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The Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Important ACA Case

The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear California v. Texas (formerly known as Texas v. United States) during its next term. The Court will consider whether to affirm the lower court’s ruling that the individual mandate portion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional.

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Becoming the CEO of Your Personal Life –
A Personal Insurance Series: Surviving an Earthquake

The most important step you can take to survive an earthquake is to learn what to do to protect yourself and your family when “the big one” happens.

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Update ‐ Preparing for and responding to the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19)

Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread globally, nationally, and locally, causing many organizations to face the reality of temporarily closing their doors or halting operations.

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A Tale of Two Markets – 2020 Construction Insurance & Surety Update

When it comes to the current states of the construction insurance and surety markets, it could be said that, “It is the best of times, it is the worst of times,” with a sharp nod to Mr. Charles Dickens, of course.

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How to Leverage Fringe Benefits in Prevailing Wages

In 2019, the federal government spent close to $600 billion on government contracts, an increase from over $550 billion in 2018. As our economy strengthens, the Northwest has become a fast-growing hub for…

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Medical Malpractice Liability and the Changing Market

Over the last decade or more, the healthcare industry has been in what is considered a soft market. Decreasing premiums, flexible underwriting, and an abundance of capacity have insurers looking to expand their market…

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Supply Chain Risk Management Strategies

So you’ve worked hard to create business continuity plans for the most common disasters that threaten your organization, taking into account things like fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods for all your facilities.

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Preparing For and Responding to the Spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

As of Feb. 11, 2020, the CDC has confirmed thirteen cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the United States and expects to see more.

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Becoming the CEO of Your Personal Life –
A Personal Insurance Series: Review Your Liability Limit

Your homeowner and auto policies include liability coverage, which responds when you are held legally liable for bodily injury or property damage to others.

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What To Do When Your Personal Data Has Been Compromised

By now, we are all intimately familiar with data breaches and cybercrime, but what can we do to prevent and recover from these incidents? Capital One, Home Depot, Marriot Hotels, and Yahoo! are all major companies that…

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Becoming the CEO of Your Personal Life –
A Personal Insurance Series: Preventing Water Claims

Did you know that water damage is the most common homeowner’s loss? It is five times more likely than fire and seven times more likely than burglary.

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Appellate Court Invalidates ACA’s Individual Mandate

In a 2–1 vote, a three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit (“appellate court”) has upheld the ruling by a U.S. District Court judge in Texas v. the United States that the individual mandate of the…

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