We know the summer months are busy balancing work along with time with family and friends. We wanted to continue to provide updates from AmWINS Group Benefits, but will keep our July update short and will be back in full swing this fall.
Thank you for continuing to be a valuable client of AmWINS Group Benefits.
Sam Fleet
President, AmWINS Group Benefits
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CLIENT ADVISORY: Federal Report on Self-Insurance Dispels Myths, Uncovers Key Cost Advantage
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have issued reports comparing employers who self-insure the health benefits they provide employees to those employers who fully insure their plans by purchasing coverage. The reports found no support for several typical criticisms raised against self-insured strategies and that self-insured premium increases are far lower than the rising rates seen by employers who purchase full insurance. Read more... More information: Lisa Kuszmar, 704.749.2780, lisa.kuszmar@amwins.com.
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INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: International Coverage Is a Growing Market Right in Your Backyard | |
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No retailer is surprised to learn that huge corporations like Coca Cola, IBM and Wal-Mart have workers stationed overseas. But many may overlook the fact that globalization has caused mid-size and even small U.S. companies to spread their operations - and sometimes their employees - far afield. The rapid growth of an unfamiliar exposure may mean that their clients have insurance needs that no one is talking about. The need to be aware of international insurance options has never been greater. Read more...
More information: Todd Hancock, 305.733.8537, todd.hancock@amwins.com.
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P&C CLIENT ADVISORY: Essential Considerations When Buying D&O Run-Off Coverage
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Corporate acquisition activity is beginning to increase significantly. As of early April 2011, the aggregate value of corporate acquisitions on a year-to-date basis, $943.3 billion, was at its highest since 2007. The chances are increasing that one or more of your corporate clients may be involved in a takeover in the coming year. Read more...More information: Sarah Ruble, 704.749.2855, sarah.ruble@amwins.com. |
