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Department of Health and Human Services Indefinitely Extends Transition Policy for Non-ACA Compliant Plans

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on March 23, 2022, indefinitely extended an existing transition policy for certain health plans that do not…

Spending Bill Lengthens Telehealth Coverage for HDHPs

On March 15, 2022 a spending bill was signed into law that extends the ability of high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to provide benefits for telehealth…

DOL Releases Guidance on Unlawful Retaliation for Employee Leave

In a Field Assistance Bulletin posted on March 10, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provided examples of prohibited retaliation under the Family and…

HHS Releases Guidance on Federal Protections for Gender-Affirming Care

On March 2, 2022, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new guidance on federal health privacy laws and civil rights protections that…

How to Prepare for the Commercial Auto Insurance Marketplace in 2022

The commercial auto insurance industry in 2022 is ever-evolving, and technology and data continue to play a vital role in the premiums that companies pay…

Home Maintenance Tips for this Spring

As spring approaches, it’s easy to forget the damage that harsh winter weather may have done to your house. A bit of spring maintenance now…

What Is Condominium Insurance?

Understanding Condominium Insurance What Is Condominium Insurance? Condominium insurance, or condo insurance, is a specific type of insurance policy designed to help condo owners cover…

Grilling Safety Tips

While grilling is a year-round activity, grill usage – as well as grill accidents and fires – spikes in the summer with the arrival of…

Remote-Only Workers Report Mixed Feelings

By: Neil Howe, Hedgeye Demography Analyst This article was originally published on Hedgeye on March 17, 2022. Many young people who have entered the workforce…

Ways for Nonprofits to Navigate a Hard Market with Restricted D&O Coverage

Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance helps protect nonprofits from severe damage to their reputations and personal finances. This coverage used to be considered relatively inexpensive…

D&O Market Faces Challenges Despite Premium Growth

Directors and officers (D&O) liability insurance loss ratios worsened over the past two years, despite sizable rate increases and the fact that the line faces…

How to Control Homeowners Insurance Costs

Your home is a major investment, which is why it’s critical to protect that investment with the proper insurance. Homeowners insurance can offer financial protection…

Putting Health First Can Help Lower Your Workers’ Compensation Costs and Claims

Employers pay almost $1 billion every single week for direct workers’ compensation costs, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. There are many ways to…

11 Tips for Nonprofits to Prevent Employee Burnout

It has been a trying year for many nonprofit organizations. Between staffing issues, heavy workloads and adapting to new COVID-19 guidelines, employee burnout has become…

Size Matters

Authored by Tom Schliefer Warren Buffet once famously said: “I buy expensive suits… They just look cheap on me.” In this disrupted, unpredictable market of…

The Benefits of Umbrella Insurance for Nonprofits

Investing in an umbrella insurance policy might not be top-of-mind for nonprofits – but when an emergency strikes, buying this coverage could be one of…

CMS Releases New Resources on CAA Enforcement

Enforcement letters have been released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a majority of states regarding the execution of certain provisions of…

FAQs released on No Surprises Act Dispute Resolution

This month the Health and Human Services (HHS), Departments of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury (Departments) issued FAQs to provide more guidance on the Federal…

Preventive Services Guidelines for Women Updated for 2023

Recently the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) updated its preventive services guidelines to expand the list of…

U.S. Senate Passes the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act

On Feb. 10, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (the Act) which, once signed by…

Does Social Inflation Impact the Commercial Auto Insurance Market?

One growing concern within the commercial insurance market is social inflation. Social inflation refers to the rising costs of insurance claims. These inflation issues are…

What You Can Do to Shrink Your Construction Insurance Costs

By: Sam Veith The best companies believe in zero accidents in having a top-down safety culture. Workers’ compensation insurance is normally the highest line item for…

Giving Underwriters What They Want to Shrink Your Construction Insurance Costs

By: Sam Veith Many commercial construction companies make their living bidding and winning projects. From my experience, many contractors do not understand winning work in their…

Negligent Entrustment – What Is It and Why Should It Be a Top Concern?

This article will help you understand what negligent entrustment is, the risks it poses for commercial fleets, the proper steps to take for any business,…