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Langlade County Health Insurance Trustees Committee Board Meeting: http://www.co.langlade.wi.us/MinutesHealthInsuranceTrusteesFebruary212012.pdf
Consider utilizing a new consultant (The Horton Group, Inc.) to obtain more Stop Loss vendor options.
School Officials Hire Consultant to Vet the District's Health Care Options: http://shorewood.patch.com/articles/school-officials-hire-consultant-to-vet-the-district-s-health-care-plan
National health insurance consultant The Horton Group was awarded a two-year contract to help the district navigate the market
Mequon-Thiensville switches health, dental plans: http://www.mequonnow.com/news/125861078.html
Mequon - School officials in the Mequon-Thiensville district have approved new health and dental insurance carriers for the foreseeable future in a move touted by administrators as a cost-savings measure.
The district commissioned The Horton Group, a firm specializing in employee benefit analysis, to examine providers and recommend the best options in both categories. Rae Ann Beaudry, executive vice president of Horton's benefit solutions division, said the changes were being implemented two months into the district's budget cycle because of actions in Madison.
District 289 stays informed on health care, legislative changes: http://www.mendotareporter.com/v2_news_articles.php?heading=0&story_id=5215&page=72
New health reform laws may also have an impact on the district's budget in the near future. Guest speaker, Rick Klein, senior vice president of Horton Group, discussed the health reform law, its timelines, complications with the law and how it affects school districts.
Succeeding with public entity business: Price vs. cost: http://www.agentandbroker.com/Issues/2010/April-2010/Pages/Succeeding-with-public-entity-business-Price-vs-cost.aspx
Charles Hix of Hix Insurance, Boulder, Colo., and John Hamer of The Horton Group, Waukesha, Wis., are committed public entity marketers. As retail providers of insurance to municipalities, educational institutions and other special districts, they are on the front lines of public entity sales.
City Workers' Cost for Insurance Rises: http://www.post-trib.com/news/lake/1892691,hbcouncil1119.article
Soaring city health insurance bills have prompted the Hobart City Council to pass the buck to the 210 workers on the city payroll.
A Great Grand Opening and Golf Outing: http://www.greenfieldnow.com/userstoriessubmitted/education-schoolnews/64189272.html
An estimated 800 to 1,000 residents, supporters, alumni and others experienced the “new” Greenfield High School first-hand at the Grand Opening Ceremony in the new Performing Arts Center and during to
Onsite Health Clinics Improve Employee Health, Reduce Absenteeism: Health savings through onsite clinics
Employers are constantly looking for ways to control healthcare costs while maintaining healthy and happy employees. One concept transforming the face of health care is onsite...
Mass Tort Litigation Claims: Do You Know What Insurance Coverage You Had ... And When?
Some companies faced with litigation are being forced to recall their insurance carriers and policy coverages as far back as three decades. Best in class ways to retain information you need.
Form 5500 Annual Report of Employee Benefit Plan: Answering Who, What, When, Where, Why... and How?
Information regarding timing and requirements for Form 5500 through ERISA
Non-Owned Autos: Why Employees Driving Their Own Vehicles Leaves You at Risk!
If your salespeople drive their own vehicles for work, you are at risk of financial liability in the case of an accident.
Common Sense Savings: The Benefits of Switching to Generic Prescriptions
Prescription drugs account for a growing share of overall health care spending. Innovative prescriptions are proving to cut down health care costs.
Controlling Workers' Compensation Claims and Costs
There are precautions you can take to minimize risk of hiring employees with a tendency toward Workers' Compensation claims.
Economic Downturn: Think Twice Before Laying Off Injured Workers
Difficult economic times have forced employers to limit workforce expenses. While looking to streamline employees, employers must be alert to increasing Workers' Compensation costs and additional...
How Are Your Claims Managed?: The Financial Benefits of Claim Audits
Insurance companies have dramatically changed their claim management processes. If your current insurance broker does not have a claim professional acting on your behalf, you may be surprised...
Benefit Solutions: Individual Coverage Options
As life takes unexpected turns, you can take comfort in knowing that there are solutions to keep you and your family members protected.
Is Your Business Protected if an Owner Suffers a Major Disability?
Group disability income protection insurance protects basic income due to a disabling illness or injury. Discover how business owners can take full advantage of disability income planning in their...
Electrical Cords and Equipment: safety concerns that should be watched at all times
This safety tip involves electrical cords and concerns that should be watched at all times
Cell Phone Policy
Sample Cell Phone Use Policy
Safe Winter Driving: How to drive safely in winter weather
This safety tip discusses how to drive safely in winter weather
Surety Bonds
As a leading writer of fidelity and surety bonds, The Horton Group has access to a wide spectrum of bond programs from the nation’s finest sureties.
Data Breach: The Proper Insurance to Protect Identities... Including Yours!
According to a recent study, a security breach can cost an organization anywhere from $50 to $250 per record. This could cause a substantial setback for any company, and could easily put a small...
Business Protection: Using Life Insurance to Protect Against Financial Loss
There are a variety of tax-efficient and cost-effective tools for business owners and corporate executives to evaluate when planning for their companies. In the right situations, life insurance can...
Claims: Report Timely to Avoid Pitfalls!
As an insured, you have a contractual obligation to report losses or incidents that could generate claims to your insurance carrier.
Managing Corporate Credit Risk: An Alternate Strategy for Increasing the Bottom Line!
Roughly one-sixth of U.S. industrial firms’ assets are considered accounts receivable.* When receivables are managed appropriately, a company’s cash flow is positively impacted.
Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Act and an Employer’s Responsibility to Comply with Safety Regulations
The State of Wisconsin Labor and Industry Review Commission recently issued a decision regarding increased compensation...