Commercial property and casualty insurance prices rose an average of 5.4% across all lines in the fourth quarter of 2024, with some premium relief in most lines other than commercial…
While spring is often associated with fresh blooms and warmer temperatures, it may also bring rain showers. This type of weather can create wet and slippery conditions, posing various safety…
The No Surprises Act (NSA), enacted as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), includes transparency provisions requiring group health plans to report information on prescription drugs and health…
A building’s frame is an integral component of structural integrity. While several techniques exist for frame construction, under ISO Construction Class 1, frame construction refers to buildings with combustible exterior…
Health care costs, and consequently employee benefit costs, have been growing at an alarming rate in recent years. Estimates show a similar growth in 2025 spending to 2024, marking years…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers subject to its recordkeeping requirements to post copies of their OSHA Form 300A between Feb. 1 and April 30 of each…
Employers subject to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting under Internal Revenue Code Sections 6055 or 6056 should prepare to comply with reporting deadlines in early 2025. For the 2024 calendar…
Employers should be aware of the top compliance issues that impact their health plan coverage for 2024. Some of these compliance issues are established requirements for employers, such as the…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) updates federal poverty levels (FPLs) each year to determine eligibility for certain programs and benefits. HHS’ new guidelines set the 2025…
With years of double-digit rate increases now in the past for many buyers, the U.S. commercial property market has improved and shows signs of stability even amid obstacles, according to…