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Preparing Your Car for Winter Conditions

Winter can bring many weather-related challenges for motorists, including frigid temperatures, slick roads and poor visibility. All of these conditions can have a significant impact…

Federal Agencies Release Updated Guidance on Providing Fertility Benefits

The U.S. Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury (the Departments) jointly issued guidance on October 16, 2025, that clarifies existing categories…

Overlap Between Workers’ Compensation and FMLA

When employees become ill or are injured on the job, they may be covered by various laws. For example, workers’ compensation is a form of…

RWI Q4 2025 Market Update

As M&A volumes remain below historical norms in Q4 2025, the market for reps & warranties insurance (RWI) continues to favor insured buyers – and…

Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Challenges

Health care providers have increasingly utilized technology and are turning to digitization. Innovations such as telehealth, artificial intelligence (AI), digital billing systems and connected devices…

Cargo Spill Prevention Measures

A cargo spill refers to any unintentional release of items, liquids or raw materials from a truck or other vehicle specifically designed to transport freight…

Preventing Spontaneous Combustion Risks

Fires are a substantial risk to businesses in the construction industry. In addition to significant property damage, they can cause serious injuries and death. One…

How RWI Supports ESOP Transactions

In today’s complex business environment, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) have become a popular way for family-owned and closely held companies to provide liquidity and…

Welding & Gas CFO Club Recap October 2025

Thank you to those who were able to join the call. I also appreciate you indulging me with my request for feedback on GAWDA. Hope…

3 Ways to Revamp Your Workplace Safety Plan

When it comes to workplace safety, how protected do your employees really feel? According to a recent report from AlertMedia, a threat intelligence and emergency…

How Background Screening Protects Nonprofits from Hiring Risks

Nonprofit organizations must take care in selecting employees and volunteers to avoid putting themselves at risk of liability lawsuits and legal damages. Background screening of…

Why Properly Servicing Equipment is Important

Due to the use of complex machinery and equipment and potentially hazardous materials, manufacturing settings carry a wide range of risks. As such, properly servicing…

New Environmental Consulting Solutions for Private Equity Investors

In today’s rapidly evolving investment landscape, environmental risk management has become a critical factor for Private Equity firms seeking to safeguard their portfolios and drive…

Utilizing Dependent Care FSAs – What Expenses Can Be Reimbursed?

Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section 129 permits employers to provide dependent care assistance benefits for their employees on a tax-free basis. These benefit plans are commonly…

Maintaining Working Areas in Industrial Settings

Slips, trips and falls are responsible for many industrial accidents and accidental deaths in the workplace. Paying close attention to the areas where we walk…

Where Has Our Nonprofit Team Been in 2025?

Our nonprofit team works tirelessly to stay on top of the latest industry news and trends so they can provide innovative recommendations to their clients. Recently,…

Aligning Health Plans After a Merger: Strategies for Cost Savings & Compliance

When companies merge, executives often focus on financials, technology or market positioning. But for employees, the first question is often more personal: What happens to…

ACA Pay-or-Play Changes Might Impact Employers in 2026

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates applicable large employers (ALEs) to offer affordable, minimum-value (MV) health coverage to their full-time employees (FTEs) or risk paying…

An Update on the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act and its Equal Benefits Provision

Illinois amended the Illinois Day and Temporary Labor Services Act (the “Act”) in 2023 and 2024 to require staffing agencies to provide equal pay and…

Indiana’s New Pharmacy Benefit Manager Law

Highlights Overview: Indiana’s PBM law (SB 140) affects PBM contracts and administration with group health plans. The law goes into effect for new and existing…

Illinois Enacts New PBM Law

Highlights Overview: Illinois HB 1697 was signed into law on July 1, 2025. The law affects PBM contracts with group health plans and may impact…

Top 5 Critical Awareness Points in the Employee Benefits Landscape for 2026

As employers and benefits leaders plan for 2026, five interrelated forces will shape benefit strategy, administration, cost and employee experience. Understanding each key factor –…

Tips on Preparing for a Hurricane

When a hurricane warning is issued, preparation is the key to safety for you and your loved ones. Check on family members and elderly neighbors…

Demystifying Personal Cyber Coverage

Today’s society has become increasingly digital, with many individuals leveraging smart devices within their daily lives. Although this technology can offer various benefits, it can…