Join us as we share the expertise and insights of Penny Phillips and Sara McGrane for a discussion of the practical and legal issues surrounding COVID-19 vaccination policies.
Learn moreAs worsening social inflation concerns, surging medical expenses and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic continue to contribute to a rise in liability claim frequency and severity, the general liability market has preceded to harden.
Read moreYour employer provides you with a retirement plan for you to save money in, tax-deferred, for the day you bid your career farewell and enter into retirement. How well do you know your plan?
Read moreCatalytic converter theft is on the rise in Minnesota. The cost to replace a stolen catalytic converter can be several thousand dollars. Be aware of the risk and take practical steps to avoid it.
Read moreMany times we get caught up in the number: Do you have enough life insurance? However, an equally important question is: Do you have the right type of life insurance?
Read moreFor the past decade, the commercial auto insurance space has been largely unprofitable for carriers. In this environment, many carriers have elevated premium costs. Unfortunately, this hard market is expected to continue into 2021.
Read moreRetirement is a whole new phase of life. You’ll experience many new things, and you’ll leave others behind – but what you won’t avoid is taxes. Read on for tips about developing a retirement income strategy as you approach or begin retirement.
Read moreUnfortunately, rate increases—as well as additional policy restrictions—are expected to continue in 2021. We predict that many insureds will experience double-digit rate increases, lowered available capacity and various policy restrictions or exclusions—especially regarding losses tied to weather events or the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read moreThis Compliance Overview summarizes key features for HSAs, including the contribution limits for 2021.
Read moreElective deferral contributions to a traditional retirement plan are contributed on a pre-tax basis and help lower your current taxable income. Roth elective deferral contributions, however, are much like a Roth IRA in that contributions are made on an after-tax basis.
Read moreThis article outlines four ways HR teams can prepare for future public health crises. Employers can use this information to help cope with the current COVID-19 pandemic fallout and beyond.
Read moreThe workers’ compensation insurance market has remained mostly stable, performing as an outlier relative to other lines of insurance by producing profitable underwriting results. Yet, some emerging trends have the potential to cause an uptick in workplace accidents and claims.
Read moreHealth care industry cyberattacks cost an estimated $13 billion last year according to a newly released report.
Read moreWater is one of the most common causes of property damage. With warm weather approaching, learn about some ways you can prevent a loss due to water damage.
Read moreThe FMCSA recently released its strategic plan for 2021-2023, with one in particular focusing on safety. Read about the 5 strategic objectives to help reduce fatalities and injuries related to the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
Read moreThe CDC released new guidelines for fully vaccinated people who have had exposure to someone with COVID-19.
Read moreAn announcement about an expansion within Christensen Group's commercial insurance practice.
Read moreA summary of the ACA's employer reporting requirements under IRS Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Part one of two.
Read moreA summary of the ACA's employer reporting requirements under IRS Code Sections 6055 and 6056. Part two of two.
Read moreRecruiting has never been simple, and the COVID-19 pandemic is complicating matters even more. In this rapidly changing landscape, employers need to adapt if they want to attract and retain quality talent.
Read moreThe DOL released its 2021 inflation-adjusted civil monetary penalities that may be assessed on employers for violations of a wide range of federal laws including OSHA.
Read moreAs prescription drug costs continue to increase, it’s important for employers to understand the trends behind the rise and what they can do to better manage their health care expenses.
Read moreAn update about COVID-19 vaccine coverage for non-grandfathered group health plans.
Read moreAn update from the DOL, H&HS and the U.S. Treasury on greater flexibility for grandfathered plans.
Read moreAccording to the newly signed Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, employers with health and dependent care FSAs can provide employees with additional time to use funds in these accounts.
Read moreA list of updated annual dollar limits for HDHPs, HSAs, FSAs, 401(k) plans and transportation fringe benefit plans, updated for inflation by the IRS.
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic has solidified remote work as a new operational standard. This article discusses some cybersecurity risks that remote employees face and offers potential solutions.
Read moreThe COVID-19 pandemic is still affecting the workforce, and the combination of another potentially bad flu season and the pandemic has public health experts worried.
Read moreWorking parents are under a lot of pressure to deal with new schooling routines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This article discusses various accomodations employers can make for their employees who are experiencing these changes.
Read moreJoin us as we share the expertise, insights and experiences of a nationally recognized legal team, Julius Gernes and Steve Pattee, from Donna Law Firm based in Minnesota and a veteran fleet risk manager, Dan Kugler, of Risk & Insurance Consultancy based in Wisconsin.
Learn moreThe market continues to harden, capacity continues to shrink, and losses continue to mount through COVID-claims, natural disasters, social inflation and nuclear verdicts. Captives provide an alternative risk financing option to counter the impacts of the traditional marketplace.
Learn moreThe global pandemic is accelerating us into the future, faster than originally anticipated. Join us for a conversation with special guest, Gene Munster, about how the world will look post-COVID-19.
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