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Kurt Jaeger Appointed Chief Revenue Officer & SVP

Marshall & Sterling has named Kurt Jaeger, RHU, ChHC Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Reporting to CEO Eric Diamond, Kurt will develop consistent procedures and strategies for the company's P&C and Employee Benefits sales teams, helping accelerate new booked business sales growth.

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DEI Efforts Lagging for “BIPOC” and Hispanic Employees, According to Report

A 2023 diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) survey by media company Arizent found that although 75% of respondents believe their organization has a genuine commitment to inclusion, people of various cultural backgrounds (or “BIPOC”) or Hispanic men and women still report higher levels of isolation than their white counterparts.

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Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Premiums Rose to Nearly $24,000 for Family Coverage in 2023

The Kaiser Family Foundation’s (KFF’s) 2023 Employer Health Benefits Survey revealed that workers and employers alike are paying more for job-based health insurance this year.

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Top 10 Ways to Control Your EMR

Your experience modification factor, or mod, is an important component used in calculating your workers’ compensation premium. If you can control your mod, you can lower your price — so we’ve gathered top tips to help you impact your bottom line.

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Business Risk Liabilities for Snow & Ice

Each business is unique and faces different winter weather challenges; however, maintaining safe premises for workers, clients and other third parties is essential for all organizations. While snow and ice dangers vary from year to year, there are several reasons why businesses need to remove snow and ice from their property, including:

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Budget Properly for The Holidays

If you’re like most American consumers, you likely haven’t planned ahead for holiday-related spending and may find yourself struggling for cash come January. Proper budgeting and smart shopping techniques will help you stay within budget while finding something special for everyone on your list. Keep reading to review top budgeting tips.

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Inflation Added Up to $106B to Auto Liability Losses From 2013-2022

Inflation—both social and economic—drove personal and commercial auto liability claim costs an estimated $95 billion to $106 billion higher than they would otherwise have been between 2013 and 2022, according to a new report from the Insurance Information Institute (III).

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Preventing Property Losses With Infrared Thermography

For commercial property owners and managers, protecting facilities and minimizing potential losses is of utmost importance. One invaluable resource is infrared thermography. This advanced imaging technology is nonintrusive and highly efficient in detecting issues before they escalate into major complications. This article explores the mechanics of infrared thermography and its multiple applications in reducing commercial…

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MGM Cyberattack Emphasizes Need for Layered Defenses

The odds are stacked in favor of increasingly bold and sophisticated cybercriminals, as MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment learned this week, meaning organizations need multiple layers of defense and heightened vigilance against social engineering tactics.

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6 Factors Driving Commercial Auto Insurance Costs

The commercial auto insurance space has consistently hardened over the past decade, evidenced by ongoing rate increases, limited capacity and other difficult market conditions. In this hard market, most insurance companies have struggled to reach profitability for commercial auto insurance policies. This is largely due to several cost-driving trends impacting the segment. As such, it’s…

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Understanding the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act

As the construction industry grows, it's essential to stay aware of the latest developments. The Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul, just recently passed the Roadway Excavation Quality Assurance Act. This legislation will cause a notable impact on contractors and their businesses; making it important that everyone in the construction industry understands the implications of…

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Understanding Insurable Interest in Horse Insurance Policies: Leases, Horses on Trial, Purchases over TimeInsurance Policies

Leases, Horses on Trial, Purchases over Time The concept of insurable interest is a common topic in equine insurance, especially when clients are working on insuring a horse that they lease, are taking on trial, or purchasing over time. Basically for a party to have an insurable interest in a horse, they would need to…

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