Author Archives: dave@cunixinsurance.com

The Impact Of External Pressure

Posted on May 24, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

Richard Stengel, the former Editor of Time Magazine and Under Secretary of State during the Obama administration, said something on TV the other day that stopped the other guests in their tracks.  “The same fire that melts the butter, hardens … Continue reading →

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Getting To Work

Posted on May 12, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

Here is a problem.  You live in Mayfield Heights and your job is in Strongsville, about 30 miles away.  Worse, you hate your old car, it is unreliable, gets terrible gas mileage, and needs expensive repairs.  Do you Get a … Continue reading →

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We May Not Be Able To Prevent This

Posted on April 8, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

What image comes to your mind when you hear the word “Texas”?  Do you see cowboys and old Westerns?  Do you see Ted Cruz boarding a plane to Mexico while over half of his constituents were sitting in the dark … Continue reading →

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The News Is Good

Posted on March 18, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

We are getting a better understanding of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and how it will impact your health insurance if you are under age 65 and buying your own policy.  Much of the focus on the recently … Continue reading →

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Leadership 2021

Posted on March 8, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

Congress has its fair share of villains.  You know their names because once elected they view being on television as important as breathing.  They may not actually do anything you or I might associate with legislating.  Their names are seldom … Continue reading →

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Virtually In Washington

Posted on February 22, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

The answer, of course, was NO.  A friend knows that I normally spend the last week of February each year in Washington DC and called to ask if I was packed and ready.  Nope.  We aren’t holding our annual meeting … Continue reading →

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Positive Change

Posted on February 1, 2021 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

  Here is a question: Should the government make your life easier of harder?  If you answer harder, you aren’t going to like this post. Last spring, as businesses closed and our lives were turned upside down, consumer advocates and … Continue reading →

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Running The Omnibus Off The Cliff

Posted on December 27, 2020 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

Even by Congressional standards, the Omnibus legislation passed by Congress last week was massive.  The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 is 5593 pages.  It includes the long-awaited COVID relief, the continued funding of the federal government, and the other spending … Continue reading →

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Who Is Selling Your Name?

Posted on November 18, 2020 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

I received a surprising call last week.  A Cleveland Clinic nurse called me to discuss Medicare options for her and her husband.  This was surprising because the Cleveland Clinic provides excellent coverage for its employees.  She told me that she … Continue reading →

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What’s At Stake

Posted on November 2, 2020 by dave@cunixinsurance.com

Today, November 1, 2020, is the first day of Open Enrollment for individuals and families who are under age 65 and purchase their own health insurance.  Over the last two weeks I’ve sent emails or hand-written notes to my clients … Continue reading →

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