Lessons Learned: Open Enrollment 2018
By Tricia Godin, Employee Benefits Advisor Many employers who offer health benefits have completed their annual open enrollments for 2018. Of these businesses, how many […]
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Contractors’ Insurance: Change Orders & Work Adjustments- Are You Covered?
By Brian Pilarski, Commercial Insurance Advisor The plans are drawn up, the materials are on site. On paper, everything looks great, ready to roll. Installation […]
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The Illusion of Cheap & Good Insurance: Endless Pursuit of the Cheapest Business Insurance
By Brian Pilarski, Brown & Brown of Detroit Commercial Insurance Advisor I talk with hundreds of privately-held business owners, managers, and leaders throughout the year. […]
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“Do You Want Fries with Your Insurance?” Order-Taking & Your Insurance Purchase
By Brian Pilarski, Brown & Brown of Detroit Commercial Insurance Advisor Walking into a fast-serve restaurant, we quickly scan the menu and submit our order. […]
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Contract or Commodity: The Sequel
By Todd Piersol, Executive Vice President, Brown & Brown of Detroit A couple years ago I posted a an article called Contract or Commodity: https://www.bbdetroit.com/contract-or-commodity/ […]
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“Insurance? Oh… Umm… Crazy weather lately, huh?” WHY I Work in Insurance
By Brian Pilarski, Commercial Insurance Advisor With the latest holiday season comes another set of awkward responses when people ask what I do for a […]
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Commercial Flood Insurance is All the Same, Right?
By Drew Strouse, Commercial Insurance Advisor I’ve never constructed a more incorrect statement regarding insurance in all my seven years in the business! Commercial flood […]
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Just in Time for the Holidays: The IRS Announces Intention to Access Pay or Play Penalties
The IRS recently “announced” its intentions to access penalties under the Employer Shared Responsibility Penalty (ESRP)- also known as “pay or play penalties.” This announcement […]
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Selling Your Interest in a Business? Talk to Your Insurance Advisor!
By Brian Pilarski, Commercial Insurance Advisor, Brown & Brown of Detroit Over the past few years, with improved economic conditions and better run companies, we […]
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Don’t Be a Victim: Steps You Can Take to Prevent Wire Fraud
By Dan West, Brown & Brown of Detroit Commercial Insurance Advisor In 2017, more business is conducted online and via email than ever before. While […]
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Exclude Yourself! Michigan Workers’ Compensation Exclusion Options
By Dan West, Brown & Brown of Detroit Commercial Insurance Advisor As commercial insurance advisors, we are frequently asked about excluding sole proprietors, officers, or […]
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Exploring Strategies to Reduce Cost & Improve Healthcare Quality
By Tricia Godin, Brown & Brown of Detroit Employee Benefits Advisor Improving the quality of care is one of the most desirable and efficient ways […]
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The Second Lock on the Door… Two Factor Authentication
By Jim Libs, CPCU, Brown & Brown of Detroit Commercial Insurance Advisor Rarely a day goes by where we haven’t been inundated with news of […]
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Consider a Life Insurance Policy Before Co-Signing on a Student Loan
By Jennifer Hamel, Brown & Brown of Detroit Personal Insurance Advisor Due to continuously rising college tuition rates, the cost for students to advance their […]
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Small Businesses CAN Overcome Administrative Challenges
By Tricia Godin, Employee Benefits Advisor Small business owners often perform multiple roles within their company, including but not limited to Human Resources, Operations, and […]
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