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We pride ourselves on staying ahead of industry news and trends, and on extracting clear and meaningful guidance from complicated topics.
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We pride ourselves on staying ahead of industry news and trends, and on extracting clear and meaningful guidance from complicated topics.
5 Considerations for Your Employee Benefit Strategy
Coming out of our COVID haze, it can be difficult to remember a time when employers could be truly strategic […]
Hard-Hitting Solutions to Address Hard Market Concerns
A (Brief) VCIA Session Recap I had the pleasure of speaking at Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Annual Conference last […]
The Business Case for Captives
In this quick video, we outline 6 points that build the business case for captives. Check them out if you […]
An Advanced Take on Medical Stop-Loss: A VCIA Session Recap
With healthcare costs skyrocketing and employee needs shifting, many employers are examining how they can save money while still providing […]
Ask the Experts: The Dynamics of Captives & an Uncertain Economy
We are all feeling the impacts of inflation, and as the word “recession” continues to be a popular one among […]
Captive International: Group captives offer a long term care solution: VCIA panel
Our Managing Partner, Karin Landry led a panel discussion at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Annual Conference on the […]
Captive International: Captives offer a ‘vital edge’ in volatile times: VCIA panel
Our Chief P&C Actuary, Peter Johnson participated in a panel discussion at the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) Annual Conference […]
Should I Stay or Should I go? Finding the Optimal Captive Structure for Property & Casualty Risks
The Challenge A mid-sized (over $1B in annual revenue) architecture, engineering, construction and consulting firm was utilizing an industry group […]
Is FTO the New PTO?
Whether or not we have seen the worst of The Great Resignation, savvy employers are not new to adjusting their […]
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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.
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 today̵...
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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.
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
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/
