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Group Health Premiums on the Rise: What Employers Need to Know

In 2025, rising group health premiums are becoming a central concern for employers. Carriers like UnitedHealth, Anthem, and CVS Health have issued projections showing significant cost increases—driven by escalating claims severity, specialty drug costs, and continued labor shortages across provider networks.

By |September 8th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Employee Benefits, Trending|0 Comments

SECURE 2.0 Implementation: A New Era in Retirement Planning

The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed in late 2022 and now in active rollout through 2025, is reshaping the landscape of workplace retirement planning. Designed to expand access, modernize plan design, and improve financial preparedness, the law introduces over 90 new provisions—many of which are now surfacing in HR departments across the country.

By |September 5th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Employee Benefits|0 Comments

Visitor Check-In and Access Control Best Practices

Visitor check-in and access control best practices are essential for ensuring campus safety. With increasing security concerns in schools, implementing visitor check-in and access control best practices helps minimize unauthorized access, protect students and staff, and ensure a safe learning environment.

By |August 27th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Education|0 Comments

Making an Acquisition? Why the EMOD Shouldn’t Be Overlooked

When acquiring another company, there’s no shortage of factors to consider. From valuing physical assets to estimating potential synergies, the due diligence process can be complex. However, one critical element often overlooked is the EMOD.

By |August 18th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Construction, southwest, Trending|0 Comments

2026 Employer Mandate Update

In July 2025, the IRS released new guidance increasing both the affordability percentage and penalty amounts under the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate for the 2026 plan year. These changes will affect how Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) determine affordability and assess compliance risk moving into the next benefits cycle.

By |August 14th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Employee Benefits, Trending|Comments Off on 2026 Employer Mandate Update

The Risks of Vacant Property

Theft, trespassing, fires or other losses are constant threats on vacant construction sites. Losses might include not only the value of damaged or stolen materials but also the liability of an individual being injured on the property and the loss of time if a crucial piece of equipment is damaged or stolen. The insurance risks and liabilities associated with vacant construction sites can be extensive. To ensure that you are adequately protected, it is important to know the risks you face. In addition to purchasing comprehensive insurance coverage, there are numerous preventive strategies you can adopt to maintain vacant properties in a way that reduces risk and liability.

By |August 13th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Risk Management, Trending|Comments Off on The Risks of Vacant Property
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