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Supreme Court Ruling in Connelly v. United States Impacts Buy-Sell Agreements

By: Jon Dannemiller, Senior Consultant of Executive Benefits of Marsh McClennan Agency In Connelly v. United States (June 2024), the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that…

White Paper: Transportation & Trucking – Business Insurance Claims Consulting

Discover the critical issues impacting the transportation industry, from driver shortages to parking problems, and explore the rising exposure of trucking liability claims. For more…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap October 2024

Thanks for the crew of 15 that joined us for our 13th edition! Big shout out to John who is retiring and joined his last…

The Growing Threat of Social Engineering

In today’s digital world, cybercriminals have found a new target: people. Instead of relying solely on hacking technology, they use a strategy called social engineering,…

Calling All Interest in a Welding & Gas Captive

Captives are starting to rise in popularity, and many distributors are jumping in. Because of this, Horton is gauging interest in building a welding and…

Optimal Project Delivery Methods, Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Construction Success

In the dynamic world of construction, choosing the right project delivery method and utilizing advanced tools like Building Information Modeling (BIM) can significantly impact the…

Construction Industry Roundup: Safety Professionals, Committees, and Evolving Insurance Strategies

Ensuring workplace safety and navigating insurance complexities are vital to maintaining operational integrity and legal compliance. This roundup delves into two critical aspects of the…

Securing the Future: Safeguarding Health Care Employee Retirement Accounts from Cyber Threats

Cybersecurity has become a pressing concern, threatening our personal data and the integrity of our professional environments. The health care industry, in particular, has experienced…

OSHA’s Updated Hazard Communication Standard

On July 19, 2024, OSHA’s updated final rule on its Hazard Communication Standard (HCS) went into effect. The amendments address issues that arose during the…

The Importance of Annual Fire Alarm Testing by a Certified 3rd Party

Ensuring the safety of a building and its occupants is a top priority for property managers and business owners. One of the critical components of…

Top 3 Ways To Address Health Disparities & Cut Costs

Millions of Americans face significant barriers to achieving good health. According to America’s Health Rankings 2022 Annual Report, published by the United Health Foundation and…

5 Critical Steps Before Joining a Nonprofit Board of Directors

Joining a board of directors of a nonprofit organization is exciting and incredibly rewarding as you give your time, talent, and services back to your…

The Role of Tax Insurance in U.S. and Canadian Renewables Projects

Renewable energy projects require significant upfront investment, and tax incentives play a crucial role in making these projects financially viable. In the United States, financing…

Navigating Geopolitical Risks: Effective Forecasting Strategies for Businesses

In today’s interconnected world, businesses face a myriad of challenges driven by shifting geopolitical landscapes. From trade wars to international conflicts, organizations must navigate complex…

Preparing for the 2024 Gag Clause Attestation: Key Resources and Action Steps for Employers

On May 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a set of resources to help health plans and insurance issuers with their annual…

Updates on Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution Limits

An individual who becomes HSA-eligible during a year is treated as eligible for the entire year if they are eligible on Dec. 1 of that…

Hacking Hospitals (Leader’s Edge)

This article was originally published on Leader’s Edge. Fast Focus Cyber attacks on hospitals and other healthcare organizations have steadily increased in recent years, with…

DOL’s Cybersecurity Program Best Practices for Plan Fiduciaries

Through Compliance Assistance Release No. 2024-01, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) announced that the cybersecurity guidance released in April 2021…

Final Forms for 2024 ACA Reporting & Final B Series Instructions

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released the final 2024 forms for reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 and 6056. The IRS released the…

Final Rule Strengthens Mental Health Parity Requirements

Highlights The Departments have released a final rule to strengthen MHPAEA’s requirements. The final rule makes changes to the existing NQTL standard to prevent plans…

Pay-or-Play Affordability Percentage to Increase for 2025

Highlights The IRS has announced the affordability percentage that will apply under the ACA’s pay- or-play rules for plan years beginning in 2025. This percentage…

Employee Health & Benefits Trends: The Evolving Workforce

2024 Employee Health & Benefits Trends: The Evolving Workforce report helps professionals like you stay ahead of evolving workplace trends. Optimize your company’s benefits strategies…

Why Critical Illness Insurance is Essential: Protecting Against Life’s Major Health Events

By: Paul V. Shaheen, RHU, REBC / Vice President For years, we’ve talked to clients about the need for life insurance, with the theme usually being,…

2024 Construction Risks Report

Construction continues to expand, with nonresidential sectors, including civil, growing at a steady 6%, matching 2023’s pace, according to FMI’s 3rd quarter outlook. However, there…