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When Does Homeowners’ Insurance Cover a Flooded Basement?

A flooded basement is one of the most ambiguous insurance situations a homeowner can find themselves in. Some situations are covered by home insurance, while…

The Facts of Life: The Case for Permanent Life Insurance

By: Paul V. Shaheen, RHU, REBC / Vice President Let’s face it, we’re all getting older, and according to AARP, nearly 10,000 of us are turning…

NonProfit Podcasts

During each episode of our podcast, “The One Thing,” our hosts, Robin Bettenhausen and Tom Kallai, interview a leader of one of the many nonprofits…

Roll Up Due Diligence: 5 Biggest Considerations in Property & Casualty Insurance

By: Tony Hopkins, CPCU, CIC, CRM; Senior Vice President, Business Insurance key concepts Two Emerging Trends – Cyber and Transactional Insurance Three Tried & True…

Driving Down Injuries, Risk, and Cost

The partnership between a client and a safety consulting firm can build the foundation for building, and maintaining, a strong culture of safety. Much…

OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program for Heat Hazards

OSHA launched its National Emphasis Program (NEP) for protecting workers from heat hazards in indoor and outdoor workplaces on April 12, 2022. Through the program,…

Collaboration Between Physicians and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses

Physicians are often contractually required to work with advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) as part of their employment responsibilities. Some physicians are asked to be…

Cybersecurity Controls Prevent Access to Go-Forward Cyber Liability Insurance for Targets

By: Mike Richmond, Vice President – Business Insurance, The Horton Group; and Sagar Patil, Manager – Cybersecurity & Transaction Advisory Services, RSM US LLP KEY…

What is Personal Liability Insurance?

Whether you are an individual or a business owner, understanding the importance and specifics of Personal Liability Insurance can be a powerful tool to safeguard…

Can Quality Control Result in Lower Insurance Premiums?

We incorporate several buzz words in our daily vocabulary – many of which are found in this article by John Ferguson at TrustRadius. While the…

Driving Down Risk Through Your Most Valuable Resource

It’s a tragedy when people are injured on the job. It is an even greater tragedy when people are injured in the process of helping…

Acquiring a Company with a PEO? Top Considerations for Your M&A Plan

By: Liz Letke, Vice President; and Alec Wohlever, Vice President Partnering with a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) can be an effective way for smaller employers…

Your Talent Strategy Should Contain These Top 3 Elements

Authored by Natalie Terchek It’s no secret that we are in the middle of the “Great Resignation.” Many baby boomers are retiring, and there are…

Biden Warns Private Sector to Harden Your Cyber Defenses Immediately

President Joe Biden cautioned businesses in the private sector to harden their cyber defenses, reiterating earlier warnings related to potential cyberattacks against U.S. organizations by…

EEOC Issues Guidance on Age Discrimination and COVID-19

Highlights Section H of COVID-19 FAQs: Section H of the EEOC’s guidance on COVID-19 and fair employment laws includes two FAQs about discrimination protections for individuals…

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Guidance on the Pandemic and Hiring and Onboarding Issues

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued FAQ guidance about how companies should comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other federal…

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…