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Buy-Sell Agreements: What Happens If an Owner of a Closely Held Business Dies or Is Disabled?

Shareholders and business partners in closely held businesses should be aware of the possibility that one of their partners may die early or become permanently disabled. The estate of the deceased may stipulate that the business be passed to the family. This could cause serious problems for the business and its surviving partners. Sometimes, businesses that were […]

Department of Insurance Complaints – How to File a DOI Complaint

According to the State Departments of Insurance, consumers complain most about their claim settlements. Sometimes the insurer is at fault, but sometimes policyholders are responsible for not receiving the correct coverage. Today I will walk you through how to file an insurance claim complaint. The process will be used in Georgia, my home state. You can find the […]

Insurance Glossary of Terms

Assured: Those who are covered under an insurance policy. Benefit– Money paid to policyholders when they file a claim. Bid price – This is the selling price or cash in value of your unit holdings. Bonus– This refers to a policy with-profits. The money that is added to the benefit under the policy. The insurance company’s profits will […]

Alternate Risk Transfer (ART) – Insurance Strategies

Risk Management Alternate risk transfer is another way to say alternative methods of insurance or risk management. There are many. There are many options available, from self-insuring to the more basic option of not having insurance at all to “program business captives”, and there are many other strategies. It is important to know a few facts […]

Life Insurance Myths and Facts

Mythology and misinformation are rampant in life insurance. This article will dispel some myths and give useful information to assist consumers in making rational decisions about the purchase of life insurance. An earlier article, “Why Buying Term Insurance and Investing The Difference Is A Big FAIL!” was published. In an earlier article (“Why Buying Term and Investing […]