The Hummel Blog

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What if forces beyond your control were threatening to destroy your business?  That may sound like...
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What if you could protect yourself better in your golden years? Many of us rely on Medicare for...
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What if you were running one of the world's most dangerous businesses and you didn't even know it?...
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According to the Insurance Information Institute, insurance claims were filed by 51% of the people...
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In 2021, over 97% of home insurance claims focused on some form of property damage. It's important...
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There are more than 30 million condominium units in North America. Condominiums are unique in that...
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Millennials are the largest living adult generation on earth. Their preference in housing is...
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Companies that manufacture, distribute, and sell sporting firearms and supplies play a critical...
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It's no secret that logging is an important, yet risky, profession. The very nature of the job puts...
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As we settle into the new year, you may be taking a hard look at what your business will look like...
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Owning your own business has been an important part of the American dream for decades. Many people...
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The harsh reality for businesses in America is that every year between 36% to 53% of them face some...
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Turn on the news and you're likely to hear about shortages in everything from food to furniture to...
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MIDDLEBURY, Indiana - Hummel Group, an independent insurance and risk management firm out of Berlin...
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There are more than seven million small businesses in the United States. Whether a grocery store,...