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Behind the rise of auto insurance premiums

Personal auto insurance costs are now nearly 20% higher on average than a decade ago. In 2025, personal auto insurance rates rose by 1.1% nationwide,…

Naming a minor as your life insurance beneficiary is risky

When setting up or updating a life insurance policy, naming your children as beneficiaries may feel like the natural choice. Insurance carriers, however, typically cannot…

Why jewelry coverage is worth its weight in gold

Jewelry is personal. In life’s journey, jewelry becomes a tangible representation of our most precious moments, representing cherished memories, milestones, and connections with loved ones.…

Buying an office location? Why an LLC may be right for you

Author: This article was originally published by Malecki Brooks Ford Law Group, LLC. To view the article, click here. Your business is thriving and you…

Planning around anticipated IRS benefit updates

Employee benefits programs operate within a complex regulatory framework, and annual IRS guidance assistsemployers determine the contribution limits, exclusions and thresholds that apply to their…

Governance best practices for nonprofits

Governance refers to the strategic direction of an organization and encompasses a variety of functions, such as financial viability and the extent to which the…

What is inland marine insurance? Key questions to ask your agent

Despite the name, inland marine insurance does not cover ocean cargo. Instead, it is designed to protect property that may be away from your premises…

Navigating today’s economy: Strategic insights for business leadership

Market researcher and analyst Alex Chausovsky recently delivered an analysis of the current state of the U.S. economy and what to expect in the coming…

5 ways to win a deal

In a competitive transaction, the difference between a smooth close and a messy surprise often comes down to what you uncover before the ink is…

Open enrollment: Renewal checklist

As employers prepare for open enrollment and the upcoming renewal season, many are facing the same challenge: how do you make sure all the moving…

Nonprofit conferences, connections & client insights: What we’ve learned in Q4 2026

Our nonprofit team works tirelessly to stay on top of the latest industry news and trends so they can provide innovative recommendations to their clients. Our…

Health care industry cybersecurity challenges

Health care providers have increasingly utilized technology and are turning to digitization. Innovations such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), digital billing systems and connected devices…

CMS Retitles ICHRAs as CHOICE Arrangements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently unveiled a new name for individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements (ICHRAs), now referred to as CHOICE…

The impact of tariffs and supply chain disruptions

Tariffs are fees levied on imported goods based on factors such as their type, value, quantity and country of origin. U.S. tariffs can shift in…

How commercial insurance applications impact your coverage

When businesses buy commercial insurance, they often focus on limits, deductibles and policy terms. Yet the insurance application is equally important. It is a legal…

Shadow AI and the risks of employees using unauthorized AI tools

Artificial intelligence (AI) can help employees summarize documents, analyze data and streamline other routine responsibilities. However, workers may adopt AI tools before their employers can…

Managing Fire Risk Across the Wood Products Supply Chain: From Forest Operations to Combustible Dust in the Plant

Wood products companies do not address fire risk in one place. They manage it across an entire operating system from timberlands and logging sites to…

Staged accidents remain a growing risk for fleets nationwide

Staged accidents continue to present a serious and costly risk for commercial fleets. While recent alerts have pointed to elevated activity in New York and…

Anticipating and removing common RWI exclusions

Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) can protect a buyer against covered breaches, but it is not intended to insure every business risk or diligence gap.…

Why You Should Bind Transactional Insurance at Signing

Binding transactional insurance at signing can reduce uncertainty between signing and closing, but the strategy works only when the policy’s effective date, knowledge standard, exclusions,…

A Practical Guide to Tax Insurance for Mid-Market Deals

Tax insurance can help a buyer or seller manage a discrete tax uncertainty that might otherwise affect price, escrow, financing, or the willingness to close…

Managing cybersecurity risk for plan fiduciaries

The DOL’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has provided guidance to assist plan fiduciaries and recordkeepers in their responsibilities to manage cybersecurity risks. According to…

Medicare Part D Notices Are Due Before October 15

Important Date October 15, 2026: Group health plan sponsors must provide the annual Medicare Part D notices to Medicare-eligible individuals before this deadline. Every year,…

Navigating the 2026 Benefits Renewal Storm

As employers prepare for the 2026 renewal season, many are facing the same challenge: what is driving continued cost pressure, and how can organizations respond?…