It’s taken almost 4 years, but the Republican party has announced plans for an alternative to Obamacare. It may prove too little too late for the oddly titled ‘Republican Study Committee’s American Healthcare Reform Act’ however, with the provisions of the Affordable Care Act due to take effect in just under a week. October 1 will mark…
Workplace wellness programs are an increasingly important part of the employee benefits program, designed to encourage employees to take steps to prevent the onset of worsening health conditions and eliminate unhealthy behaviours, through nutrition seminars and physical activity. While they are often touted a costly venture for employers, such investments can pay off handsomely for employers,…
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires employers to provide all new hires and current employees with a written notice about the ACA’s health insurance exchanges (Exchanges), effective Oct. 1, 2013. On Sept. 11, 2013, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a frequently asked question (FAQ) on the penalties for failing to provide an Exchange Notice.…
National Backpack Awareness Day was observed this past week on September 18th. After a summer of sleeping in and doing things on their time, the morning alarm and school bell can be a tough transition for students going back to school. Whether they dread it or love it, the end of summer can be hectic for…
Over 3 years have passed since the Obama Administration signed off on the Affordable Care Act which was considered the first step in a long journey towards lowering the number of American citizens without Health Insurance. With the State and Federally-operated Health Insurance Exchanges opening on October 1, and the January 1 2014 deadline looming, it seems…
Michelle Symonds of TechRepublic UK recently argued that risk management fails to effectively address ‘real’ project risks, which she calls ‘the unknown unknowns.’ In her article, Michelle questions the value of Strategic Risk Management within the business, asking whether risk planning and management really serves a practical purpose, or “is it simply designed to provide a…
While the summer months seem to be flying by, there is still plenty of time to grab some sun or head away for that retirement vacation you’ve been planning all these years. Typically speaking, Travel Agents often save the very best deals until last and although August is traditionally regarded as the summer curtain closer,…
Recently, the American Medical Association officially labeled obesity as a disease to spark debate across the country. While some are hailing the decision as long overdue, others claim it adds to an unnecessary stigma and it appears the debate will continue to rage. Whatever the outcome of the debate, businesses, health insurance providers and individuals can learn from…
According to a recent report conducted by professional services firm Deloitte, heightened regulatory scrutiny and greater concerns over risk governance have led a large proportion of the world’s financial institutions to increase their risk management spending. The survey on risk management practices which is titled ‘Setting a Higher Bar,’ found that two-thirds of the surveyed…
Home Insurance is something we are all encouraged to purchase, regardless of things like house size or location. Whether you’re building a house or have recently bought one, Home Insurance should be your number one priority so that you can ensure you and your family are protected ahead of all possible eventualities. Standard policies are readily…
