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2024 Core Value Awards and Milestone Anniversaries

As we kick off another incredible year, it's time to reflect on and celebrate the exceptional individuals who truly embody…

Sara SladkyJanuary 9, 2025

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How To Prepare Your Home and Vehicles for Winter

Winter is upon us, which means cold temperatures, snowstorms, and some increased risks when it comes to your personal property.…

Tyler StarbeckDecember 6, 2024

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The Ripple Effect of Natural Disasters on Midwest Insurance Costs

You may have noticed that insurance premiums in the Midwest have been steadily rising. While there are many factors that…

Tony PollastriniOctober 18, 2024

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Interview With an AgriBusiness Advisor: Andrew Westendorf

Andrew Westendorf, AgriBusiness Solutions Advisor, is our resident farm and commercial ag expert. He specializes in insuring farm property and…

The Accel GroupSeptember 10, 2024

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Five Ways to Futureproof Your Construction Business

The construction industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting market demands. For business owners in…

Jonathan PattersonAugust 8, 2024

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How To Create a Company Culture People Won’t Want To Leave

In 2023, Gallup reported that 1 in 2 people, roughly 48% of all U.S. employees, indicated they were watching for…

Sara SladkyJuly 22, 2024

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Understanding Final Expense Insurance

While you might not enjoy thinking about it, have you ever considered how you will ease the financial burden on…

Amanda BurksJune 12, 2024

Insurance Surety Bonds

Navigating the Hard Market: The Resilient Growth of the U.S. Surety Market

In the ever-evolving landscape of insurance, a beacon of hope shines through the hard market storm clouds—the U.S. surety market.…

Ty BurkeMay 15, 2024

Employee Benefits

What are the Advantages of Online Enrollment Systems for Employee Benefits?

As an employee benefit advisor, I've had the privilege of working with hundreds of different business executives over time. I…

Jared DeinesApril 5, 2024

Business Insurance Insurance

The Story of the Father-Daughter Insurance Duo: Chandler and Mike Lamm

Chandler and Mike Lamm are two of our Business Insurance advisors who often work together as a team. The best…

The Accel GroupMarch 12, 2024

The latest insurance articles, insight and news from The Accel Group.

2024 Core Value Awards and Milestone Anniversaries

How To Prepare Your Home and Vehicles for Winter

The Ripple Effect of Natural Disasters on Midwest Insurance Costs

Interview With an AgriBusiness Advisor: Andrew Westendorf

Five Ways to Futureproof Your Construction Business

How To Create a Company Culture People Won’t Want To Leave

Understanding Final Expense Insurance

Navigating the Hard Market: The Resilient Growth of the U.S. Surety Market

What are the Advantages of Online Enrollment Systems for Employee Benefits?

The Story of the Father-Daughter Insurance Duo: Chandler and Mike Lamm

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