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The Benefits of Providing Pet Insurance
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Tornado Safety Precautions
When it comes to tornadoes, it is vital to plan ahead. During peak tornado season (March – May), storms that produce tornadoes can develop quickly, so it’s important for you and your family to know exactly what to do before and during a tornado.
Beyond the Basics: Boating Safety Tips
Going boating can be a wonderful way to explore the open waters and stay cool in the summer heat. However, boating can carry significant safety hazards if you aren’t careful. Without proper precautions in place, a boating mishap could easily lead to extensive property damage, various injuries and—in severe cases—drowning or death. To keep yourself and your passengers safe on the water, follow these boating best practices.
2024 Benefits Trends: What Employers Need to Know
As the COVID-19 pandemic recedes into the rearview mirror, employers are shifting their focus to new challenges in the benefits space. With medical costs projected to rise 8.9% in 2024, many companies will need to make difficult decisions about their health and welfare offerings. They’ll also face growing pressure to support employees’ financial, physical and mental well-being.
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.
Press
North American Solutions Transitions to INSURICA: A New Chapter
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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.
North American Solutions Transitions to INSURICA: A New Chapter
North American Solutions (NAS), a trusted name in education risk management for three decades, is excited to announce a significant milestone in its journey. After 30 years of dedication and service, NAS is rebranding to better reflect its affiliation with parent company INSURICA and to strengthen its commitment to their clients.
Eric Pach Appointed to Arizona Builders Alliance Board of Directors
Effective 2023, INSURICA’s Captive Leader Eric Pach has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA).
Publications
Modernizing Insurance: 2022 Year in Review
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Integrity, Innovation, Purpose: 2021 Year in Review
To our valued members of the INSURICA Community, We [...]
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 [...]
Executive Insights – Construction Executive Interview with Dillon Rosenhamer
Executive Insights How can a contractor take its bonding [...]
Blog
Heat Rules: OSHA’s National Emphasis Program (NEP) for Heat
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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.
Virtual Physical Therapy: An Employer’s Secret Weapon Against Opioids
The opioid epidemic continues to ravage communities across America, taking over 41 lives per day and costing billions in lost productivity and increased healthcare expenses. As employers seek solutions to keep their workforce safe and productive, virtual physical therapy has emerged as an innovative approach.
How Smart Employers are Using Second Opinions to Avoid Unneeded Surgeries
When employees require surgery, the costs to employers can be immense—not only the direct medical bills but also lost productivity from time off work. However, a growing number of employers are realizing that many recommended surgeries may be unnecessary. By offering employees access to second opinion consultations through virtual health partners, employers can enjoy significant savings per avoided surgery while improving worker health outcomes.
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.