Trending: New “Instant” Payroll App

February 25, 2019

Even employees who save money can run into a bit of financial trouble. A new payroll option might make their lives easier. ADP, Daily Pay, Kronos, Even and other online payroll administrators now... Read more »

Why Generics are Good for Your Pocketbook (and Health Insurance Premiums)

February 22, 2019

When available, generic drug substitutes generally save about 30 percent. Generic medications have been hailed as a great way to save money on prescriptions and control escalating health insurance... Read more »

Benefit Planning Strategies for 2019-2020

February 21, 2019

Although employer-sponsored group health benefit open enrollment is behind us, it’s not too early to start looking at what strategies will be in favor in 2019 to curb costs. The Society for... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires Broad Reach Benefits, LLC

February 12, 2019

DEERFIELD, IL — Alera Group, a leading national insurance firm, today announced that it has acquired Broad Reach Benefits, LLC, effective February 1, 2019. Terms of the transaction... Read more »

Alera Group Acquires Whipple & Company

February 8, 2019

DEERFIELD, IL.- Alera group, a leading national insurance firm, today announced that it has acquired Whipple & Company, effective February 1, 2019. Terms of the transaction were not... Read more »

“Need to Have” Liability Coverages for Every business

February 8, 2019

There are insurance coverages that all businesses need, some that all businesses should consider, and some that you need only if you have special risk exposures. Need to Have Commercial general... Read more »

How to Protect Your Interests When Working with Contractors

February 4, 2019

One of the most effective and simplest ways of protecting your organization from liability due to contractors' and subcontractors' operations is with Additional Insured coverage. Liability... Read more »

“Nice to Have” Policies Many Businesses Need

January 29, 2019

"Nice to have" policies are those that all businesses should at least consider purchasing. Three of the most important ones include: Professional Liability In addition to lawyers, doctors, and... Read more »

New AHP Resources Now Available

January 28, 2019

Employers interested in forming Association Health Plans (AHP) to purchase health care benefits for their employees have a resource to help with federal regulations and guidelines. The U.S.... Read more »

Compact Workers Comp Glossary

January 28, 2019

Workers Compensation terms can seem arcane and legalistic. Although there are many special terms used in workers compensation insurance, these are the basics. though there are variations in... Read more »