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Designing a Benefit Plan for Your Company And Your Employees
BY KELLY MANNING | Benefits & HR Advisor As an experienced HR professional, I’ve learned that in the course of consistent self-improvement, as well as recruitment and retention of talent, the right benefits plan is one of the most important factors for any company. At its core, the function of a benefits plan […]
New Fiduciary Rule Takes Effect for HSAs
BY CONNER INSURANCE OVERVIEW In April 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a that expands who is considered a “fiduciary” when providing investment advice to retirement plans and their participants. The final rule’s guidance also applies to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs). After being delayed, the final rule became […]
The Guiding Principles of HR
BY KELLY MANNING | Benefits & HR Advisor At its core, human resources is the art of implementing employer vision on an internal scale. Through working in tandem with leadership and employees, professionals in the HR industry are able to take steps to ensure both that the company is set up for workforce […]
Crafting a Wellness-Oriented Culture
At Conner Insurance, we’ve seen firsthand the benefits of employee well-being programs and a positive focus on fostering a unique company culture. Businesses are elevated by the success of their employees, and we’ve observed that culture and health both carry the building blocks for increased efficiency and satisfaction alike. We’ve directed our wellness philosophy […]
Take control of your insurance this wedding season
BY ASHLEY BROWN | Personal Lines Advisor It’s warm outside, RSVPs have been flying, and couples across America are finally getting ready to tie the knot! As a Personal Lines Advisor with Conner Insurance, I’ve been able to help many couples with their insurance coverage during that transition. I’ve learned that when couples […]
Stay secured for your summer of fun!
BY ASHLEY BROWN | Personal Lines Advisor Summer is the season for trips, relaxation and fun for individuals from all walks of life. Whether a day out on the lake, driving in the country or having guests over to enjoy your pool, thousands of Hoosiers will be getting outside of the house and […]
Meet the Personal Lines Team
FINDING THE RIGHT COVERAGE, AND THE RIGHT RELATIONSHIP, WITH YOUR BROKER Many of the personal clients we work with understand that having insurance is important, but they may not be acquainted with the full picture of what their insurance options are. Providing yourself with an adequate blanket of protection from life’s unfortunate […]
Creating a Strong Safety Culture
BY CONNER INSURANCE According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), developing a strong safety culture has the single greatest impact on accident reduction of any workplace practice. This is why developing a safety culture should be a top priority for the managers and supervisors at your organization. Safety Culture A safety culture […]
Market Stabilization Final Rule Issued
BY CONNER INSURANCE On April 14, 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a market stabilization final rule under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The final rule includes new reforms intended to help lower premiums, stabilize the individual and small group health insurance markets and increase choices for the 2018 plan […]
Notice of Change to Out-of-Network Payment Hierarchy for Fully Insured Groups
BY UNITED HEALTHCARE Beginning July 1, 2017, UnitedHealthcare will discontinue shared savings programs with vendors such as MultiPlan® and First Health® throughout Arizona, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming for our new and renewing fully insured membership. We will defer to the extended and maximum non-network reimbursement programs to process non-network claims. What this […]