The PIU Communicator Library
The Nuances of Specialty-Risk Underwriting - 11/15/2016
The practice of underwriting insurance is a fine mixture of art and science. To be successful, it takes a lot of common sense, even more experience and a well-rounded team of experts. Time and practice are the true keys to the profitable underwriting of life, health and disability insurances. As you can probably imagine, factors […]
Welcome to the Jungle! - 08/02/2016
The most beautiful of destinations can also be the most dangerous. A couple of months back, I discussed the ongoing issues plaguing the country of Brazil and its attempt to successfully host the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. There were numerous reports of political corruption, skyrocketing crime, dangerous pollution levels and Zika virus […]
The Plague of Terrorism is Spreading - 12/01/2015
As you are most likely aware, militants affiliated with the Islamic State (ISIS) group terrorized the metropolis of Paris on November 13th with coordinated and sophisticated attacks throughout the city, senselessly murdering over 120 people at various locations. Over the past 24 months, the world has seen an increase in these horrible crimes committed in […]
Acts of War & Terror - 06/16/2015
Although a culturally rich, diverse and historic part of our planet, for more than a millennia, the Middle East has been a breeding ground for terrorism, religious extremism and violence where social atrocities have become commonplace. The current political climate has remained scalding over the last several years, and with State Department analysts suggesting a […]
→ - 02/10/2015
Untitled Document February 10, 2015 Important Reminders for Those Exiting the USA Medical insurance benefits are affected when a person leaves the country. As all U.S. residents have recently been mandated to acquire and hold valid healthcare, many of us Americans have been reviewing our policies and plan options. Yet during this […]
Where Have All The Pirates Gone? - 12/02/2014
As long as man has sailed the oceans, there have been pirates – men, and in rare instances women, who exploit maritime transit and commerce for financial gain by use of violence, intimidation and terror. The earliest documented accounts of piracy come from ancient Greek tales of the “Sea Peoples”, unidentified seafaring raiders who attacked […]