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Self-Insuring a Medical Benefit Program

In the United States, over 155 million people received medical and health-related benefits through some form of employer-sponsored program in […]

Blog - April 5, 2022

Organizational Change Philosophy: Time for a Makeover

Change is the only constant in life. Heraclitus (Greek philosopher) If what Heraclitus said is true, and I believe it […]

Blog - April 1, 2022

Boston Business Journal: How next gen employers are coming out on top in the battle of health care

In this piece in the Boston Business Journal, our Vice President, Prabal Lakhanpal, sets the stage for the current healthcare […]

News - March 16, 2022

International Women’s Day 2022

Women Can Have It All, If We Support Them An industry has been created to help respond to the age-old […]

Blog - March 8, 2022

Rookie Year: Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave

As seen in the New England Benefits Council (NEEBC) blog. We are one year into eligible Massachusetts employees being able […]

Blog - March 1, 2022

Cision PRWeb: Mployer Advisor Announces Boston’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award Recipients for 2021

Spring was named a Top Employee Benefits Consultant for 2021 by Mployer Advisor – check out the details in this […]

News - November 6, 2021

In a World of Uncertainty, a Captive Can Be Your Constant

As seen in the Captive Review Group Captive Report, September 2021. With the rapid spread of the Delta variant, the […]

Blog - October 15, 2021

Boston Business Journal: Mental and behavioral health at work: Insights and Solutions

In this Boston Business Journal Q&A, Spring SVP Teri Weber shares her thoughts on how employers can meaningfully tackle mental […]

News - September 24, 2021

Tackling employee benefits and third party risks

As seen in Captive International As the dust begins to settle on the COVID-19 pandemic, forward-thinking organizations are focused on […]

Blog - August 12, 2021

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As today is National Doctor's Day, we would like to recognize all the amazing work doctors and healthcare workers do every day!

Focusing on employee wellness isn't just a nice thing to do, it can also help improve your bottom line. Here is our Pharmacist's take on how wellness initiatives can mitigate rising pharmacy and benefits costs.

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The Intersection of Employee Wellness & Pharmacy Costs

Background According to Pharmacy Times, between July 2021 and July 2022, more than 1,200 medications had a price increase that […]

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Securing effective cyber insurance amidst changing regulations, strict underwriting processes, and inflated rates has been challenging for employers across the nation. Check out @AleraGroupUS’s article below on how employers can respond.

A New Game Plan for Securing Cyber Insurance

Are you having a hard time securing Cyber Insurance? It can be difficult to find adequate protection in today&#821...

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⚖️Legal Alert! @AleraGroup has released an update laying out the implications companies can face in missing payroll when it comes to employee benefits regulations and processes. 

https://aleragroup.com/news/legal-alert-the-impact-of-missing-payroll-on-employee-benefits-031623/

#EmployeeBenefits #Payroll #FLSA #ERISA #HealthInsurance #Insurance

Gov. Pritzker of Illinois has just signed the “Paid Leave for All Workers Act” into law, which will allow employees to take up to 40 hours of paid leave for any reason. The program is set to go into effect Jan 1, 2024.

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Pritzker Signs Bill Mandating Paid Leave For Nearly All Workers in Illinois

Nearly all workers in the state of Illinois will soon officially be guaranteed at least one week of paid leave, ...

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Check out @AleraGroupUS’s new Property & Casualty Market Outlook update that focuses on commercial property insurance and how market conditions have been impacted by catastrophic (CAT) weather events such as Hurricane Ian.

https://aleragroup.com/news/property-insurance-update-market-hardens-in-cat-prone-areas-031422/

Last week we attended and presented at @CICAworld's 2023 International Conference, where captive experts gathered to discuss current trends and best practices in the world of captives.



#CICAcof23 #CICA #CaptiveInsurance #Insurance #RiskManagement

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4 Areas of Focus From the CICA 2023 International Conference

It seems like every year we are seeing new developments in the world of captive insurance on both the national […]

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As we enter a post-pandemic world, remote and hybrid work have become the new and expected norm for many employees, but some employers want their team back in the office. Here is where things stand today.

https://www.springgroup.com/where-is-the-workforce-remote-hybrid-onsite-work-trends/