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Changing Views on E-Cigarettes – No Smoke Without Fire

Life | Nov 14, 2019| English

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. just announced an investigation of a multistate outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injury (EVALI). By November there were over 1,800 confirmed and probable cases...

Hotel Liability: Simple Actions, Better Results

General Liability | Nov 13, 2019| English

Going on vacation is the highlight of the year for many of us, but not all holidays are free of problems. This article highlights some of the most common causes of hotel liability claims along with simple measures to help mitigate the risks.

Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Law - A New Direction

Auto/Motor | Oct 23, 2019| English

Throughout my 23 years in the business, I’ve learned that certain phrases make insurance professionals cringe. Phrases like “unfavorable development,” “derecho,” and “judicial reformation”…the list is...

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Changing Views on E-Cigarettes – No Smoke Without Fire

Hotel Liability: Simple Actions, Better Results

Michigan’s No-Fault Insurance Law - A New Direction

Listeriosis – One of the Notifiable Diseases

Rheumatoid Arthritis – Advances in Therapy

Organ Transplantation – Improving Life and Reducing Risk

Insurers in Quest of the Perfect Heart Attack Definition