How Many Years Is A One Year Extension? DOL Clarifies its Disaster Relief Guidance

February 26, 2021
The Department of Labor (DOL) has released Notice 2021-01, which clarifies the end date for the relief provided in April 2020 under Notice 2020-01. Per the latest guidance, individuals (and plans) are granted relief based on their own fact-specific timeframes and, therefore, may still take... Find out more »

Insurance for Nonprofits: Helpers Could Use Some Help

February 25, 2021
Nonprofit organizations operate on two basic tracks. Track No. 1 is their mission, the reason they exist – be it to serve vulnerable members of a community, to combat disease, to protect the environment or to advance the interests of a business or trade association. Track No. 2 is fundraising... Find out more »

As COVID-19 Information Evolves, Employer Guide to Vaccination Becomes More Valuable

February 24, 2021
Because the battle against COVID-19 is constant, information about prevention, treatment and cures for the disease changes frequently. Case in point: Wednesday’s news that a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of a single-shot vaccine produced by Johnson & Johnson found it safe... Find out more »

A Surety Thing: Stricter Underwriting in Otherwise Stable Insurance Bonds Market

February 23, 2021
On the turbulent sea that is the current Property and Casualty Insurance market, Surety has been a stable and steady vessel. Even amid the storm of disruptions caused by COVID-19, Surety bonds have continued to provide safe transport to projects embarking through uncertain waters. As the... Find out more »

11 Essential Pieces of the Stimulus Bill for Employers

The $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill passed by Congress at the end of 2020 is robust and nuanced. It covers a lot of ground, and can be confusing to navigate. As professionals in the insurance and benefits field, we went ahead and summarized the key points most relevant to our clients and... Find out more »

Weekly Wellbeing Resources: Zoom Mistakes, Carb Tracking and More

February 22, 2021
When it comes to wellbeing, employers often find themselves challenged by how to approach a shift from a traditional wellness model to a comprehensive and holistic program that supports the whole person. Below you'll find this week’s curated list of wellbeing resources. Feel free to... Find out more »

Good News/Bad News for Construction Industry: More Business, Hard Insurance Market

February 18, 2021
Contractors who have survived an unprecedented combination of challenges in 2020 and early 2021 may be in for a windfall later this year, as a growing percentage of the population becomes vaccinated against COVID-19, the economy rebounds and government spending fuels an expected surge in... Find out more »

9 Areas of Focus for HR Right Now – Part 8 and 9

We are wrapping up our thoughts on key issues industry professionals are still up against as a result of the pandemic. We appreciate you taking the time to tune in, and we hope numbers 1-7 provided some useful insights or at least reassured you that you’re not alone. Here are our final... Find out more »

Commercial Auto Insurance: Hazardous Conditions Ahead

February 16, 2021
If you’re looking for good news regarding Commercial Auto Insurance, consider this: Technological advances are increasingly available to monitor driver behavior and enhance vehicle safety. And that’s about it. Amid a hard Property and Casualty Insurance market that includes sharply... Find out more »

Weekly Wellbeing Resources: Screen Time, Acts of Kindness and More!

February 15, 2021
When it comes to wellbeing, employers often find themselves challenged by how to approach a shift from a traditional wellness model to a comprehensive and holistic program that supports the whole person. Below you'll find this week’s curated list of wellbeing resources. Feel free to... Find out more »