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National Hurricane Preparedness Week Starts May 5th
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Addressing Bullying and Cyberbullying
Bullying and cyberbullying remain prevalent issues in schools, posing significant challenges to student safety and well-being. As educators and administrators, it's essential to address these issues proactively and create a safe and supportive environment for all students.
National Work Zone Awareness Week Takes Place April 15-19
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will take place April 15-19, 2024, in conjunction with National Occupational Research Agenda’s (NORA) Construction Stand-down to Prevent Struck-by Incidents event. In 2021, 956 people died in work zones, according to the NHTSA FARS data. Also in 2021, 108 highway worker occupational fatalities occurred in road construction sites, based on BLS data. Further data is available on WorkZoneSafety.org.
Navigating Compensation in the Era of Transparency
Six decades after the Equal Pay Act aimed to eliminate gender-based wage discrimination, women in America still earn just 82 cents for every dollar earned by men. For Black and Hispanic women, the gap is even wider at 70 cents and 65 cents, respectively.
Tailoring Benefits to Boost Employee Retention
Generation Z is primed to take over as the largest generational group in the workforce. This seismic shift means employers must get creative in how they attract and keep top talent across diverse ages and life stages. One area ripe for a refresh is employee benefits communication and personalization.
Press
North American Solutions Transitions to INSURICA: A New Chapter
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Supporting Employees During Mental Health Awareness Month and Beyond
Employee mental health has become a workplace topic of increased focus and awareness in recent years. An employee’s mental health includes how they think, feel and act, and their emotional and social well-being. While mental health includes mental illness, these two concepts aren’t interchangeable. For example, an employee can go through a period of poor mental health but not necessarily have a diagnosable mental illness. Additionally, an employee’s mental health can change over time, depending on factors such as their workload, stress and work-life balance.
Best Practices for Patient Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Strategies, when implemented effectively, can contribute to a safer and more reliable healthcare environment for patients and healthcare providers.
Parametric Insurance: A Sure Bet on Nature’s Gambles
Parametric insurance sounds a lot like betting on horses. In betting on horse races, there is a set threshold - the finish line - that must be crossed to trigger a payout. In parametric insurance, there is a threshold that set parameters must cross to trigger payout.
Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace
In 2023, 38 million people across the U.S. provided unpaid care for their loved ones, according to AARP. Another study from Harvard Business School estimated that 73% of employees have some caregiving responsibility, making caregivers the fastest-growing employee group.
Publications
Architecture of TGS: 2023 Year in Review
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Modernizing Insurance: 2022 Year in Review
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Integrity, Innovation, Purpose: 2021 Year in Review
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Three Pillars of Growth
Three Pillars of Growth INSURICA executives share lessons in [...]
Eric Pach Captive Practice Leader
Captive Insurance Times - Emerging Talent - Eric Pach [...]
Blog
Environmental Liabilities at Agriculture and Farming Properties
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Lead to Historic Marine Losses
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, a large container ship traveling through the Port of Baltimore in Maryland collided with a concrete column supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge, ultimately causing the nearly 50-year-old structure to completely collapse and shutting down one of the largest and busiest harbors in the United States.
Heat Rules: OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat
As OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat enters into its second year, it is important to revisit some key takeaways.
Six Trends Affecting Commercial Property Insurance
Commercial property insurance plays a critical role in protecting the assets of a business. In the event of a loss, this coverage can help businesses replace or rebuild their damaged or destroyed property and restore their operations in a timely manner. As such, it’s crucial for your organization to obtain an sufficient commercial property insurance and understand the main factors influencing this line of coverage. Here are some of the latest trends impacting the commercial property insurance space.
Tornado Preparedness Tips for School Administrators
Tornadoes occur with the greatest frequency during late spring and early summer months between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), every one of Texas’ 254 counties has seen at least one tornado between 1950 and 2023. The most active region in Texas for tornados is the Red River Valley of North Texas.
Podcasts
Client Buy In With Bakersfield’s Jeremy Hearron
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The Evans Agency Joins INSURICA
The Evans Agency Joins INSURICA INSURICA's newest partner agency [...]
Michael Moore, Partner Club Profile
Michael Moore, Partner Club Profile The U Podcast features [...]
INSURICA Energy Practice Announces New Workers’ Compensation Program
INSURICA Energy Practice Announces New Workers' Compensation Program INSURICA's [...]
Tim McFall Talks Compliance
Tim McFall Talks Compliance For employERs, staying in compliance [...]
Webinars
Section 125 Election Changes & HIPAA Special Enrollments: January 27th 2022
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Medicare and Employee Benefits: February 17th 2022
This webinar will cover employee eligibility issues including HSA eligibility, Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) Rules that prohibit employers form incenting employees to take Medicare, the COBRA Medicare penalty trap some former employee face, and more.
Regulatory and Legislative: March 24th 2022
During this webinar, we’ll cover these and other important regulatory news that impacts employee benefit plans.
Regulatory Review & Wrap-Up
This webinar will review important employee benefits compliance issues from 2021 and look forward to developments coming in 2022 that will impact your benefit plans.
Employer Reporting
Attend this webinar to make sure you are ready for this year’s employer reporting season. We’ll also cover some state-specific employer reporting requirements to pay attention to.