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Michigan Pharmacists Association Names Pharmacists Mutual as Endorsed Insurance Partner
The Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) has officially named Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group (PMIG) as its endorsed insurance carrier for members. This strategic partnership brings MPA members access to a wide range of insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of pharmacy businesses and backed by PMIG’s 115 years of experience and commitment to pharmacy professionals. Read More »
PMC Advantage announced expansion to Lansing, Michigan
PMC Advantage Insurance Services, Inc. (PMCA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company, has closed an asset purchase transaction with Lansing, Michigan-based PSI Insurance Agency (PSIA), resulting in the sale of all renewal rights to PMCA by PSIA. The transaction is expected to result in over two million dollars in new business opportunities for Read More »
How to Thwart Potential Burglars from Entering Through the Back Door
While you’ve probably already considered how to make your pharmacy or retail location less attractive to burglars — by strengthening your windows, optimizing your alarms and cameras, and adding more external lighting, for example — you may be overlooking a key vulnerability in your physical security system: your building’s back door. Back doors are often Read More »
Avoiding Deer and Other Animals While Driving
The Highway Loss Data Institute reports collisions with animals are more than twice as frequent as the yearly average during November when big bucks are searching for a mate.1 Often, they wander onto streets and highways in search of food, water, and shelter, either alone or in groups. In the U.S., there are over 2 Read More »
Why Your Company Needs Employment Practices Liability Insurance
A small business faced a wrongful termination claim from a former employee who alleged discrimination based on age. The employee sought damages amounting to $250,000, which could have severely impacted the company’s finances. Fortunately, the business had Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI). The insurer covered the legal defense costs, which totaled approximately $50,000, allowing the Read More »
Florida Fire Safety Alert
Click here to read the fire safety alert in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
Dental School to Dental Practice: Navigating the Journey
Read Time: 6 min Author: Julie Goldberg, DDS Embarking on a career in dentistry is a journey marked by years of education, dedication, and perseverance. The transition from dental school to practice is a phase that requires careful planning and preparation. This article aims to provide guidance through this transition phase, covering topics such as Read More »
Compounding and Distribution of GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 drugs seem to be on everyone’s mind and in the news pretty regularly. Compounding pharmacies have played a crucial role in providing these medications to patients, while the manufactured drugs have remained in shortage for many months. Pharmacists Mutual has seen claims against pharmacists and pharmacies for adverse reactions in patients and allegations in Read More »
PHARMACISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; KIRK HAYES RETIRES AS BOARD CHAIR AFTER A DISTINGUISHED 55 YEARS ON THE BOARD, INCLUDING 23 YEARS AS CHAIR
Susan Sutter to Assume Board Chair Jill Link Elected to the Board Algona, IA (May 28, 2024) – Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Company today announced the retirement of Kirk Hayes as Board Chair of the company’s Board of Directors, effective as of the date of the company’s 2024 Annual Meeting held on May 17. Following Read More »
Civil Unrest Series #1:
Why Your Business Needs to Be Prepared for Civil Unrest & Riots According to recent reports by the Global Peace Index, civil unrest has doubled over the last decade, causing both social strain and economic impact. In fact, the global economic impact of violence increased by 17%, reaching $17.5 trillion in 2022, equivalent to 13% of global GDP. What Read More »