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Why Brokers Should Partner with General Agencies
Independent insurance brokers, by definition, work across a broad spectrum of clients and carriers. It is their job to cut through the fog on both sides of the equation so as to connect clients with those carriers capable of providing exactly what they need.
COVID-19 and Paid Leave Where We Stand Right Now
Having to stay home from work because you either test positive for coronavirus or have been sickened by it could have meant not being paid had it not been for federal legislation. The same goes for staying home to care for sick relatives or children unable to go to school or daycare.
How COVID-19 Has Impacted the Health Insurance Broker's Day
Insurance brokers make a living by helping their clients find and obtain the right kind of insurance for a particular need. The health insurance broker focuses on standard health along with vision and dental insurance products.
New Survey of the American Worker Sheds Light on Working Through the Pandemic
Organizations that inspire loyalty and trust are the ones that provide solid leadership during a crisis, a new survey from Prudential shows.
Businesses Hit by COVID-19 Can Take Advantage of Three New Credits
If your clients have been adversely affected by the novel Coronavirus pandemic, you should know about three important new credit programs available from the IRS.
Changes in Retirement Planning Resulting from the Secure Act
While the world has been focused almost exclusively on the COVID-19 pandemic, a new law known as the Secure Act kicked in at the start of 2020. The Secure Act represents some of the most profound changes to retirement planning in recent years.
Employee Benefits: Where We Stand Right Now
Like so many others in the payroll and benefits administration sector, we began 2020 with an eye on a number of trends that we were expecting to emerge over the course of the year. Much has changed within the last few months thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of what we anticipated for 2020 will not likely come to fruition.
Latest Updates on Coronavirus Healthcare Legislation
The coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly changing situation in terms of federal and state guidance. Fortunately, legislative changes regarding health insurance and healthcare delivery have occurred more slowly.
The Growing Importance of Data Security for Small Business
Just how seriously does your business take data security? If the decision-makers in your company think that data security is only for big business and large corporations, it is probably time for a major rethink.
The Rise of Remote Work: Not as New as It Seems
How many millions of Americans are working from home as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? We might not know the answer to that question, but we can say that the rise of remote work is not as new as it seems.
The Rise of Telemedicine: Key Players to Watch
Telemedicine is suddenly the hottest thing in healthcare. By necessity, the U.S. healthcare sector has been forced to embrace telemedicine and all it has to offer. What remains to be seen is where it all leads once the COVID-19 pandemic is behind us. In our opinion, the rise of telemedicine has just begun.
Unemployment or Furlough: Which is the Better Option?
The current state of the economy is leaving small businesses with uncomfortable choices. Among them is the choice between furloughing employees and laying them off so that they can collect unemployment insurance. Is one option better than the other? No.