Last week I pitched Wunderite.com for the second year in a row at the Acord Insurance Innovation Competition in NY. More on this later. According to Coverager, there are over 1100 insurance startups being tracked right now. Y Combinator, the best known accelerator (group that […]
Month: June 2017
Lobbying 2017
This past May 4th was my fifth consecutive year joining with my industry association, the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, to share anecdotal stories about how legislation affects our clients. This was a somewhat memorable experience:it isn’t every day that you meet with […]
Noted and Quoted: The Affordable Care Act is Not
As Originally published in the Cape Cod Times: Why single-payer is a doomed proposal For the past seven years, the group health insurance rates our company offers to our employees have increased at double digits annually, and we’ve had to increase family deductibles from […]
Noted and Quoted: The role of Insurance in small-business ownership
As Originally published in the Cape Cod Times: The role of Insurance in small-business ownership Question: I know I need insurance, but what kind and how much do I need? Answer: Risk management is a key ingredient in organizing your enterprise. If you […]
Using a car seat after an accident
Have you been in an accident before? Chances are, you’ve been in one or witnessed one. Accidents are scary and can cause serious injuries. How about with a small child in a car seat? It’s good to know what to expect, especially in terms […]
GAP Insurance
Your car will depreciate an average of 10% as soon as you drive it off the lot, but guess what won’t depreciate? Your loan! What happens if you crash it that day or even during that first year when it depreciates as much as […]