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Answering Your Employee’s Questions About Enrolling in Medicare
Working past age 65 is no longer uncommon. According to the U.S. Jobs report, almost 19 percent of people 65 or older worked at least part-time in the second quarter of 2017.
With that in mind, it pays to be aware of current guidelines for employees who want to keep their group health care... Find out more »
Simple Steps to Reduce Telecommuting-Related Risks
Employers’ Responsibilities:
1. Provide clear job descriptions, goals and reporting procedures for your
telecommuting employees.
2. Ensure your workers’ compensation coverage applies to telecommuters. For
example, if you have out-of-state teleworkers, make sure you have “other... Find out more »
10 Tips for Thinking Outside the Wellness Box
When most of us think of the word, “wellness”, images of yoga mats, massages and FitBits are typically what come to mind. While fitness, stress relief and exercise are all important components of wellness initiatives at companies, there’s more to being well than what we eat and how we... Find out more »
Alera Group’s Teddy Felker Named Business Insurance 2018 Break Out Award Winner
DEERFIELD, IL - Teddy Felker Managing Director, Private Equity Practice for GCG, an Alera Group Company, has been named a Business Insurance 2018 Break Out Award Winner. Alera Group is a leading national employee benefits, property/casualty, risk management and wealth management firm
The Break... Find out more »
Alera Group Expands Southwestern Presence by Adding Nevada Firm
DEERFIELD, IL and LAS VEGAS, NV — Alera Group, a leading national employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, has acquired Kaercher Insurance, which includes Kaercher Campbell, Kaercher Insurance Agency and Sundance Insurance. Terms of the transactions... Find out more »
GDPR Deadline
What does the GDPR deadline mean for your insurance?
Many of you are aware this past Friday, May 25th was the big GDPR compliance deadline. As a result, several clients have inquired whether their insurance would provide coverage for claims associated with this new law.
If you’re a US... Find out more »
The Six Types of OSHA Violations and Their Penalties
As conscientious as you and your company may be about federal OSHA compliance and keeping employees safe, you may need to undergo an OSHA inspection.
Here are six types of violations you could be cited for:
De Minimus
These violations do not have a monetary penalty because they do not... Find out more »
Alera Group Appoints Danielle Capilla Director of Compliance, Employee Benefits
DEERFIELD, IL (May 31, 2018) — Alera Group, a national employee benefits, property and casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, appointed Danielle Capilla, JD, as Director of Compliance, Employee Benefits.
In her role as Director of Compliance, Employee Benefits, Capilla will... Find out more »
From Data Breaches to Ransomware: How to Avoid Becoming the Victim of a Cybercrime
Each time you connect to the Internet, you risk becoming the victim of a cybercrime. It's the price we pay for living in a digital world — whether it's at home, at work, or on your smartphone.
According to the Identity Theft Resource Institute, the number of U.S. data breaches in 2016... Find out more »
Alera Group Growth Streak Continues, Acquires Three New Firms
Additions Expand Locations in South West and Midwest Regions
DEERFIELD, IL — Alera Group, a leading national employee benefits, property/casualty, risk management and wealth management firm, has acquired three firms, effective May 1, 2018. These acquisitions expand Alera Group to more than... Find out more »
