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THE MJ COMPANIES STRENGTHENS BENEFITS COMPLIANCE PRACTICE WITH ADDITION OF INDUSTRY LEADER 

PUBLISHED June 23rd, 2026
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INDIANAPOLIS – The MJ Companies, a leading business and financial services consulting firm for more than 60 years, announces the addition of an accomplished benefits compliance professional to its team. Rebecca McColm is joining as Associate Director of Benefits Compliance, (…)

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PUBLISHED November 4th, 2025

E&S Market Soars As Industry Seeks Creative Coverage Options

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The U.S. excess and surplus lines market continues to notch solid growth, rising 12.3% to $130 billion in direct written premium in 2024 after …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED October 21st, 2025

Bricking Coverage in Cyber Insurance

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Bricking is a type of cyberattack that renders a device unusable, effectively making it a “brick.” It targets hardware—disabling computers, tablets, hard drives, phones …

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PUBLISHED October 3rd, 2025

Colorado Private Plan Maintenance Fee

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The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) wrapped up its most recent round of changes to the Private Plan Regulations (7 CCR 1107-5), …

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PUBLISHED October 1st, 2025

The MJ Companies and Cooper Risk Advisors Partner to Serve Niche Businesses

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INDIANAPOLIS (October 1, 2025) – The MJ Companies, a leading financial services firm for nearly 60 years, and Cooper Risk Advisors, a privately held …

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PUBLISHED September 30th, 2025

The MJ Companies Hires Melinda Eckard as Vice President, Employee Benefits Operations

The MJ Companies

INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 30, 2025) – The MJ Companies, a leading financial services firm for nearly 60 years, is proud to announce the addition of …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED September 23rd, 2025

THE RISING RISK OF NUCLEAR VERDICTS IN MANAGEMENT LIABILITY LITIGATION

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Nuclear verdicts, which refer to exceptionally high jury awards, have become increasingly common. Several factors have contributed to this trend, including a shifting litigation …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED September 16th, 2025

U.S. Average Breach Cost Hits Record High of $10.22 Million

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The average cost of a data breach in the U.S. soared to an all-time high of $10.22 million, even as the global average cost …

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PUBLISHED September 11th, 2025

The MJ Foundation Names Four Local Nonprofits in Indianapolis, Phoenix, Denver, and Nashville as New Charities of Choice

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INDIANAPOLIS (Sept. 10, 2025) – The MJ Charitable Foundation (the MJ Foundation), has named four nonprofits in the Indianapolis, Phoenix, Denver, and Nashville community …

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PUBLISHED September 3rd, 2025

The MJ Companies Named a 2025 Best Practices Agency

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The MJ Companies retained its Best Practices status for 2025, joining an elite group of independent insurance agencies from across the United States.    The …

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PUBLISHED August 19th, 2025

The MJ Companies Welcomes Anu Dhamecha as Director of Pharmacy Practice

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INDIANAPOLIS (August 19, 2025) – The MJ Companies (MJ), a leading business and financial services consulting firm for more than 60 years, is continuing …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED August 18th, 2025

Most Lines of Business Softened in Q2 2025, The Council’s P+C Market Survey Shows

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Softened market conditions were again evident this quarter. Premiums across all account sizes rose by an average of 3.7%, down from 4.2% in Q1 …

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Risk Management
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PUBLISHED August 12th, 2025

Five Strategies for Reducing Workers’ Compensation Costs

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When a company experiences significant increases in workers’ compensation costs, it usually triggers internal activities aimed at reducing insurance costs and spending. The key …

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