March 2010

Congress Passes Landmark - Healthcare Update

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

On March 21, 2010, the U.S. House of Representatives passed major health care reform legislation, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The legislation was previously passed by the U.S. Senate in December 2009 and is set to be signed by ...

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Earthquake Insurance – Setting Limits

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

By Jim Waskom, Vice President One of the most frequently asked questions we hear from clients is “how much earthquake coverage do I need?” Many factors typically go into the decision when trying to decide how much coverage ...

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Thinking about Self Funding?

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

By Jim Gregson, Account Executive When health insurance premiums continue to increase at a rate in excess of general inflation or wage increases, many employers ask us whether self-insuring their health plan makes sense for them. Self-insuring is certainly a ...

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Transitional Duty Programs – Key to Workers' Compensation Claims Management and Cost Control

Friday, March 05, 2010

By Lynne Seville, Vice President Many employers struggle with how to effectively manage workers’ compensation claim costs and loss of employee productivity when an employee suffers a prolonged absence from work due to an on-the-job injury. Transitional Duty Programs (...

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Non Profit Directors - Risk Management Items to Understand and Consider When Sitting on Outside Boards

Monday, March 01, 2010

When asked to participate on a nonprofit board; typically; the first reaction is to be flattered that someone would want our participation and the second reaction is to agree because it meets a personal or professional goal. After agreeing to ...

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