Assurex Global Market Check Survey: Medical Plan Opt-Out Incentive Strategy

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As annual enrollment nears, employers are revisiting their benefit packages to determine where revisions need to be made. Some employees may have the choice of enrolling in other medical coverage, whether that be through a spouse’s plan,…

A Culture of Customer Service

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Companies that build a culture where employees feel trusted and empowered to make decisions reap the benefits when team members take ownership of issues and work to resolve them in a positive manner.  And when companies reward that behavior,…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: 2021 Employer Health & Wellbeing Strategies

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Employee benefits remain a critical aspect of a company’s rewards program. As employers examine their offerings for the next year, many are adopting additional products, limiting financial burdens, or expanding access to resources that are…

Why 2020 May Be the Most Important Year for an Employer Flu Shot Campaign

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Influenza has been an annual issue that people and businesses have had to cope with for years. While many people annually receive the vaccine, a large percentage of the population do not for a variety of reasons. The flu can be costly…

Onboarding New Employees & The Assurex Global Learning Academy

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Onboarding new employees is one of the foundational building blocks of hiring success.  Unfortunately, all too often it is a process that’s overlooked and underrated. There are benefits to both the employee and to the firm of having…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: HSA Contributions

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Financial security remains tenuous for many Americans. Health savings accounts have provided numerous individuals with a great option for medical expense reimbursement. HSAs are the only triple-tax favored vehicle (no federal tax charged on…

Considerations for Enhancing Benefits to Improve Workforce Well-Being in the Midst of Pandemic

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Employers are examining all aspects of their business because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and employee benefit plans will certainly come under review. While the impulse for some may be to cut back on portions of their benefits program, it will…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: Leave Policies

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Too often employers struggle to address benefit eligibility and contributions for employer-sponsored coverage in the midst of a leave of absence or break in service without clear policies or procedures. As the impact of COVID-19 continues to…

Assurex Global Market Check Survey: Mid-Year Election Strategies

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Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Internal Revenue Service has issued notice 2020-29. The intent of the notice is to allow employersto provide additional flexibility in permitted mid-year election changes for benefits provided through a Section…