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News Brief: Despite Signs of Improvement, U.S. P&C Insurers Likely To Post 2024 Underwriting Loss Of $2.6 Billion | Pennsylvania Benefits Agency
The U.S. property and casualty insurance industry improved its underwriting results in 2024 despite “significant” insured catastrophe losses, reducing its net underwriting loss to an estimated $2.6 billion, according to a recent report from AM Best. Despite the net loss expected, 2024’s results mark a “steep improvement” from the more than $24 billion underwriting loss…
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Building a Financially Healthy Workforce | PA Employee Benefits Consultants
Financial stress is a silent epidemic plaguing workplaces everywhere. It impacts employees at all levels, leading to decreased productivity, lower morale, and increased absenteeism. But there’s good news: employers hold the key to building a financially healthy workforce. Stress and Financial Well-Being Cultivating your employees’ financial well-being is a necessity in creating a productive and…
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Coverage Insights: Side A DIC Coverages | Pennsylvania Benefits Team
In a business landscape that increasingly prioritizes corporate accountability, directors and officers face numerous risks in carrying out their corporate duties. Whether a public, private or nonprofit organization, no company is immune from litigation arising out of the management decisions of its boards. Although directors and officers liability (D&O) insurance can provide coverage for “wrongful…
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New Legislation Updates ACA Reporting Rules | PA Benefits Consultants
At the close of 2024, Congress passed two new pieces of legislation: the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act. These laws simplify the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements for employers and introduce new limits on the IRS’s authority to enforce “pay-or-play” penalties, among other changes. Under the ACA, applicable large…
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More Than Just a Pretty Smile: The Impact of Oral Health | Pennsylvania Benefits Partners
Did you know that your oral health can have a significant impact on your overall health? It’s true! Your mouth offers clues about your general well-being. Good dental hygiene can help improve your overall health. As a bonus, maintaining good oral health can even REDUCE your healthcare costs! Your Mouth: A Window to Your Health…
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The Heart of the Matter: Your Guide to Cardiovascular Wellness | Pennsylvania Benefits Consultants
February is American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health and how to keep your heart in top condition. Are you taking steps to protect your heart? You can actively reduce your risk for heart disease by adopting a healthy diet, staying physically active, and managing your cholesterol and blood pressure. Heart…
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Know Your Insurance: 8 Common Car Insurance Myths | PA Employee Benefits Team
Auto insurance can be complex and difficult to understand. With all the information available to policyholders, it can be challenging to decipher the facts from myths. Knowing what’s covered under your auto policy and the factors that determine your premium is crucial. What’s more, not understanding your coverage may lead you to believe you’re covered…
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ACA Reporting Deadlines for 2025: What You Need to Know | PA Employee Benefits Agency
For employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), staying compliant with reporting requirements is non-negotiable. With 2025 due dates just around the corner, now is the time to prepare for distributing Forms 1095-C to employees and filing with the IRS. These forms provide essential information about health coverage offered to employees and are critical…
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Beyond Open Enrollment: Engaging Employees with Benefits | PA Employee Benefits Team
Most organizations treat employee benefits like a seasonal event. Open enrollment brings a flurry of activity – emails, seminars, and even benefits fairs. However, communication often dwindles after this initial push, leaving employees confused and underutilizing their valuable benefits. This is a missed opportunity. Research shows that employees crave more benefits education, spending hours researching…
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Your HSA: A Guide for Beginners | Pennsylvania Benefits Group
New to a Health Savings Account (HSA)? Here’s What You Need to Know As the name suggests, a Health Savings Account(HSA) is a special savings account used to pay for healthcare-related expenses. An HSA has potential financial benefits for now and later. Not only can you save pre-tax dollars in this account to pay for qualified…
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