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Compliance Alert: DOL Announces Increased Health Plan Violation Penalties

QUICK FACTS The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued its annual inflation-adjusted penalty amounts for certain Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) violations. The adjusted amounts are intended to create greater incentives to comply with certain federal laws applicable to health and welfare benefit plans. Federal agencies, including the DOL, are required to make annual adjustments to the adjusted civil penalty amounts by January 15 each year. The 2019 adjustments are effective for penalties assessed after January 23, 2019 with respect to violations occurring after November 2, 2015. BACKGROUND Legislation enacted in 2015 requires federal agencies to …

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Compliance Alert: Medicare Part D Disclosure to CMS

QUICK FACTS In order to make or receive tax-free contributions to a Health Savings Account (HSA), an individual may not have “disqualifying health coverage.” Disqualifying coverage is coverage that pays for or reimburses medical expenses before an individual meets the minimum deductible for coverage under a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). Examples of coverage that may disqualify an individual from making or receiving HSA contributions are general-purpose Health Flexible Spending Accounts (HFSA), Medicare, certain onsite health clinics, and certain telemedicine programs. Employers providing HSA contributions are responsible for determining that employees are not covered by any HSA-disqualifying …

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Greyling Brand Transitions to EPIC Construction & Design

… professionals and receive the same level of service, industry expertise, and support they have come to expect. The new brand reflects years of collaboration between Greyling and the broader EPIC Construction & Design practice and reinforces EPIC’s commitment to serving architecture, engineering, construction, specialty trade, and related industry clients through a unified, industry-focused platform. About EPIC Construction & Design EPIC Construction & Design is a specialized practice within EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants dedicated to serving the risk management, insurance, surety, employee benefits, and consulting needs of organizations across the design and construction industry. Through a combination of industry expertise, data …

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EPIC Strengthens Auto Dealership Solutions Offering with Finance & Insurance Specialists

… Jacobi are senior team members Jeff Rodewald and George Hogan who will serve as Principals. “We are excited to join EPIC at a time of strong momentum in the auto dealer space,” said Hoff. “The firm’s commitment to investing in specialized expertise and delivering integrated solutions across F&I, employee benefits and P&C creates a powerful opportunity for our clients.” “This is an incredible opportunity for us to join a team that is uniquely committed to its people and culture, and a brand that reflects that same commitment and passion for its clients,” said Jacobi. “We are thrilled …

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Alternative Asset Managers

… more than off-the-shelf coverage. We deliver tailored P&C solutions for alternative asset management firms, their principals, and their portfolio companies across the full spectrum of exposures, from general liability, property, and commercial auto to management liability, cyber, professional liability, and specialty lines. Private Equity and Portfolio Company Employee Benefits Managing benefits across a growing portfolio of companies requires more than a generalist approach. Our dedicated Private Equity Employee Benefits group provides consulting, brokerage, and advisory services built specifically for PE and alternative asset management firms and their portfolio companies. We deliver industry-leading analytics, financial modeling that …

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Rethinking U.S. Liability: Why Tort Reform Matters More Than You Think

… Atlantic, even incremental gains in clarity can materially reshape how US casualty exposure is evaluated, managed, and ultimately financed. In a future article, we will look more closely at one of the most consequential and least uniform drivers of US severity: punitive damages. In particular, we will explore how punitive frameworks vary across jurisdictions and how they continue to influence loss outcomes in ways that remain highly relevant for excess casualty programs. Would you like to receive new articles? “*” indicates required fields First Name*Last Name*Email* Company*Area of Interest*– Choose Area of Interest —Employee BenefitsPersonal LinesProperty CasualtySmall …

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