National Insurance Awareness Day serves as a reminder to all individuals and small business owners to review their insurance policies to make sure they have the right coverage. This day was first launched in 2010 by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC).https://content.naic.org/resource-center This day highlights the importance of protecting your finances, health, property and […]
Read MoreThe Hard Insurance Market for 2023
As a result of the hard market, we are seeing programs that were specifically designed for community associations being discontinued, insurance policies being non-renewed or cancelled, increasing property values and more insurance inspections. I have been in the insurance industry for over 50 years specializing in the habitational sector and have seen the cycles that […]
Read MoreCybercriminals, Hackers, and Threat Actors
Watch Out! With the closing of a banking institution, there may be a surge in schemes (phishing/malicious emails and social engineering) to redirect funds transfers and conduct invoice manipulation. Always, be on high alert and apply these best practices to avoid incident: Pay special attention to urgent requests for funds transfer. Verify the authenticity of wire transfer and […]
Read MoreMaryland House Bill 107 -Reserve Studies
Maryland House Bill 107 -Reserve Studies for Maryland Community Associations –The Maryland General Assembly passed new legislation requiring that community associations obtain a reserve study. This will apply to condominiums and homeowners’ associations. IMPORTANT: 1) On or after 10-1-18 – must have reserve study updated within 5 years 2) No reserve study – Must comply […]
Read MoreSpecial Enrollment Period (SEP) What is a “Qualifying Event” or “Triggering Event”
A special enrollment period (SEP) allows you to enroll in an ACA-compliant plan (on or off-exchange) if you have a qualifying life event. A qualifying event triggers a special enrollment period (SEP) for an individual or family to purchase health insurance outside of the regular annual ACA open enrollment period. ACA Open Enrollment period- November 1st to December 31st. Coverage goes in effect January of […]
Read MoreInsurance 101 for College Students
Insurance for College Students In college, there are so many things to be concerned with. Things such as class scheduling, housing arrangements, locating resources on campus, financial aid, and searching for student employment opportunities. The last thing on most college student’s minds is insurance! However, being adequately insured while in college will save you a lot […]
Read MoreAnnual Coverage Review
At Connie Phillips Insurance, we represent YOU, not the insurance company. We are interested in doing what is best for you. We work hard for our clients and enjoy empowering you through client education. An annual insurance coverage review is when you will meet with your agent to go over your current coverages in specific […]
Read MoreWhy You Need Cyber Liability Insurance
With the increasing effect technology has on the way we navigate the world today; we need to protect ourselves more than ever. If you are a business owner, indeed, you have decided to go digital to some degree. While data breaches have been the hot topic of discussion for years now, that is not the […]
Read MoreWedding Season 2021
Who We Are At Connie Phillips Insurance, we represent YOU the client, NOT the insurance carriers. We are purely interested in doing what is best for our clients, putting their interests ahead of our own. We work hard for our clients and enjoy empowering them through client education. When our clients get married, we are […]
Read MoreHow to Prep for a Flood
Who We Are At Connie Phillips Insurance, we represent the client, NOT the insurance carriers. We are purely interested in doing what is best for our clients, putting their interests ahead of our own. We work hard for our clients and enjoy empowering them through client education. Today, let’s take a look at the importance […]
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