BY BLOOMBERG NEWS   President Donald Trump said he is moving “step by step” on his own to remake the U.S. health care system because Congress won’t act on his demand to repeal Obamacare. The Trump administration took its most drastic measure yet to roll back the Affordable Care Act Thursday evening, announcing it would cut […]

BY RICHARD STOLZ Employees with pets are happy employees — data shows that pet ownership reduces stress levels and the risk of heart attacks and lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels — and employees who don’t have to worry about coming up with money to pay for their furry friends’ often-costly medical bills are happier […]

BY KATIE KUEHNER-HEBERT   Wellnext, OrthoCarolina and Humana are the cream of the crop in Springbuk’s “The 100 Healthiest Employers in America” – companies that have achieved success in improving the health of their employees through wellness programs. “We’ve hit an inflection point, with more employers than ever seeking out smart wellness solutions,” writes Phil Daniels, […]

  Conner Insurance has been honored by Healthiest Employers for their commitment to employee health, with exceptional corporate wellness programming. Award applicants were evaluated across six key categories: Culture and Leadership, Foundational Components, Strategic Planning, Communication and Marketing, Programming and Interventions, and Reporting and Analysis. Completed assessments were ranked with the proprietary Healthiest Employer Index, […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     The practice of creating positive client relationships is necessary for any successful business. However, there’s a balance that organizations must achieve between the time and effort spent on internal initiatives vs. external client focus. After all, creating a positive company culture that is likely to attract and retain top talent within […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     Workers’ compensation costs can make or break your bottom line. But control over these costs is more attainable than you may think if you understand your experience modification factor and its effect on your insurance premium.   Use Your Mod Factor The key to controlling your workers’ compensation costs is understanding […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     OVERVIEW On June 5, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision holding that an employee benefit plan may be exempt from the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) as a “church plan” even if a church did not establish it. The court held that the ERISA exemption for church plans […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     OVERVIEW On June 7, 2017, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) withdrew a 2015 administrative interpretation on classifying workers as employees or independent contractors. The withdrawal became effective immediately. Despite the withdrawal of this guidance, employers are still required to properly classify their workers. The DOL stated that it “will continue […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     OVERVIEW On May 5, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Procedure 2017-36 to index the contribution percentages in 2018 for purposes of determining affordability of an employer’s plan under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For plan years beginning in 2018, employer-sponsored coverage will be considered affordable if the employee’s […]

BY CONNER INSURANCE     Ever since the first ride-sharing app debuted in 2011, they’ve experienced exponential growth in usage. In fact, in the cities where such apps have joined the market, taxi ridership has declined anywhere from 10 to 30 percent. However, while the popularity of ride-sharing apps is increasing, so is the host of […]