Yearly Archives: 2023

Make a Difference with a Cheerful Band-Aid

Today is my daughter's 5th birthday. Grace is a happy child who loves her big sister more than anyone and keeps her parents on their toes with her mischievous ways. Grace also has chronic kidney disease. I am sharing this because NextGen's Band-Aid Drive is personal. Since 2022, Grace has undergone multiple procedures and surgeries, requiring IVs and bloodwork. No one likes needles, especially kids. We were lucky the hospital had fun, colorful band-aids for Grace to give her that extra boost of bravery to deal with yet another needle.  My husband and I certainly used the promise of a fun band-aid to help her through the tears.​NextGen chapters across the…

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A Few Minutes With Tim: Insuring Haunted House Attractions

​It's October, which means Hallow​een, which means people who enjoy being terrified are flocking to haunted houses and similar attractions. Have you ever thought of trying to write the insurance on one of these places? What coverages do they need? What are their loss exposures? In this chilling video, I discuss these topics in a way that is not at all melodramatic. [embedded content]  ​​​​Source

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E&S Binding Markets

​E&S Binding MarketsIt's no secret. We are in a very challenging property market. In both the admitted and non-admitted space, we are experiencing pressure like never before. The impact from carrier loss results, inflationary impact, supply chain issues and reinsurance markets are all contributing factors – making this market difficult for retailers across the country.As it continues to impact your business, having a reliable E&S partner has never been more critical. Amwins understands and has the solutions you need. When you tap into our network of property specialists, you get more than 500 industry-fluent professionals who collaborate on risks to provide custom insurance solutions.Our New…

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