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Death and Taxes

Death and Taxes

If there’s one thing to know about benefits: It’s all about DEATH & TAXES That’s right. A well-rounded, well-balanced plan will take in account the requirements for the needs of insurance at death, as well as covering off the other “risk” factors: Risk of loss of...
Death and Taxes

Disability and COVID-19

The following information is relevant and accurate according to the information received at the time of distribution. Always consult with your benefit policy and insurance carrier for any deviations for specific coverages Recovered employees returning to work...
Death and Taxes

Waiting Periods

If there is one on-going, rampant issue which plagues employers, employees, insurance underwriters and benefit broker/consultants alike, it would be employee “waiting periods” for coverage. In the contract for coverage with an insured underwriter, the question is...
Death and Taxes

Refusal of Coverage

To continue with the theme of employer risk of becoming the insurer, let’s consider all the times employees want to waive off the life and disability portion of the plan. A common and misunderstood administration issue is what can and cannot be waived as it applies to...
Death and Taxes

The Unique Differential

Recently business discussions have delved into the deeper “why”. Why do we do what we do? Start with the why, rather than the what and how. Makes sense really, we’re in business for a reason…why are we motivated to do what we do… Simon Sinek’s book “Start with Why” is...
Death and Taxes

Building Integrity in Benefits

Integrity in business is spoken of often and practice every day. This is done through building trusting and lasting relationships with customers. Providing quality service at the agreed upon price and being there after the sale to continue to service the ongoing needs...