 48% of U.S. families are significantly underinsured, and about 37 million Americans have no life coverage in place...
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
With many companies having decided to allow staff to work remotely permanently or split time between working at home and in the office, employers have to be especially careful about timekeeping and complying with wage and hour laws.
That includes requiring staff to show...
Read More: Transitioned to Remote Work? Don't Fall Afoul of Wage and Hour Laws