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Hurricane Preparedness (aside from the obvious'.)
From Private Risk Advisor, 9 month ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
A colleague just shared with me that she felt ill-prepared for a hurricane, and sought some advice. Offering such advice can be problematic, as I never know quite where to start. For example, I sure don't want to be the guy who reminds others to have the obvious items —- bottled water, batteries, flashlights, etc. Turns out my friend was not even sure she had any flashlights in her house. I told her she might want to get one or two, and reminded her most require batteries.
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A Risk Most Accept, Far Too Easily
From Private Risk Advisor, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
This summer several newspapers reported the results of studies documenting what we all know to be true: the use of cell phones while driving is dangerous. #160; Of course, there are many variables that increase or decrease risk, but the common perception that hands-free use of cell phones while driving is safe has been proven to ...
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Replace Policy Clutter with a Blanket
From Private Risk Advisor, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
#160;I am fortunate to have been asked to contribute an article by Private Asset Management, #160;a publication of Institutional Investor that is focused exclusively on investment management, financial and advisory services to the high-net-worth arena, and especially on delivering breaking news before it appears anywhere else. #160; #160; #160;
While property and casualty related topics are not often covered by ...
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Ace can help you, Mr. Sullivan
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
In this great article, Paul Sullivan, the Wealth Matters columnist for The New York Times, examines the many issues posed by the title: How Do I Know You're Not Bernie Madoff'
With a close understanding of the heightened desire among affluent and high net worth insurance consumers to better vet who they are doing business with, ...
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When LESS is So Much More
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
For families (especially multi-generational families) who own many residences in different states, it can be overwhelming trying to keep track of all the insurance coverage protecting each home, every outbuilding, and the personal contents and valuables located in each residence.
NOW: imagine replacing those many policies with a single ?Family Blanket Policy' that aggregates the various ...
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For almost every risk'.
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
?there is an insurance solution, if you know where to look (and who to ask). Meanwhile, I'm often surprised to meet prospective clients who have been told by other insurance brokers ?there's no coverage available'. #160; In the vast insurance marketplace, that is rarely the case!
With a great deal of turmoil in the financial marketplace, we've ...
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Home Destroyed' Want to Rebuild Green'!
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
Insurance carriers that compete for personal insurance business in the affluent market niche are always looking for new ways to differentiate their coverage. #160;
Influenced by environmentally conscious homeowners in CA, San Francisco Bay Area Fireman's Fund Insurance Company has introduced the first ever homeowners insurance policy offering ?Green' coverage. #160;
This innovative policy is ideal for ...
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AIG: Bad News Leads to Good News
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
#160;To better understand #160;the issues behind AIG's financial crisis and the benefits of the recently announced plans to restructure, I refer readers to these articles and documents:
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NY Times The Case for Saving AIG March 2, 2009, Andrew Ross Sorkin
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NY Times Propping Up a House of Cards #160; Feb. 28, 2009 Joe Nocera
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AIG Restructuring News Release #160; March ...
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Guarding Against The Purchase Of Fake Antiques
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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The Times of London reported in the spring of 2008 news of an astonishing degree of fakes, inventions, and alterations in many historical objects and antiques. #160; This fascinating article #160; #160;in the Chubb Collector by #160; #160;Jennifer Garland Ross of Art Peritus, LLC in New York City offers great insights on avoiding the risk of buying fake antiques. #160; #160; #160; #160; #160;
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PURE: ?Now There's a Bright Idea'
From Private Risk Advisor, 3 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
This Wall Street Journal article from Jan 29, 2009 actually offers good news: a newly formed insurance carrier is interested in providing coverage for owners of well built homes near the coast has been approved to issue policies in NY and NJ. #160; #160; #160;
PURE High Net Worth has a business model that is well worth reviewing. #160;From ...
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The Empty Hook Theory
From Private Risk Advisor, 2 year ago, Read 0 times. Similar articles
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Frances Zeman, Accredited Senior Appraiser of the American Society of Appraisers, reminds us in this important one page primer of the importance of being able to document the value of what one owns. #160;Ms. Zeman encourages collectors to consider themselves as custodians for the property they own, and shares several good ideas on how to ...
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