President Joe Biden recently signed an executive order aimed at protecting access to reproductive health care services. This order is in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and directs federal agencies to take steps to protect abortion and reproductive health services. The executive order appears to safeguard...Read More

In anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization that overturned Roe v. Wade, states have enacted various laws regarding insurance coverage of abortion. Some states have banned or restricted abortion coverage, while other states require plans to cover abortions. Certain states (such as Oklahoma and Texas) now enable...Read More

Woodmere, OH, June 1, 2022 – MarshBerry, a leading investment banking and consulting firm serving the Insurance Distribution and Wealth Management industries, announced today that Tooher-Ferraris Insurance Group has joined its organic growth accelerator known as Platform. Platform combines MarshBerry’s network of resources with rich data and real-time insights to differentiate client value propositions and...Read More

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently announced that the U.S. consumer price index (CPI) rose by 8.3% over last year (between April 2021 and April 2022), coming down from an 8.5% increase in March. However, economic experts previously predicted the CPI to increase by 8.1% over the past year. This discrepancy suggests that the...Read More

For 2022, Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers are predicting yet another above-average Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30.Read More

Our Condo Division had a great day at the Community Associations Institute Trade Show! Our VP, Frank Pingelski, also the President of CAI-CT, was a guest speaker. Dana, Lauri, and Michael were very excited to see all of our long-time clients and meet the new Condo Associations we insure.Read More

Most businesses and individuals are familiar with phishing, a cyberattack technique that entails cybercriminals leveraging fraudulent emails to manipulate recipients into sharing sensitive information, clicking malicious links or opening harmful attachments. While these email-based scams remain a pressing concern, a new form of phishing—known as smishing—has emerged over the years, creating additional cyber exposures for...Read More

Preparing for winter storms is crucial to your safety. As such, it’s important to become familiar with winter storm warning signals and appropriate prevention measures so that you can avoid cold weather injuries. Winter Weather Warnings Familiarize yourself with the following weather alerts in order to know what actions you may need to take: Winter...Read More

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between Feb. 1 and April 30 of each year. The OSHA Form 300A, also known as the “Summary of Work-related Injuries and Illnesses,” must be completed by Feb. 1 using data from the previous...Read More

When outside temperatures begin to drop, one of the most costly consequences is the increased energy it takes to maintain a comfortable home temperature. Though it may be tempting to simply lower the temperature on a thermostat, there are several ways to lower your utility bill while staying warm and cozy. With this in mind,...Read More