We’ve all witnessed the destruction of the storms that swept through the south last week. No matter where people looked, they were met with ruin and wreckage: houses flattened, trees uprooted and debris scattered everywhere. Entire cities were decimated. In just one night, many families lost everything. » Read More

I recently achieved a major career milestone!  I am now a fully credentialed Actuary.  The official designation is “Fellow, Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS).”  It helps me in my career, for sure, but it also means something to you, the consumer.   » Read More

Deductibles should be a topic familiar to each of us who has insurance.  On the surface, most people think the less they have to pay out of pocket, the better.  But a low deductible isn’t always the best choice. 

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Let me start by admitting something.  Before I started working at COUNTRY, I didn’t always exhibit the best behavior when it came to financial security.  And now that I’m a (semi) world famous, bonafide, distinguished insurance guru, I can tell you one of the biggest mistakes I made was not having renter’s insurance.

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Hello everyone!  It’s Aaron, the first blogging actuary at COUNTRY Financial.  You may be wondering, “What’s an Actuary?” After all I don’t think many kids daydream about becoming one when they grow up.  I certainly didn’t. » Read More