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9 Tips for a Safe Cookout with Family

July is National Grilling Month. In recognition of this special month, we decided to share some safety tips with you. Before we share those tips, we want you to know a couple basic statistics about grilling and grilling fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), “In 2014-2018, fire departments went to an annual…
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Guidance for Bringing Workers Back to the Workplace

As you may know, Governor Gretchen Whitmer rolled back most of Michigan’s COVID restrictions regarding indoor/outdoor capacity, wearing masks, and gathering with others. This means that some businesses will be putting a plan in place of how to get their employees back to the workplace. If you’re trying to figure out tasks such as what…

Allied Insurance Managers Receives Best of Rochester Hills Award

Rochester Hills, MI— Allied Insurance Managers, Inc. has been selected as the Winner for the 2021 Best of Rochester Hills Awards in the category of Insurance Agency. The Rochester Hills Award Program was created to honor and generate public recognition of the achievements and positive contributions of businesses and organizations in and around Rochester Hills. The…
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MCCA Fee to Drop Below $100 for First Time Ever

Beginning July 2021, the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) fee will drop below $100 for the first time in nearly 20 years. Their fee for the July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022 period is dropping down to $86 per vehicle. This is the second consecutive year for decreases in the fee. For the 2020-2021…
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Out of State Workers Compensation: What You Need to Know

We have a lot of Michigan-based companies that travel to Ohio for work. If this applies to you, we want you to be aware of how working out of state affects your workers compensation. According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC), “Ohio’s workers’ compensation laws now recognize the extraterritorial coverage of an out-of-state…
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Get Ready for National Small Business Week!

We wanted to let you know that National Small Business Week is May 2-8! This is a great opportunity for you and your family to help support local small businesses. During this week, we encourage you and your family to shop local as much as you can. Your support helps to keep small businesses open!…
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Electric Vehicles or Gas Cars: Which Costs More?

We noticed electric vehicles are gaining in popularity and for all the right reasons too. So, what’s the hype surrounding electric vehicles? Pros: They don’t require gas. They’re low in maintenance and repairs. Some electric vehicles may even qualify you to receive a tax credit up to $7,500 to cover tax liabilities (you’ll only receive…
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Allied Insurance Managers Makes Crain’s 2021 Business and Insurance Company List

We are proud to report that Allied Insurance Managers ranked 21 in Crain’s Top 25 Metro Detroit Business Insurance Agencies List for 2021! We’re so grateful to receive this recognition for the past 7 years. Our dedication to the highest standards of ethics and integrity is the foundation with which Allied Insurance Managers achieves its…
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Guide for Recording Workplace Injuries and Illnesses

The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration created a guide for how you can accurately record work-related injuries and illnesses. Per MIOSHA, “An injury or illness is considered work-related if it results from an event or exposure in the work environment.” MIOSHA classifies a work environment as your actual workplace where work is performed, and…

Bill Sheldon Honored for 15-Year Commitment to Professional Development

Rochester Hills MI- Bill Sheldon, CIC of Allied Insurance Managers, was recently recognized for his professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC), a leading national insurance professional organization. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors awarded Bill a certificate recognizing him for having more than 15 years of participation as…