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Bluffton, Ohio 45817


Can Video Games Affect Productivity?
There have been several studies on how gaming can affect people in the workplace. Video games can actually have a positive influence on...
Jan 18, 20161 min read


Who is ISO and Why Are They Visiting My Business?
ISO, or Insurance Services Office, provides insurance carriers with information, products, and services that assist us in determining...
Jan 13, 20162 min read


Small Businesses Still Need Big Protection
I recently attended a Small Business Expo that included a panel of local experts. Even after working in insurance for 14 years, it still...
Jan 7, 20162 min read


Santa Claus: A Ho-Ho-High Insurance Risk
Right off the bat, Santa’s house and workshop are located in a protection class 10. In general terms, this means there would be no...
Dec 23, 20154 min read


Does Your Cyber Insurance Have the Right Coverages?
When she entered the conference room, heated discussions were already underway. As she sat down, Frank, the CEO, turned to her. “Amanda,...
Dec 16, 20152 min read


Your Business and the Fight Against Cyber Crime
I was asked to speak to a local auditors’ association chapter about cyber crime. The focus of my presentation was how a business could be...
Nov 9, 20152 min read


Predicting the Future: Just Another Day For an Actuary
So what is an actuary? The Society of Actuaries (yes, there is such a thing) attempts to clarify by telling us, “An actuary is a business...
Oct 28, 20152 min read


Last Call: Liquor Liability Coverage
The insurance industry is no stranger to bar and tavern exposures, but insuring bar and tavern accounts can be uniquely challenging due...
Oct 8, 20152 min read


The Domino Effect of Great Customer Service
Customer service can leave a memorable impression even long after the moment has passed. Have you ever been blown away by top-notch...
Sep 18, 20152 min read


Quantum Computers: Spooky or Spectacular?
Just as we know fishing lines don’t go straight up into the air, we know it is not possible for two things to be in the same place at the...
Sep 17, 20152 min read


A Day in the Life of an Insurance Marketing Manager
“So, you live in Nashville. What do you do?” “Well, I am in insurance.” “Oh cool, what kind of insurance do you sell?” Nine times out of...
Sep 14, 20152 min read


Caring Customer Service Makes A Lasting Impression
Thinking about this topic takes me back to my recent experience as a customer. I was moving: new city, new house, new job. In the chaos...
Aug 18, 20152 min read


Problems in the Workplace: Try Positive Confrontation
Barbara Pachter, author of The Power of Positive Confrontation: The Skills You Need to Know to Handle Conflicts at Work, at Home, and In...
Aug 13, 20152 min read


Loss Control Inspections Can Be A Win-Win
Think back to when you first looked for insurance coverage. You went to your agent and they found you a commercial insurance policy. With...
Jun 8, 20153 min read


Coming Soon: Windows 10!
How to Get It If you are currently running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 or 8.1, and have installed the March update, take a look at the...
Jun 4, 20153 min read


An Alternative to Microsoft Office?
You may not realize it, but there are some pretty good alternatives out there, and Google provides some of the biggest competition with...
May 6, 20152 min read


10 Values I’ve Gained from 30 Years in Insurance
Although, I would love to share my experiences during this time period, I think you can figure it out, especially if you’ve ever had a...
Apr 9, 20152 min read


Creating A Safety-Minded Culture in Your Business
If you are part of the management of your company, you should have an understanding of the level of risk tolerance that your company is...
Apr 2, 20152 min read


Responding to a Data Breach: What’s Your Plan?
Prevent a data breach before it happens with these steps. When the storm sirens sounded last year, I scooped up my 4-year-old grandson...
Feb 18, 20152 min read


Defending Against the Scut Farkus of the Internet World
Most insurance customers are concerned about insuring their buildings, homes, personal property, and cars. We see the most obvious...
Dec 22, 20143 min read
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