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3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help with Estate Planning

3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help with Estate Planning

Estate planning is not just for those who plan to retire, or the elderly – this process is a crucial issue for anyone who wants to protect their assets and their loved ones. Life insurance is one of the most effective estate planning tools, no matter the size or value of your estate. You may be in the process of purchasing a home for your...

What Is Captive Insurance and How Does It Work?

What Is Captive Insurance and How Does It Work?

A captive insurance company is a subsidiary owned by a parent organization, established primarily to insure its owner. The captive insurer writes insurance policies for the parent organization and does not insure any other company. It provides risk mitigation for the parent company or a group of related companies. A captive insurance company may be formed: When a parent company is unable to find a...

How to Read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage

How to Read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage

The Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) was created under the Affordable Care Act. It was designed as a standardized tool to help you better understand what is covered by your health plan or to directly compare different health insurance plans. The following is a guide on how to read a Summary of Benefits and Coverage. General Plan Information At the top of the SBC...

Insure the Ones You Love

Insure the Ones You Love

February is Insure Your Love Month. This is the seventh year of the Insure Your Love Campaign, coordinated by Life Happens. Buying life insurance to protect the ones you care about is an expression of love. Valentine’s Day falls in February, which makes it the perfect time to remind people of the need for proper life insurance planning to benefit their loved ones. Why Is...

4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Group Health Insurance

4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Group Health Insurance

Choosing a group health insurance plan for your business may require a great deal of consideration and time. It can be a challenge to find the right plan to suit the needs and budgets of everyone concerned. The following are four important questions to ask when you are shopping for group health insurance. What Type of Group Plan Do You Want to Offer Your Employees?...