August 14, 2012
In this recovering economy, employers across the country are taking a hard look at their current benefits offerings and asking what they can afford to keep, and what they can’t afford to lose. As employers strive to strike a balance between providing a competitive benefits package and containing costs, survey results indicate respondents are implementing…
July 11, 2012
You hear the commercials on the television, internet, billboards, etc…… “15 minutes can save you 15% or more on car insurance!” or they challenge you with “So Easy a Caveman can do it!” What are these insurance companies really saying to you as a consumer? Better yet where are they coming up with these…
June 28, 2012
Increasing medical costs continue to drive up the cost of Michigan auto insurance for every automobile in Michigan If you have not heard yet, effective July 1, 2012 your Michigan auto insurance will increase by $30.00 per vehicle per year. The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) charge is being increased from $145 to $175 per…
April 26, 2012
New CIC Designee The designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has been conferred upon Chris Beardslee of Allied Insurance Managers in Rochester Hills, following his successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. The announcement was made by Dr. William T. Hold, President of the Society…
April 18, 2012
A Legal Update on the Helmet Repeal Law MAIA received numerous calls last Friday regarding specifics of the motorcycle helmet repeal signed into law last week. In order to answer many of the legal questions surrounding the repeal, the Michigan State Police issued a Legal Update that appears to provide many of the answers we…