Russia launched a full-scale military assault on Ukraine in the early morning hours of Feb. 24, 2022, accompanied by a series of targeted cyberattacks that experts and officials say could ultimately have a much broader impact. Click the link below to the full article to learn more.
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It’s crucial for businesses like yours to stay cyber-secure in order to safeguard company data, protect customers’ personal information and ensure employee privacy. Review this infographic to learn how you can do your part to foster organizational cybersecurity.
October has been designated Distracted Driving Awareness Month by the National Safety Council. Distracted driving kills thousands of people each year and injures many more. Some studies have shown that distracted driving can cause greater impairment than even drunk driving. Click the document link below for a shareable distracted driving poster.
In an ever-changing world, understanding the key insurance challenges in 2024 is crucial for businesses and individuals alike. These challenges significantly impact insurance coverage decisions. In this article, we’ll explore how they may affect policyholders.
Understanding MHPAEA Compliance for Health Plans
The Evolution of Mental Health Parity Laws
The journey towards mental health parity in the United States has been marked by significant legislative milestones. It began with the Mental Health Parity Act (MHPA) of 1996, which laid the groundwork by requiring health plans to ensure that annual and lifetime limits for mental health benefits were on par with those for medical and surgical benefits. However, this act did not mandate coverage for mental health services nor did it address other financial or treatment limits, leaving gaps that subsequent legislation sought to fill.
As the 2024 open enrollment season approaches rapidly, having a carefully devised strategy becomes pivotal. Not only will it aid in retaining your valued team members, but it can also serve as a magnet for potential star players. Here is a basic guide to ensure you are fully prepared for the open enrollment period:
Surety bonds generally require a General Agreement of Indemnity (GAI), a critical component in the bonding process. This article will delve into what a GAI is and why it’s considered such an essential element for GAI surety bonds.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) communicated it will issue a proposed overtime rule in May 2023, according to its most recent regulatory agenda. The agency originally planned to publish the
proposed rule in April 2022 but then delayed it until October 2022. This is the second time the DOL has delayed issuing the proposed overtime rule. Even though the proposed rule is now set to be published
in May, it could be delayed again based on the DOL’s previous postponements.
The DSP team is growing! We’re hiring a CSR in our commercial insurance division. Click the link below to learn more.
On Friday Dec. 17, 2021 the 6th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals reinstated the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) federal emergency temporary standard (ETS) for COVID-19. This Legal Update provides an overview of how this decision affects ETS compliance for private employers with 100 or more employees.