A very informative post by Cellina LaForey
Although business operations may vary from corporation to corporation, all corporations should protect their interests and purchase adequate insurance. Some insurance policies are mandatory and required by the state while other insurance coverages are necessary to adequately protect the company's interest. When it comes to protecting a company's best interest, companies should not scrimp on insurance protection.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
1. The minute a corporation hires an employee, it is required to purchase workers' compensation insurance. Workers' comp policies have two sections. Coverage A under the workers' comp policy provides coverage for the employee in the event she is injured as a result of a work related injury or illness. Coverage B protects the employer in the event the employee elects not to accept the payments offered under section A of the policy.
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Saturday, February 12, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
What Is Corporate-Owned Life Insurance?
A very informative post by Tyler Lacoma
Many different types of life insurance policies exist. Some are designed to be used as investments, while others are used to help pay family expenses when a loved one dies and leaves behind funeral costs and debts. However, there are few life insurance policies more controversial than corporate-owned life insurance and the benefits that the corporation receives upon the death of an employee.
Definition
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Many different types of life insurance policies exist. Some are designed to be used as investments, while others are used to help pay family expenses when a loved one dies and leaves behind funeral costs and debts. However, there are few life insurance policies more controversial than corporate-owned life insurance and the benefits that the corporation receives upon the death of an employee.
Definition
1. A corporate-owned life insurance policy is simply a policy that a company buys to cover its employees. When the employee dies, the corporation receives money from the policy to use. These policies are known by several different colloquial names, such as dead peasants' or dead janitors' insurance. Typically only large corporations have enough money to spend on this type of insurance.
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Thursday, February 10, 2011
Family Planning: Don't Forget Maternity Insurance!
When you start thinking of the excitement of adding a new addition to your family, don't forget to update your private health insurance policy. Otherwise you could get caught with significant pregnancy related medical expenses.
Most personal medical insurance policies will allow the addition of maternity coverage for an additional annual premium. Some, like the Pallas GlobalHealth plan from GlobalHealth Asia automatically includes maternity coverage for prenatal, delivery, and postnatal expenses, as well as any complications arising from pregnancy, birth defects and congenital conditions at birth.
Having personal health insurance coverage that includes maternity benefits can be a great financial relief when that new bundle of joy enters your life. After all, medical expenses for pregnancy and delivery typically run into the thousands of dollars, and this can easily double if there are complications, when a cesarean delivery is required, or in instances of premature births.Most personal medical insurance policies will allow the addition of maternity coverage for an additional annual premium. Some, like the Pallas GlobalHealth plan from GlobalHealth Asia automatically includes maternity coverage for prenatal, delivery, and postnatal expenses, as well as any complications arising from pregnancy, birth defects and congenital conditions at birth.
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Wednesday, February 9, 2011
What is Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance?
It would be nice if you could leave home and not worry about medical problems when you are traveling overseas. Unfortunately, however accidents and illnesses do occur during business and vacation trips.
Even more unfortunately, medical evacuation and repatriation is not covered by most health or medical policies if you are injured or become sick while abroad.
"It is bad enough to encounter a medical emergency or suffer an accident when you are home. It is even worse when you are traveling overseas," notes Mr. Joseph Griffin, Chairman and CEO, GlobalHealth International Group. "In addition to the stress of a dealing with an emergency while away from home, travellers may also be forced to deal with language barriers, different customers, and inadequate medical facilities."
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Even more unfortunately, medical evacuation and repatriation is not covered by most health or medical policies if you are injured or become sick while abroad.
"It is bad enough to encounter a medical emergency or suffer an accident when you are home. It is even worse when you are traveling overseas," notes Mr. Joseph Griffin, Chairman and CEO, GlobalHealth International Group. "In addition to the stress of a dealing with an emergency while away from home, travellers may also be forced to deal with language barriers, different customers, and inadequate medical facilities."
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Friday, January 14, 2011
What Is Corporate Health Care Insurance?
Paying medical bills can be less costly for those with corporate health care insurance, which helps individuals cover the expenses of various health services.
Insurance Basics
1. Health insurance pools a large number of people who pay monthly premiums, and the company uses these funds to pay for members' health needs, according to the terms of the agreement.
Corporate Health Care
2. Many large companies offer workers the option of enrolling in corporate medical insurance, which can offer lower rates than on the individual market, because many employers pay some of the premiums.
Plan Types
3. The two dominant options are HMO and PPO insurance. In an HMO, you first seek care from your physician and then go to specialists when referred by your doctor. PPOs offer more flexibility of care, but can be more costly.
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Insurance Basics
1. Health insurance pools a large number of people who pay monthly premiums, and the company uses these funds to pay for members' health needs, according to the terms of the agreement.
Corporate Health Care
2. Many large companies offer workers the option of enrolling in corporate medical insurance, which can offer lower rates than on the individual market, because many employers pay some of the premiums.
Plan Types
3. The two dominant options are HMO and PPO insurance. In an HMO, you first seek care from your physician and then go to specialists when referred by your doctor. PPOs offer more flexibility of care, but can be more costly.
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Monday, November 8, 2010
A Life Without Debt: Insurance Helps
Many people cut corners on insurance in an effort to save money.
They don’t buy policies that they should have, or they are underinsured on the policies they do have. They think that paying a smaller premium is a way to save money and do better financially. Technically, this is a way to save money. But only until you need the insurance and then you learn that all the money you saved on premiums is peanuts compared to the amount that you have to pay out of pocket if you don’t have good insurance.
One of the ways that we have remained out of debt is by not skimping on insurance. It sounds counterproductive. We spend around $5,000 per year on insurance premiums for our home, our cars, umbrella insurance, life insurance, flood insurance, disability insurance, and long term care insurance. This doesn’t count the health insurance through our employers, of which we pay a portion. Our policies are not basic. We’ve bought as much liability as we can afford and we’ve added several options to many of our products to deal with some special cases we have. It’s a lot of money to lay out every year, but without several of these products we would be deeply in debt.
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They don’t buy policies that they should have, or they are underinsured on the policies they do have. They think that paying a smaller premium is a way to save money and do better financially. Technically, this is a way to save money. But only until you need the insurance and then you learn that all the money you saved on premiums is peanuts compared to the amount that you have to pay out of pocket if you don’t have good insurance.
One of the ways that we have remained out of debt is by not skimping on insurance. It sounds counterproductive. We spend around $5,000 per year on insurance premiums for our home, our cars, umbrella insurance, life insurance, flood insurance, disability insurance, and long term care insurance. This doesn’t count the health insurance through our employers, of which we pay a portion. Our policies are not basic. We’ve bought as much liability as we can afford and we’ve added several options to many of our products to deal with some special cases we have. It’s a lot of money to lay out every year, but without several of these products we would be deeply in debt.
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Know your health care needs. GlobalHealth Asia is your wisest choice of corporate insurance plans to enhance your corporate, organization or association employee benefits program while helping you to manage the health of your employees or members.
Monday, October 18, 2010
It’s Important To Be Professional
Many small businesses fail.
There are often a variety of reasons for the failure including cash flow problems, having a poor idea or product, or tax issues. Many businesses also fail because the owners are not professional. They’re late, they look strange, they don’t follow through, or they make excuses. It does not matter what sort of business you are in; in order to succeed you must act professionally any time you interact with clients or potential clients. Even if you are an eccentric artist, you still have to act like a businessperson if you want people to give you their money. What makes you seem professional? Here are some thoughts.
Dress the part: Depending on what you do, you might not need a suit and tie. However, your clothes should be clean, well fitting, and well mended. Stick to classic, basic looks and avoid anything too trendy (unless fashion is your business) or revealing. Look at how others in your industry dress and dress accordingly.
Speak well: Try to cultivate a good speaking voice. Don’t speak in slang and clean up your use of “Like,” “Um,” “You know,” and “Prolly” (for probably). Don’t swear. Speak clearly and enunciate so your clients can understand you.
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There are often a variety of reasons for the failure including cash flow problems, having a poor idea or product, or tax issues. Many businesses also fail because the owners are not professional. They’re late, they look strange, they don’t follow through, or they make excuses. It does not matter what sort of business you are in; in order to succeed you must act professionally any time you interact with clients or potential clients. Even if you are an eccentric artist, you still have to act like a businessperson if you want people to give you their money. What makes you seem professional? Here are some thoughts.
Dress the part: Depending on what you do, you might not need a suit and tie. However, your clothes should be clean, well fitting, and well mended. Stick to classic, basic looks and avoid anything too trendy (unless fashion is your business) or revealing. Look at how others in your industry dress and dress accordingly.
Speak well: Try to cultivate a good speaking voice. Don’t speak in slang and clean up your use of “Like,” “Um,” “You know,” and “Prolly” (for probably). Don’t swear. Speak clearly and enunciate so your clients can understand you.
Continue reading this very important article on the Importance of Professionalism
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