Blog March 14, 2018by sch43yt9824huilb Stay Up to Date with the Latest Insurance News from Schechner Lifson READ MORE Why Is Life Insurance Important? February 16, 2021 A Guide to Life Insurance Benefits and When You Need Them One of the most important tools to have in... READ MORE 5 Reasons to Purchase Group Health Insurance February 2, 2021 A Guide to Group Health Insurance for Employers Did you know group health insurance is one of the most critical... READ MORE Should You Have Survivorship Insurance? January 19, 2021 Survivorship insurance, also known as “second-to-die”, is a type of life insurance that insures two lives-usually a husband and... READ MORE What is Prescription Drug Insurance and How Much Does It Cost? January 5, 2021 As prescription drug prices have increased, many insurance companies have placed more restrictions on how they will cover prescription... 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December 12, 2019 Why Minimum Coverage For Auto Insurance Is Risky Millions of drivers every year get new insurance coverage for their cars,... READ MORE Can't Decide Between A New Or Used Car? December 5, 2019 Considerations When Buying A New Or Used Car Because the average car is purchased somewhere in the range of seven... READ MORE What is Experience Rating for Workers Compensation? November 25, 2019 Experience Rating is a method to tailor the characteristics of a specific employer when determining costs associated with their... READ MORE Stay Up To Date With These Life Insurance Facts November 22, 2019 Life insurance is misunderstood by many people, whether that’s because it’s a complicated topic or because it’s neither easy... READ MORE Deciding on a Beneficiary November 15, 2019 Buying life insurance is a critical and responsible action to take, requiring careful consideration of your loved ones’ needs... READ MORE Taking Care Of Your Financial Wellness October 31, 2019 Unfortunately, too many people don’t give their financial wellness much of a second thought and assume that they’re on... READ MORE Financial Milestones And Upgrading Your Life Insurance Policy October 24, 2019 There are some typical financial milestones you’re likely to encounter in your life that will serve as good reminders... READ MORE 2019 Insurance Barometer Study October 17, 2019 Taking the pulse of the insurance world is a critical exercise in understanding how the industry is evolving and... READ MORE The Cost Of Being A Caregiver October 10, 2019 When looking to avoid the costs of hiring a full-time caregiver, many people will choose to take the role... READ MORE Whole Life vs. Universal Life Insurance September 26, 2019 Which Policy Is Best For Me: Whole Life Vs. Universal Life Insurance? Life insurance is one of the most important... READ MORE Qualified Vs. 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March 15, 2019 Life insurance is one of those considerations you know you should have, and you hope you never need. But... READ MORE How Will the Affordable Care Act of 2019 Affect My Company? March 8, 2019 The Affordable Care Act of 2019 is no longer like previous versions, as legislation has removed or changed key... READ MORE Personal Lines Newsletter -March 2019 March 5, 2019 Download READ MORE OSHA Penalties Newsletter January 25, 2019 Download READ MORE Totaled Your Car? We Can Help! November 27, 2018 What To Do When Your Insurance Won't Pay Should an accident total your car, you can be left with a... READ MORE Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Auto Insurance for New Drivers November 20, 2018 All You Need to Know Before Buying Auto Insurance for New Drivers Are you a new driver looking for some... READ MORE Is Supplemental Health Insurance Necessary? 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READ MORE Protecting Your Family and Home from Flood August 1, 2012 Protecting Your Family and Home from Flood Flood damage can be mitigated if you and your family take precautionary measures.... READ MORE Protecting Your Family and Home from Hurricanes and Severe Windstorms August 1, 2012 Protecting Your Family and Home from Hurricanes and Severe Windstorms If you own a house that is located along the... READ MORE Life Insurance has Two Purposes: To Either Create or Protect an Estate March 1, 2012 Life Insurance has Two Purposes: To Either Create or Protect an Estate Life insurance has two purposes: to either create... READ MORE Long Term Care Insurance March 1, 2012 Long Term Care Insurance Long-term care insurance has come a long way in the nearly 30 years that it’s been... READ MORE Business Succession Planning March 1, 2012 Business Succession Planning A business owner always denies the inevitable. There’s no question that the owner is going to die, and yet... 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READ MORE Natural Stone Industry March 1, 2012 Natural Stone Industry Schechner-Lifson literally fell into providing coverage for businesses in the natural stone industry when our President, Mark Rosenrantz,... READ MORE Radon/Silica Update October 31, 2011 Radon/Silica Update I want to make everyone aware of the current radon situation that has hit the world of granite.... READ MORE New Insurance Coverage for Radon and Silica Offered through Schechner Lifson Corporation October 24, 2011 New Insurance Coverage for Radon and Silica Offered through Schechner Lifson Corporation Summit, New Jersey - September 15, 2008, Schechner... READ MORE How Common Insurance Causes Can Work To Your Detriment October 1, 2011 How Common Insurance Causes Can Work To Your Detriment In this article we take a look at how some common insurance... READ MORE Valuation October 1, 2011 Valuation Imagine the following - out in your warehouse, an ocean container with a shipment of new inventory just tipped... 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READ MORE Why Is Life Insurance Important? February 16, 2021 A Guide to Life Insurance Benefits and When You Need Them One of the most important tools to have in... READ MORE 5 Reasons to Purchase Group Health Insurance February 2, 2021 A Guide to Group Health Insurance for Employers Did you know group health insurance is one of the most critical... READ MORE Should You Have Survivorship Insurance? January 19, 2021 Survivorship insurance, also known as “second-to-die”, is a type of life insurance that insures two lives-usually a husband and... READ MORE What is Prescription Drug Insurance and How Much Does It Cost? January 5, 2021 As prescription drug prices have increased, many insurance companies have placed more restrictions on how they will cover prescription... READ MORE Jewelry and Valuable Articles Insurance December 15, 2020 A valuable articles insurance policy protects and provides you with financial means of recovery if a valuable property piece... READ MORE Hiring Contractors Without Liability and Workers Comp December 8, 2020 Homeowners who employ uninsured contractors may end up paying more out of pocket due to the low-quality work completed... READ MORE Motorcycle Insurance 101 October 20, 2020 Do you know what motorcycle insurance will cover, and the financial risks you possibly face in the event of... READ MORE What is Ocean Marine Insurance? October 6, 2020 Ocean marine insurance can serve as the foundation for your comprehensive business continuity strategy. READ MORE When is Flood Insurance Needed? September 22, 2020 Whether your home or business experiences a major flood or a few inches of water, you should consider flood... READ MORE HOA Insurance 101 September 8, 2020 Unfortunately, many people don't even know what HOA insurance is, even after they buy and move into their new... READ MORE Small Business Owners Insurance Guidelines August 19, 2020 Given the dizzying array of responsibilities you will feel at any given time, having the right types of insurance... READ MORE Long-Term Vs. Short Term Disability Insurance August 12, 2020 As you review your existing disability insurance or consider purchasing a new plan that includes it, you must keep... READ MORE Small Business Automobile Liability Considerations & More May 26, 2020 How do you know what type of coverage you need? And, what would happen if an employee of your... READ MORE Dropping Application Barriers: The Life Insurance Medical Exam May 12, 2020 As the world contends with COVID-19 and the coronavirus outbreak, many industries are turning into anything but typical and... READ MORE Business Interruption Insurance and Covid-19 April 7, 2020 Currently, there is no coverage under business interruption coverage for pandemics and Covid-19. There is talk of possible legislative action... READ MORE Notice to NY Policyholders April 6, 2020 Dear New York Policyholders, A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo, together with recent amendments to the insurance and... READ MORE Cyber Criminals Seeking to Capitalize on Coronavirus March 19, 2020 Cyber Criminals Seeking to Capitalize on Coronavirus Criminals prey on unfortunate circumstances, seeking to capitalize on victims during times of... READ MORE Key Person Disability Insurance March 2, 2020 Protect Your Key Assets Most organizations employ at least one individual who is essential to the company’s success. This person... READ MORE Why Do I need Life Insurance? February 10, 2020 Why Do I Need… Life Insurance? Life insurance isn’t a pleasant thing to think about, and it may seem like an... READ MORE SECURE Act (Setting up Every Community for Retirement Enhancement February 6, 2020 SECURE Act (Setting up Every Community for Retirement Enhancement) signed into law December 20, 2019 is the biggest piece... READ MORE Risky Home Renovation Trends January 27, 2020 When you engage in home renovations, you need to keep safety in mind not just during the construction phase... READ MORE Life Events that Affect Your Insurance Needs January 20, 2020 Life Events that Affect Your Insurance Needs As we age and reach different milestones in our lives, our insurance needs... READ MORE HSA Employee Benefits Solutions For Business Owners January 13, 2020 Protecting the health of your employees will help you retain the best talent, to make sure a lack of... READ MORE How To Relay Your Employee Benefits Policy January 6, 2020 Employee benefits, when done well, help workers ensure the health of their family, plan for the future via retirement,... READ MORE Is Minimum Coverage Enough? December 12, 2019 Why Minimum Coverage For Auto Insurance Is Risky Millions of drivers every year get new insurance coverage for their cars,... READ MORE Can't Decide Between A New Or Used Car? December 5, 2019 Considerations When Buying A New Or Used Car Because the average car is purchased somewhere in the range of seven... READ MORE What is Experience Rating for Workers Compensation? November 25, 2019 Experience Rating is a method to tailor the characteristics of a specific employer when determining costs associated with their... READ MORE Stay Up To Date With These Life Insurance Facts November 22, 2019 Life insurance is misunderstood by many people, whether that’s because it’s a complicated topic or because it’s neither easy... READ MORE Deciding on a Beneficiary November 15, 2019 Buying life insurance is a critical and responsible action to take, requiring careful consideration of your loved ones’ needs... READ MORE Taking Care Of Your Financial Wellness October 31, 2019 Unfortunately, too many people don’t give their financial wellness much of a second thought and assume that they’re on... READ MORE Financial Milestones And Upgrading Your Life Insurance Policy October 24, 2019 There are some typical financial milestones you’re likely to encounter in your life that will serve as good reminders... READ MORE 2019 Insurance Barometer Study October 17, 2019 Taking the pulse of the insurance world is a critical exercise in understanding how the industry is evolving and... READ MORE The Cost Of Being A Caregiver October 10, 2019 When looking to avoid the costs of hiring a full-time caregiver, many people will choose to take the role... READ MORE Whole Life vs. Universal Life Insurance September 26, 2019 Which Policy Is Best For Me: Whole Life Vs. Universal Life Insurance? Life insurance is one of the most important... READ MORE Qualified Vs. Non-Qualified Deferred Plans September 19, 2019 As soon as you enter the workforce, you’re told it’s important to start planning for retirement. While retirement may... 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