Top 5 Workers’ Comp Fraud Schemes

February 14, 2020

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, fraud costs insurers and employers over $7 billion a year. Studies show 10 percent or more of all property/casualty insurance claims are fraudulent.... Read more »

How Life Insurance Works in Divorce Settlements

February 12, 2020

Of the two main types of life insurance, permanent and term, only permanent is usually a significant part of a divorce settlement. Permanent life insurance — whether whole life or universal... Read more »

Ways to Make Saving Easier for Your Employees

February 3, 2020

Employees know they should save for retirement, but it’s not always easy. Many worry they don’t have enough money to put into retirement savings because they’re having difficulties... Read more »

Take Advantage of Your Company’s Retirement Matching Program

January 31, 2020

Over 40 percent of employers now offer at least a small retirement plan match to employees, who can help manage their financial wellness by taking advantage of this offer. Even if your employer only... Read more »

Target Date Funds and Fiduciary Obligations

January 31, 2020

Target date funds (TDFs) — which rebalance investments to become more conservative as a fixed date approaches — are a convenient way for plan participants to diversify their portfolios and reduce... Read more »

Use Plan Analytics to Evaluate Your Retirement Plan

January 31, 2020

Your retirement plan is a valuable resource for your employees and serves as a vehicle to attract and retain top talent. Ensuring plan success is crucial. Examining plan analytics can help evaluate... Read more »

Too Many Choices: How Many Investment Options Should You Offer?

January 31, 2020

Many plan providers struggle with deciding how many investment options to offer in their retirement plans. While people generally like to have lots of options when making other decisions, having too... Read more »

Key Elements of a Good Health Benefit Plan for Small Companies

January 31, 2020

The cost of providing health insurance for employees and their families is expected to be five percent higher this year than in 2019. The National Business Group on Health estimates that the... Read more »

How To Make Safety Education Fun and Effective

January 27, 2020

It’s often a challenge to capture the attention of employees when the subject is safety. It’s not exactly the most inherently interesting subject matter. That’s why many... Read more »

Basic Steps to Avoid Discrimination in the Workplace

January 27, 2020

Workplace discrimination takes many forms, but sound policies and procedures can reduce the occurrences. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) reported that in 2018 it resolved... Read more »