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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 […]

Tips For Preparing And Having Group Employee Benefit Meetings

It is not easy to educate and communicate with employees about the benefits offered by their employer and broker(s) before the “Enrollment Period”. The Employer and Broker must collaborate to make the Benefit Plan Design, the Programs, and/or Services clear and understandable for the employees and their families. Effective “Group Meetings”, including preparation and follow-up, can have […]