Nine Ways to Save on Workers Comp Insurance

November 26, 2018

Your agent can help explain in more detail and show you how to get the best rates for the coverage you need. 1 Use Correct Job Classifications. There are 500 to 600 job classifications to... Read more »

Keeping Up with Medicare Changes

November 26, 2018

Here’s what you need to know for 2019. Medicare Part A provides basic hospital insurance and is available at no charge to those who are 65 or older — if they paid Medicare taxes while working.... Read more »

Taking Away the Barriers in the Workforce to Improved Mental Health

November 26, 2018

Mental illness is a growing problem in this country and treatment options are sparse. Fortunately, as an employer, you can take steps to make it easier for your employees to seek help. The... Read more »

Getting the Most Out of an HSA

November 26, 2018

Employers are increasingly relying on high-deductible health benefit plans to reduce premium costs. And while premiums are lower with a high-deductible health plan than a traditional insurance plan,... Read more »

The 6 Warning Signs of a Fake Workers’ Comp Claim

November 26, 2018

Only a small percentage of workers' comp claims are fraudulent but letting them go undetected can cost a lot. In an offbeat incident of workers comp fraud in Minnesota, a woman was found out when... Read more »

Navigating DOL 401(k) Audit Red Flags

November 26, 2018

Think there’s no way your retirement plan might be audited? Think again. The Department of Labor (DOL) can select any size retirement plan for a random 401(k) audit. Your plan also could face an... Read more »

Wave of the Future: Value-Based Care

September 20, 2018

The practice of insurers paying fee for services to physicians and hospitals is going the way of the dinosaurs. Look for value-based care to replace the current payment model. With the fee for... Read more »

How to Plan for Life’s What-Ifs – with Long-Term Disability Insurance

September 16, 2018

Few people can imagine a day when they will be too ill or injured to work. Unfortunately, it’s not that uncommon. According to the Council for Disability Awareness, more than one in four of... Read more »

10 Tips for Processing Your Insurance Claim

September 14, 2018

Category 3 Hurricane Florence is set to hit the Carolinas within the next two days, with Federal Emergency Management Agency Associate Administrator Jeff Byard calling it “a Mike Tyson punch to the... Read more »

3 Tips for a Successful Business Interruption Claim

September 14, 2018

With Hurricane Florence hitting the Carolinas, property damage and protection is a key concern for many people. Real estate data provider CoreLogic estimates that the hurricane could cost more than... Read more »