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VOL.
6, ISSUE 11 • JULY, 2011
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From time to time, we have a special feature called "Someone You Should Know," which introduces you to the people who work at The Bensman Group. In this issue, we profile Kristen Savage, Risk Management Advisor.
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6, ISSUE 10 • JUNE, 2011
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You may think that buying life insurance is something you don't have to concern yourself with until you get married, have a baby or start earning a lot of money. But there are many important reasons to buy life insurance before you reach any of these milestones.
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6, ISSUE 5 • JANUARY, 2011
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This month, The Bensman Group marks the 35th anniversary of the beginning of our business. It is a milestone that we never could have reached without the support of our employees, clients, friends, and strategic alliances.
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VOL.
5, ISSUE 11 • JULY, 2010
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From time to time, we have a special feature called "Someone You Should Know," which introduces you to the people who work at The Bensman Group. In this issue, we profile Amy Meyer, Personal Lines Manager.
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5, ISSUE 7 • MARCH, 2010
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If you have household employees, such as a nanny or a housekeeper, you also have tax and other obligations for that employee. If you don't meet those obligations, you could end up in hot water with the IRS.
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VOL.
5, ISSUE 2 • OCTOBER, 2009
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Earlier this year, we announced a special feature called "Someone You Should Know," which introduces you to the people who work at The Bensman Group. In this issue, we profile Jill Johnson, Underwriting Manager.
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4, ISSUE 10 • JUNE, 2009
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You may be tempted to file an insurance claim for damages that did not really happen. But that's not only unethical, and possibly illegal; it also ultimately could raise your rates.
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VOL.
4, ISSUE 1 • SEPTEMBER, 2008
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This is my five-year anniversary with Bensman Risk Management. A lot has changed during those years. But a lot also has remained the same, especially our continued commitment to serve our clients.
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3, ISSUE 8 • APRIL, 2008
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I have helped lots of my clients handle claims with their insurance companies. But when I experienced a claim of my own, I found out I had several things still to learn.
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3, ISSUE 5 • JANUARY, 2008
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When you purchase a life insurance policy or open a retirement plan, you name a beneficiary -- the person who will get the money when you die. It is important that you review that beneficiary decision periodically, to make sure you are still protecting the people you love.
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3, ISSUE 4 • DECEMBER, 2007
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The State of Illinois has new rules designed to better prepare young people for driving. The rules take effect Jan. 1, 2008, and they apply to 15-year-olds getting their learner's permit as well as to recently licensed young drivers.
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3, ISSUE 1 • SEPTEMBER, 2007
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The holistic, integrated team approach of The Bensman Group helps our clients create a team of professional advisers who can provide the answers they need in several important aspects of their lives.
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2, ISSUE 12 • AUGUST, 2007
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Anyone with assets to protect should consider excess liability, or "umbrella," coverage, and the more assets you have, the more coverage you may need. However, very high limits -- over $10 million -- can be very costly. A group policy may be able to protect a firm's top executives at a lower cost and with better terms.
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2, ISSUE 11 • JULY, 2007
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It's hard to believe that half of the year is officially gone already. It used to be that you got used to the New Year when you stopped writing the prior year in your checkbook.
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2, ISSUE 11 • JULY, 2007
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Did you know that an easy way to reduce your home insurance premium is to increase your policy deductible? Now home insurance carriers can make it worth your while to do so.
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2, ISSUE 10 • JUNE, 2007
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In earlier issues of Insurable Interests, professionals with The Bensman Group have talked about the first two steps in creating a strong financial framework for your life: protecting the assets you have, and accumulating more assets. The final step is distributing those assets as part of your estate.
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2, ISSUE 9 • MAY, 2007
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At The Bensman Group we want to be your strategic alliance for life. Our organization is positioned to help you protect, accumulate and distribute your assets. In an effort to continue to bring you timely and helpful information, Insurable Interests will begin bringing messages from other key professionals in our firm like myself.
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2, ISSUE 8 • APRIL, 2007
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Please let us know if you are planning to do any home remodeling or renovations. While your homeowner's insurance policy includes special replacement-cost provisions for homes under construction or renovation, it is critical that...
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2, ISSUE 6 • FEBRUARY, 2007
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If you gave or received a gift of jewelry for Valentine's Day, now is the time to protect your "bling." Jewelry valued at $1,000 or more may need to be scheduled as a new item on your homeowner's insurance policy. But don't assume that's all you should address.
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1, ISSUE 7 • NOVEMBER, 2006
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Sometimes, November can seem like the grayest and most dismal month of the year. The days are short; we get up in the dark and come home in the dark. Isn't it curious that this dark, damp, and dreary time of year is the time we are most reminded to be thankful?
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1, ISSUE 6 • OCTOBER, 2006
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It's time to face it. Summer is officially over, and fall is upon us. The days are getting shorter, the school year is in full swing, and the holidays are right around the corner. Aside from getting an extra hour of sleep, falling back can be challenging.
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2, ISSUE 1 • SEPTEMBER, 2006
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Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States. For those of us that use credit cards routinely, we are potential victims of credit card fraud. Read on to learn more about how you can take the necessary steps to reduce the risk and impact of identity theft happening to you.
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1, ISSUE 12 • JULY, 2006
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As we all know, life is unpredictable. Quite often things do not go as planned, and every now and then we are thrown a real curveball. Through our years of experience, we come to realize that life is full of all sorts of surprises. As the saying goes, "Expect the unexpected."
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1, ISSUE 11 • JUNE, 2006
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As we head into the summer months and people are planning their vacations, a common question we are asked is whether or not one should purchase the insurance offered by the rental car company.
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1, ISSUE 9 • APRIL, 2006
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At The Bensman Group a theme we continue to emphasize with our clients is safety. As premier risk managers, we clearly feel that taking steps to reduce risk by taking reasonable safety precautions is as important as insuring risks. The story that follows illustrates this.
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1, ISSUE 8 • FEBRUARY, 2006
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Last month, I briefly described some of the insurance changes that will be affecting homeowners. But changes have also been occurring over the last several years affecting life insurance contract holders. How will these affect our clients?
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1, ISSUE 6 • NOVEMBER, 2005
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At The Bensman Group we strive to conduct our business on the basis of sound principles. These principles serve to guide us in defining our relationship with you and how we deliver our services.
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1, ISSUE 5 • OCTOBER, 2005
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With two major hurricanes hitting the Gulf Coast in the span of one month, natural disasters of this magnitude may cause those of us who haven't been directly affected to pause and ask, "Could this happen to me? What if it did?"
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2, ISSUE 11 • JULY, 2007
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Did you know that an easy way to reduce your home insurance premium is to increase your policy deductible? Now home insurance carriers can make it worth your while to do so.
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1, ISSUE 2 • JULY, 2005
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At The Bensman Group, we value deep client relationships. As one of your trusted advocates, we strive to be a "cornerstone" advisor that comprises the foundation of your financial picture.
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