On January 4, 2023, the Insurance Commissioner for the California Department of Insurance, Ricardo Lara, issued an alert to insurance companies, agents, brokers, and state residents: Many people may not be aware that homeowners and [...]
Once relatively rare, fiduciary liability litigation is on the rise across the country: In 2019, participants in Anthem Inc.’s 401(k) plan reached a $23.7 million settlement in an ERISA fiduciary breach lawsuit. [...]
In benefits administration, as in life, mistakes happen. In spite of employers’ best efforts to facilitate a successful open enrollment, a few employees will inevitably miss the deadline or accidentally elect the wrong benefits. While [...]
With inflation reaching its highest point in 40 years and subsequent steep interest rate hikes, the real estate investment insurance landscape has changed significantly this year. For one thing, insurance costs are rising. Two Main [...]
Open enrollment season has officially begun. The period from Nov. 1 through Jan. 15, 2023, marks the busiest time of year for many HR leaders and business owners. According to a report on a survey [...]
During times of natural disaster, facilities closure and employee displacement create issues, often unprecedented, affecting payroll and other HR functions. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vital importance of timely and accurate payroll for continued business [...]
CBRE Research recently released an in-depth report on the real estate investment industry for Q2 2022. They found commercial real estate investment activity this quarter increased 10% year-over-year. In this blog post, we’ll share [...]
Organizations can gain many benefits from implementing a workplace wellness program, but there are also potential legal issues related to employer-sponsored wellness plans employers should be aware of. Corporate wellness is as much an issue [...]
After two and a half years of navigating disruptions to the economy following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing historic highs and lows in the labor market, and dealing with a global supply chain [...]
Change is amongst us. A new way of thinking is emerging. A new dialogue for employee wellness has begun, and it all starts with Generation Z. It is the era of Gen Z. This demographic [...]
The remainder of 2022 will be tricky for business owners to navigate. Some of the most significant hurdles employers are facing this year and beyond are: Attracting and retaining top talent Upskilling and reskilling employees [...]
Let’s take a snapshot of the American labor market from March 2022: The number of unfilled job positions had just reached a record 11.5 million; 4.5 million employees quit their jobs; and [...]
Everyone is at risk of flooding, but as an agent, it's important to understand how much risk your clients' homes could potentially face. As you probably know, consumers can find out if a property is [...]
The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and will run through November 30, 2022. Weather forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA’s) Climate Prediction Center expect 2022 to be the seventh [...]
Recently, Crypto Cowboys have headed out to Texas and other parts of the U.S. for low energy costs and favorable political climates. These companies are the crypto veterans and pioneers, but they’re facing [...]
