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Two business people talk project strategy at office meeting room. — Think of captive insurance as moving from "renting"…

Two business executives discussing financial legal papers in office at meeting. — A captive insurance company is formed to insure…

Woman at a computer doing paperwork — If you’ve ever wondered how some businesses manage…

Woman explaining paperwork in a hospital setting — If your company faces challenges obtaining affordable or…

Business people negotiating a contract, they are pointing on a document and discussing together — At Gregory & Appel, we often get asked,…

business people doing calculations — With the volatility of the insurance market, many…

Smiling businesswoman doing paperwork using laptop — A captive insurance company is an alternative to…

Team, medical analysts and doctors consulting with paperwork of graphs, data and charts in hospital conference room. — At Gregory & Appel, we often get asked…

Group of medical professional discussion business around a table — When it comes to managing your business’s liability…

Close up view of bookkeeper or financial inspector hands making report, calculating or checking balance. — Before defining group captive insurance, let's first answer…

Insurance agent explaining insurance policy to customer in office room. — At Gregory & Appel, we often get asked,…

Business woman showing insurance document over white desk at office — Captive insurance, often referred to as a “captive,”…

A nice watch on someone's wrist — Learn how to build, maintain, and insure a…

an orange hard hat on the ground with injured worker in background — Knowing how to respond after a workplace injury…

While open enrollment can be challenging for employees…

family enjoying time on a luxury watercraft — Every day, we're faced with risks in our…

The U.S. Capitol Building — On July 3, 2025, Congress passed a reconciliation…

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hands on a table reviewing papers covering a table with graphs and data — Group medical benefit plans typically fall into one…

hand placing wedding ring on the finger of their spouse — What items in your home are most valuable…

United States Capitol Building against a blue sky — The CAA requires health plans and issuers to…

nice chairs under palm trees on a beach at sunset — How the early 2024 insurance market could be…

palm trees below a clear sky and a tall building — Develop a winning risk management strategy in spite…

looking up at palm trees by a high rise — How to win your next insurance renewal.

palm trees on a beach by water at sunset — The market dynamics impacting in increase in insurance…

view of pool with palm trees and chairs — D&O insurance best practices for HOA board members.

employee reviewing content on a computer — How to avoid legal issues related to your…

group of employees at a table discussing metrics — Understanding the benefits of a captive for employee…

Stacy Small and Kylie Fields, two podcast guests, sitting side by side in recording studio — We take a look at prominent compliance topics…

A man getting his blood pressure checked by a doctor — Learn about the factors leading to an expected…

podcast guests pat and leslie sitting in recording studio — In episode 2, we examine the home and…

gloved hand removing ice from windshield with scraper — How to reduce risk of falls, vehicle crashes…

Kari and Tyson sitting in chairs with podcast recording mics — In this episode, we examine the current state…

Stressed woman in professional setting — Here are some tips for wellbeing throughout a…

Hands typing on a laptop computer — Learn to recognize phishing attempts and keep your…

Man cooking in pot on stovetop — As part of Fire Prevention Week, these cooking…

A group of business people gathered in a meeting around a table — Larger employers are finding success with captives. Could…

It can often feel like storm clouds are…

Most business leaders are likely already aware of…

With OSHA’s recent fining of Amazon and Tesla, we wanted…

For many business leaders, the end of the…

Hear from a curated panel of business leaders and…

When it comes to employee benefits, flexibility may…

Two people pointing at a laptop and building blueprints — We’ve all seen news reports about the increased…

If you’ve recently purchased a car, or renovated…

Traditional benefit plans are a thing of the…

How to Make communications your benefits plan superpower — Creating an employee benefits plan that your people…

Blog Cyber war — By now you may be aware of President Biden’s…

Medical Physicians Insurance — Did you know that the majority of employer-sponsored…

Fine Art and Insuring your belongings — By Leslie Appel Maher and Natasha Mecklenburg — It’s complex, but simple. …

There’s a new commuting trend picking up speed…

Videos

Two business people talk project strategy at office meeting room. — Think of captive insurance as moving from "renting"…

Two business executives discussing financial legal papers in office at meeting. — A captive insurance company is formed to insure…

Woman at a computer doing paperwork — If you’ve ever wondered how some businesses manage…

Woman explaining paperwork in a hospital setting — If your company faces challenges obtaining affordable or…

Business people negotiating a contract, they are pointing on a document and discussing together — At Gregory & Appel, we often get asked,…

business people doing calculations — With the volatility of the insurance market, many…

Smiling businesswoman doing paperwork using laptop — A captive insurance company is an alternative to…

Team, medical analysts and doctors consulting with paperwork of graphs, data and charts in hospital conference room. — At Gregory & Appel, we often get asked…

Group of medical professional discussion business around a table — When it comes to managing your business’s liability…

Close up view of bookkeeper or financial inspector hands making report, calculating or checking balance. — Before defining group captive insurance, let's first answer…

Insurance agent explaining insurance policy to customer in office room. — At Gregory & Appel, we often get asked,…

Business woman showing insurance document over white desk at office — Captive insurance, often referred to as a “captive,”…

A nice watch on someone's wrist — Learn how to build, maintain, and insure a…

an orange hard hat on the ground with injured worker in background — Knowing how to respond after a workplace injury…

While open enrollment can be challenging for employees…

family enjoying time on a luxury watercraft — Every day, we're faced with risks in our…

The U.S. Capitol Building — On July 3, 2025, Congress passed a reconciliation…

eiffel tower in paris on the river with a boat passing flying the French flag — As the chill of winter gives way to…

hands on a table reviewing papers covering a table with graphs and data — Group medical benefit plans typically fall into one…

hand placing wedding ring on the finger of their spouse — What items in your home are most valuable…

United States Capitol Building against a blue sky — The CAA requires health plans and issuers to…

nice chairs under palm trees on a beach at sunset — How the early 2024 insurance market could be…

palm trees below a clear sky and a tall building — Develop a winning risk management strategy in spite…

looking up at palm trees by a high rise — How to win your next insurance renewal.

palm trees on a beach by water at sunset — The market dynamics impacting in increase in insurance…

view of pool with palm trees and chairs — D&O insurance best practices for HOA board members.

employee reviewing content on a computer — How to avoid legal issues related to your…

group of employees at a table discussing metrics — Understanding the benefits of a captive for employee…

Stacy Small and Kylie Fields, two podcast guests, sitting side by side in recording studio — We take a look at prominent compliance topics…

A man getting his blood pressure checked by a doctor — Learn about the factors leading to an expected…

podcast guests pat and leslie sitting in recording studio — In episode 2, we examine the home and…

gloved hand removing ice from windshield with scraper — How to reduce risk of falls, vehicle crashes…

Kari and Tyson sitting in chairs with podcast recording mics — In this episode, we examine the current state…

Stressed woman in professional setting — Here are some tips for wellbeing throughout a…

Hands typing on a laptop computer — Learn to recognize phishing attempts and keep your…

Man cooking in pot on stovetop — As part of Fire Prevention Week, these cooking…

A group of business people gathered in a meeting around a table — Larger employers are finding success with captives. Could…

It can often feel like storm clouds are…

Most business leaders are likely already aware of…

With OSHA’s recent fining of Amazon and Tesla, we wanted…

For many business leaders, the end of the…

Hear from a curated panel of business leaders and…

When it comes to employee benefits, flexibility may…

Two people pointing at a laptop and building blueprints — We’ve all seen news reports about the increased…

If you’ve recently purchased a car, or renovated…

Traditional benefit plans are a thing of the…

How to Make communications your benefits plan superpower — Creating an employee benefits plan that your people…

Blog Cyber war — By now you may be aware of President Biden’s…

Medical Physicians Insurance — Did you know that the majority of employer-sponsored…

Fine Art and Insuring your belongings — By Leslie Appel Maher and Natasha Mecklenburg — It’s complex, but simple. …

There’s a new commuting trend picking up speed…

palm trees on a beach by water at sunset

5 min read Blog

Why Are Insurance Premiums for Destination Properties So High?

The market dynamics impacting in increase in insurance costs.

view of pool with palm trees and chairs

5 min read Blog

Why Your HOA Board Needs Strategic Partnerships

D&O insurance best practices for HOA board members.

employee reviewing content on a computer

3 min read Blog

Employee Handbooks: Common Legal Mistakes

How to avoid legal issues related to your employee handbook.

group of employees at a table discussing metrics

4 min read Blog

How Do Employee Benefits Captives Work?

Understanding the benefits of a captive for employee benefits.

Stacy Small and Kylie Fields, two podcast guests, sitting side by side in recording studio

The Risk Lab Podcast #3: Healthcare Compliance For Employers w/ Stacy Small & Kylie Fields

We take a look at prominent compliance topics in healthcare for 2024.

A man getting his blood pressure checked by a doctor

5 min read Blog

Employer Healthcare Spend Expected to Rise in 2024

Learn about the factors leading to an expected rise in healthcare costs paid by employers.

podcast guests pat and leslie sitting in recording studio

The Risk Lab Podcast #2: State of the Personal Insurance Market w/ Pat Schaefer & Leslie Appel Maher

In episode 2, we examine the home and auto insurance market.

gloved hand removing ice from windshield with scraper

4 min read Blog

30 Quick Tips For Winter Weather Preparedness

How to reduce risk of falls, vehicle crashes and cold weather home insurance claims.

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