September,
2024
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Commercial Insurance
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Construction
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Contractors
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Insurance
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Loss Control
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Michigan
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Renters Insurance
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Risk Management
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Surety Bonds
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Workers Compensation
2 months, 4 weeks
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As a contractor, securing bonds for large projects can be a significant challenge, especially for younger companies. Recently, we encountered a situation where a client needed a $1.5 million bond but was declined by standard surety underwriters due to their financial position. Ultimately, we were able to secure the Bid Bond with a path to their Performance/Payment Bond should they ...
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2 months, 4 weeks
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We've Updated Our Email Address!
To better serve you, Top O' Michigan Insurance and Spire Insurance Solutions have streamlined our communication. Please make sure to add "The Spire Team" to your safe sender list to continue receiving important updates and personalized service. Rest assured, Top O' Michigan remains a family-owned agency, and we're here to answer any questions you may have.
If you have any further questions, feel free to use our live chat feature during business hours, or reach out to our new email at Service@TheSpireTeam.com
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3 months
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It seems just about every new business owner that we've worked with is in a bind with the 1 (or more) of the same 4 problems.
In today's turbulent business environment, insurance has become a major pain point for many companies. As someone deeply entrenched in the industry, I've noticed a recurring pattern of challenges that seem to plague business ...
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- michigan
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- traverse city
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- alpena
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- petoskey
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- gaylord
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- contractor
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- manufacturing
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- retail
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- brewery
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Commercial Insurance
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Disability Insurance, Financial, Medical, Health
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Health Insurance
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Insurance
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Operations
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Risk Management
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Small Business
3 months, 1 week
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In the world of retail, Costco stands out as a beacon of success, known for its unique business model that prioritizes customer value and loyalty. As an independent insurance agency, Top O' Michigan Insurance Solutions shares many of Costco's winning strategies (even down to the hot dogs). Now, I'm not claiming to be Costco but let's explore how we apply ...
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- marquette
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- Grayling
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- oscoda
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- Escanaba
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- local
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- client service
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- retention
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- business
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- personal insurance
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- health insurance
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Hotels
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Insurance
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Loss Control
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Michigan
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Risk Management
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Small Business
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Workers Compensation
3 months, 2 weeks
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Facing rejection from insurers? Discover how savvy hoteliers are finding coverage in a market where "uninsurable" is becoming the norm.
In today's volatile market, many hoteliers are facing a nightmare scenario: insurance companies are increasingly reluctant to provide coverage, leaving properties vulnerable and owners scrambling. If you're hearing "no" more often than "yes" from insurers, you're not alone. Here's how ...
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- insurability
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- cheap insurance
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- best hotel insurance
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- traverse city
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- gaylord
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- alpena
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- petoskey
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- grand rapids
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- lansing
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- detroit
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- tawas
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- west branch
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- mackinaw city
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- Mackinac
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- marquette
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3 months, 2 weeks
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The Critical Importance of Buy/Sell Agreements for Business Owners: Lessons from a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling
As we observe Life Insurance Awareness Month this September, it's crucial to highlight the significance of Buy/Sell Agreements funded with life insurance for business owners. Before we delve into a recent Supreme Court ruling that has brought renewed attention to this topic, let's explore ...
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