Many states have laws to protect consumers against health insurance companies that act in bad faith, including laws providing compensation or punitive damages as legal recourse for such actions. To have any hope of succeeding with your lawsuit against an insurer, it must first be demonstrated that they owed you a duty of care; additionally, […]

With two full-time employees or more, you may qualify for health insurance through a small business group plan. Other options for small businesses may include health reimbursement arrangements and tax stipends. Size varies greatly among small businesses depending on industry and employee count, while larger organizations generally produce greater revenues than their smaller counterparts. Health […]

Indexed universal life insurance offers potentially tax-advantaged cash value accumulation and death benefit protection, but you should do your homework prior to making any purchase decisions. Make sure the plan’s financial strength and history can withstand scrutiny before investing. As this product requires extensive expertise and specialization, it is imperative to work with an advisor […]

Many car insurance policies include towing as part of their liability coverage, so any damages caused by your trailer to people or property are covered. However, towing and storage fees can quickly add up; therefore, it would be wise to invest in comprehensive coverage that offers roadside assistance as well. Liability Coverage Liability coverage is […]

It is human nature to believe that there will never be any harm, or even close to it. Sometimes things can go wrong. Unexpected events can happen at any moment. It’s important to have insurance. This includes professional liability insurance, business insurance, and liability insurance. The old saying is “Hope for good, but be prepared for the worst.” […]

Though it is not something you want to think about, the possibility of losing or being stolen from your favourite piece of jewelry is not one that you should ignore. Many victims of theft or loss find it difficult and frustrating to claim on their insurance. Insurance companies are known for their extraordinary ability to “wriggle” with […]

The Principles Based Valuation (PBV), has received a lot of support from the industry. Instead of using prescribed methods, assumptions and tables to calculate statutory reserves, they will be calculated based on actuarial judgement in accordance with best practice standards. Before reserves are officially released, it is crucial that such reserves be peer reviewed by another professional […]

Nearly everyone has an insurance product, as I explained in the first article of this series, Corporate Body Snatching and Customer Rustling – How Insurance and Investment Companies Steal Customers For Huge Profits. Here I’m going to focus on Property and Casualty Insurance. Also known as Auto and Homeowner’s, this is how people can be tricked […]

Insurance agency owners are quickly embracing this concept, but they face many challenges. This includes developing a fund growth strategy, making additional investments in their businesses, creating a perpetuation plan, and optimizing employee productivity. All of this while being tax-advantaged. ESOPs are a viable option for principals and agency owners who face any or all of these […]

What is Section 125? Section 125 Plans are one type of group insurance benefits an employer may offer. These Section 125 plans are also called cafeteria plans and flexible benefit plans. These plans were first described in the Internal Revenue Code Section 125 in 1978. However, they didn’t become popular until 1986 when tax laws changed and […]