On average, about one-third of people believe that insurance salespeople have low honesty and ethical standards. While many insurance agents work and adhere to the highest ethical standards, they many times have to work diligently to change public perception. The State of Ethics & Compliance in the Workplace, in its 2018 survey, listed a series…
One of the biggest concerns of many adults facing their retirement years is figuring out how to manage potential long-term care cost. And while many Americans prefer not to think about this need for assistance – or who will provide it – the likelihood he or she will need long-term care at some point in…
Today’s job market is as competitive as ever, so employers looking to hire – and retain – top candidates are trying to get creative with how to offer the most attractive benefits package. And while perks like onsite yoga and free breakroom M&Ms might be buzz-worthy, they aren’t the most valued by employees. In fact,…
Why is the U.S. the only developed country without universal healthcare coverage? Access to healthcare is arguably one of the most important aspects to a long and productive life. Despite being one of the wealthiest nations, the United States often lags behind other countries in its ability to equally care for all its citizens. In…
Any small business owner can tell you: good employees are hard to find… and even harder to keep! While a big paycheck is nice, now – more than ever – employees are taking a closer look at the benefits package offered by their company. Below are the four most popular employee benefits that small businesses…
Some fun insurance facts for you… No insurance company will underwrite Jackie Chan’s productions. The Hong Kong-based actor, famous for his daredevil stunts, personally trains his own stuntmen. He also pays their medical bills out of his own pocket! The San Diego Padres have signed the same player (Matt LaChappa) for 25+ years so he…
The past nine months have been one crazy ride for all of us. Our world, our country, and our workplaces will never be the same. We’ve used more hand sanitizer in one year than in our entire lifetime combined, struggled to create “new normals” during this “unprecedented time,” and had the word “zoom” take on…
A recent survey of business executives asked them to name the top ten threats they are worried about in 2018. Far more than the majority (61%) cited cyber security threats as one of their top fears. In fact, it was number two on the list of threats, with disruptive technologies taking the top spot. Businesses…
Think you know the ins and outs of life and health insurance? See if you know the answer to these true/false questions. True or False: If a household breadwinner dies, 35% of Americans will feel it financially within 30 days. TRUE. More than one-third of all households in America reported they would feel the financial…
Many business owners are laser-focused on building their companies and generating profits. However, not enough of them are aware of a huge risk lurking in the background. Ready to hear something scary? Studies have shown that one-third of employed Americans today will become disabled for at least 90 days at some point in their future.…
