ICHRA: An Rx for Medical Insurance

by Chris Shipley, Vice President, Employee Benefits   Today’s employees want more freedom to choose a benefits package-including medical- that meets their individual and family health and lifestyle needs. Employers, especially in today’s economy, desire programs that reduce costs, offer more control and predictability, and simplify administration. Bridging these seemingly opposite needs is a new … Continued

Insurance policies cover riot damage, but it’s more complicated than that

Our Vice President of Commercial Lines, Clem Wandrisco, weighs on the in application of insurance coverage for damage from a riot: Insurance policies cover riot damage, but it’s more complicated than that (link to article, membership required) Please note that the information contained in this posting is designed to provide general awareness in regard to … Continued

Top Questions from Small Businesses about COVID-19

For the last 3 years our local and national benchmarking survey has asked employers about their top priority regard the design and objectives of their benefit programs. “Attracting and Retaining Employees” has been 1st, with “Cost” coming in at a close 2nd.  This was a direct result of a strong economy and a very tight … Continued