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Feb. 3, 2012

		Workers Compensation Importance of Timely Reporting Last week we took a look at the basics of Workers Compensation (Work Comp). It was the first in a four part series giving insight to this often misunderstood and complex coverage facing most business owners. This week we are going to look at some very basic procedures for your office to follow th... Posted by TonyMatera at 9:08 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Jan. 26, 2012

		Workers Compensation - The Basics If you have employees, then you have Workers Compensation[i] (work comp). It is one of the most basic forms of insurance a company has yet often comes with the most questions from my clients. There are a lot of misconceptions with Work Comp that lead to a lot of poorly managed programs. Over the ... Posted by TonyMatera at 7:51 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Jan. 12, 2012

		Preparing for your Workers Compensation Audit For many business owners this process has never been correctly explained. Over the next few minutes I will try to clarify the process, its impotence and a few helpful suggestions that you can use when working with your insurance companies auditor. The first thing you need to know is why an audit ... Posted by TonyMatera at 11:52 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Dec. 19, 2011

		Hoan to be renamed British Petroleum Bridge. Unnamed sources say that the cash-strapped State of Wisconsin is considering selling the naming rights to its highway bridges to private companies as a way to raise money. The first bridge slated for renaming is the Hoan Bridge in Milwaukee with British Petroleum (BP) rumored to be the likely con... Posted by Honest_Abe at 10:39 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Dec. 13, 2011

		BVEN Boutique Gives Consumers Upper Hand with Boutique Shopping With the current economic state, more and more consumers are scrutinizing their purchases.  I see it daily at my boutique and online store@ http://www.bvenboutique.com. Consumers have the upper hand now to shop boutique and get deals at unheard of prices.  I for one, am liquidating ... Posted by bvenboutique at 12:51 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Dec. 9, 2011

		If WisDOT Built Buildings. If WisDOT were to build a building--similar to say Milwaukee's US Bank building--using the Hoan Bridge as a model, what would their building look like? Let's imagine a conversation with a spokesperson from WisDOT:How tall is your building?   "Same as the US Bank tower, 42 stories.&... Posted by Honest_Abe at 7:36 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Dec. 1, 2011

		Where's our $240 Million? WisDOT official defends spending $240 M to store snow on the Hoan by singing, ‘Let it snow. Let it snow. Let it snow.’The controversy erupted after a Milwaukee paper printed a story comparing the Golden Gate Bridge to the Hoan. The State, under mounting public pressure, is studying th... Posted by Honest_Abe at 10:11 p.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Nov. 18, 2011

		Am I too small for Directors and Officers coverage? By: Tony Matera / twitter @WI_InsSolutions No longer a boutique coverage offered to round out high level corporate insurance accounts Directors and Officers Liability Insurance (D&O) is something all business and non-for-profit organizations need to ask their agent about.  D&... Posted by TonyMatera at 11:36 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Nov. 8, 2011

		Common Requests Can Lead to Major Risk Exposure By: Tony Matera / twitter @WI_InsSolutions One of the most common requests we receive from our clients is for a Certificate of Insurance. A harmless request by our clients to provide proof of coverage and limits to a third party that they have entered into a working relationship with that they ha... Posted by TonyMatera at 11:05 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace

Oct. 25, 2011

		An Insurance Buying Guide for Property Managers By- Tony Matera / twitter: @WI_InsSolutions If you have a single family dwelling or you manage a property portfolio of thousands of units you may have noticed a trend recently. Insurance rates are beginning to increase slightly. The market maybe firming up but that doesn't mean you can't p... Posted by TonyMatera at 10:14 a.m. | Talkbacks Category: Marketplace