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Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Does Workers Compensation cover the flu

This is a great question.  The threshold which must be met is: The illness or disease must be “occupational,” meaning it arose out of and was in the course and scope of the employment. The illness or disease must arise out of or be caused by conditions “peculiar” to the work. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

How to navigate wildfire risk

How to navigate wildfire risk in  California (and other states)  when purchasing and building homes Homebuyers aren’t giving up on California despite the wildfires, mudslides, drought, taxes and high prices.  It’s hard to give up the stunning landscape, mild weather and great people who make up the state. READ MORE >>

Friday, December 29, 2017

Confronting human trafficking in the supply chains of the products we purchase

In a departure from the insurance topics that make up our blog we wanted to highlight a human rights issue.  Andrew Forest, the Australian founder of Fortescue Metals has not only ferreted out and abolished forced labor in his supply chain he has quantified t... READ MORE >>

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Your own personal dam to prevent flooding

Finally a solution for homeowners concerned about inundation and flood.  We don’t have experience with the product but at first glance it appears to be worth looking into. Be advised that water is used to inflate the dam and if the dams were to be punctured the area around the structure could be inundated by the water that is filling the dam. READ MORE >>

Saturday, December 23, 2017

2017 Passion Index Returns – Is your passion a good investment?

Classic Cars Owners see 332% Return Since 2005 but the returns have declined in the past two years.  The Coutts Passion Index of 2017 tracks the values of fine wine, fine art, luxury properties, classic cars, and other collectibles. Guess which class has increased the most? READ MORE >>

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

How To Tell When That $1 Million Painting Is A Bargain

Emily Kaplan, a Sotheby’s specialist, dissects the market forces that lead to the increase in value of Josef Albers’ works in this thoughtful piece by Bloomberg Pursuits. READ MORE >>

Friday, December 8, 2017

Wildfire Protection Units

Willdfire protection units from insurers like Chubb and also AIG include resources to supplement firefighting efforts during wildfires.  There is no loss quite as devastating to a homeowner as a fire. What is offered by this service? This is a complimentary resource. READ MORE >>

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Into the Neighborhoods: Faheem Majeed’s Artistic Evolution

Interview with Faheem Majeed with Chicago Gallery News.  Click HERE to explore the entire interview. READ MORE >>

Friday, November 17, 2017

Extended downtime on your car may kill the battery.

In his article in the Wall Street Journal from September 16, 2017, Dan Neil explains how to ensure your vehicle starts after extended downtime. Click HERE to read the entire article. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Trusts are getting more complicated: Are you protected?

Judy Pearson, a fiduciary liability expert, has written about the fiduciary risks for trustees and the how insurance can transfer some of the risk in this article published in wealthmanagement.com. Click HERE to be directed to the article. READ MORE >>

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