Admitted vs. Non-admitted Carriers

There are times when the coverage you need is available exclusively from a non-admitted carrier. What is the difference between admitted and non-admitted carriers, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Should you be concerned if a carrier is not admitted? Admitted Carriers An admitted carrier is one that follows guidelines set forth…

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Meet Our Team – Megan Muller is a Commercial Lines Account Executive.

Background Megan has many years of sales experience and successful small business ownership skills. She is licensed in property & casualty and life & health insurance. Her insurance expertise lies in the area of Human Services and Community Associations. Goals Earning her Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) designation is a goal that Megan is currently working…

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U.S. Supreme Court Upholds ACA Subsidies in Federal Exchanges

On June 25, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ACA subsidies are available in all states, including those with federal Exchanges. The Quick Version: The Supreme Court upheld the availability of subsidies in all states, including those that have federally facilitated Exchanges. The Court reasoned that Congress intended subsidies to be available in all…

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New? Safety Concern – Marijuana Use and Driving

Individual states have begun to alter their laws about marijuana use. This has a huge impact on the transportation industry. Marijuana is processed through the body differently than alcohol. Testing for the two substances are also very different. Marijuana can be detected in urine for up to 4 weeks to leave the body. Saliva testing…

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Hands-free Devices Still Unsafe

Everyone knows that using a mobile device while driving is dangerous, but new data suggests that using a hands-free accessory may be just as distracting. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), 80 percent of drivers believe that using a hands-free accessory for their mobile devices will make them safer drivers. However, the NSC conducted…

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Do you have a serious sweet tooth?

This spring we headed to Dolle’s for a wonderful tour by owner Anna Dolle Bushnell. Melissa, myself and my girls, were given the extensive tour of the entire Wicomico Street facility. The tour began in the candy shop counter area on the Boardwalk with some throwback photos to the early 1910’s & 1920’s. After our…

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