While insurance may not be top of mind as you go through life’s changes and challenges, it is a critical tool to help keep your family and assets safe. By minding your insurance gaps and working with a knowledgeable agent and reputable carrier in identifying your unique risks, you can assure your family has the protection it needs.
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Five Steps to Consider When Creating a Prenup
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Couples nearing marriage often confront challenging questions and must make difficult decisions around complex, emotionally charged issues. Somewhere in the process of sorting out financial and estate planning decisions, the question on whether to have a prenuptial agreement may emerge. Here are steps that you and your families may find helpful in making the prenup experience more successful, and potentially avoid some fatal flaws.
Ten Dynamic Forces for Change (2021)
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Each year brings new possibilities – and 2021 is no different. Emerging from the pandemic. Deepening social change. More predictable U.S. politics. The way we see it, 2021 will be a year many families turn optimistic and begin to act on rising opportunities. And while much remains uncertain, some changes are already either steaming ahead, or emergent on the horizon. These Forces for Change are what you will need to prepare for, through 2021 and beyond.
Why is Water Damage Such a Big Deal?
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Water damage is consistently among the most common and severe causes of loss to homes. It is amazing to see the damage that water can do. Water carved the Grand Canyon—just think what it does to drywall or plaster. By being proactive and arming yourself with knowledge, you can prevent or mitigate the damage.
Browsing Safely Online
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Going on the internet can put your devices and personal details at risk from unexpected online threats like malware and ransomware. Learn about the threats and see some internet safety tips to help keep your devices and data safe when you browse online.
Best-In-Class Insurance Advisors: A Checklist
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When selecting an insurance advisor, make sure the person is part of the best-in-class group. Use this checklist to help pick the right one for you and your family.
4 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Home
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When it comes to buying a new home, there can be many unknowns. However, uncovering the issues and hidden risks earlier in the process can help you make a more informed buying decision. As part of your lifestyle and property management best practices, there are four important questions—including matters of insurance and geographical risks—that should be asked to help reveal the full story of a home before purchasing it.
Cybersafe Solutions: Fundamentals Checklist
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From phishing emails and identity theft to fraudulent money transfer requests, cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target individuals and their assets. This fundamentals checklist and recommendations can help protect you, your family, and your assets.
2020 was a year of diverse risks marked by a global pandemic, a record number of storms, catastrophic wildfires, and ongoing threats to people and property from other perils, including cyber risks. When “unprecedented” is the new norm, there is a need for thoughtful risk management and insurance protection strategies as families and family offices adapt to the changing risk landscape.
The War on Retirement Plan Fees: Is Anyone Safe?
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Even the most well-run, retirement plans can be the target of an excessive fee claim, which can cost millions of dollars to defend and/or settle. Being prepared and taking the necessary steps—including obtaining fiduciary liability insurance—can help reduce the claims, mitigate the exposure, and protect against potentially devastating loss of personal assets.