Entries by theayresgroup

The time of year for unexpected wildlife encounters

The transition from summer to fall for the average individual is often marked by brightly colored leaves, the return of seasonal favorites like hard apple cider and school being back in session. It’s also marked by the start of the migration season for many animals — something drivers will soon realize and possibly encounter, depending on where they […]

Marketplace Circle of Champions Recognizes Robert Hile

October 2, 2019, Sturgis, MI – Robert Hile has been recognized for his hard work and expertise in helping consumers enroll in and manage qualified health coverage through the 2019 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period. This nationwide recognition from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a member of the 2019 Marketplace […]

4 ways keeping your home tidy can save you money

Thanks in part to organization guru and New York Times bestselling author Marie Kondo’s popular Netflix show, it seems like everyone is tidying up. From decluttering to employing clever storage techniques, a new year can feel like the perfect time to organize your home and simplify your life. But did you know that tidying your home can bring more than joy? […]

Jeff Mohney Honored as 30-Year Member

Sturgis Journal – October 1, 2019 Society of Certified Insurance Counselors recently honored Jeff Mohney of Ayres Insurance with a certificate honoring his 30 years of faithful participation in advanced education. Money earned the designation through a series of rigorous examinations and has maintained his CIC designation by annual attendance at an approved CIC continuing education […]

20 car crash tips and things you should know after an accident

Consider yourself lucky — or perhaps overdue — if you’re an adult who has never been in a car accident. Consider that in 2015 alone, more than 2.4 million people were injured and nearly 35,000 people died in 6.2 million crashes nationwide, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It follows that the Insurance Information Institute says […]

It’s time to take third-party risk seriously

A recent study of 600 IT and security decision-makers revealed that though 60% of organizations have formal third-party risk policies, 44% of them have experienced a significant breach caused by a vendor. This is disturbing in itself, revealing a major discrepancy between the third-party policies organizations espouse and those policies’ effectiveness. But what’s more, only half of […]

Crafting a business owners policy

How can agents ensure that they’re guiding small business owners to the best business owners policy available? Business owners can be some of agents’ best clients. They understand that they need insurance, and they rely on agents and brokers’ expertise to guide them to the best business owners policy (BOP) available. But given the many […]