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New Regulations Clarify §831(b) Captive Compliance
The new final regulations on micro-captive insurance provide essential clarity, outlining compliance criteria to structure legitimate and effective captive insurance arrangements.

Top Ways Captive Insurance Companies Fail
Avoiding common pitfalls is crucial for ensuring a captive insurance company’s long-term success and regulatory compliance.

Two New Laws and Their Impact on 1094 and 1095 Reporting
Recent legislative changes to ACA employer reporting requirements offer new flexibility and relief for 2024 compliance, impacting deadlines, reporting processes, and distribution rules.

Should I Switch Life Insurance Providers?
Switching life insurance providers may seem appealing, but it comes with potential challenges like new medical exams, fees, and reset contestability periods.

2025 PCORI Fee Announced
The IRS has announced the PCORI fee that insurers and self-insured health plan sponsors will pay for plan years ending from October 2024 through September 2025.

California Expands Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefits
SB 1090 increases SDI and PFL wage replacement to 70-90% and streamlines claim processing.

Nondiscrimination Rules for Employee Benefit Plans
To maintain the tax advantages of employee benefit plans, employers must ensure compliance with nondiscrimination rules, which prevent preferential treatment for highly compensated or key employees.

Balancing Business Success with Employee Retirement Security
Employee retirement plans offer benefits beyond financial security, attracting talent, boosting productivity, and fostering commitment. Navigating complexities requires tailored strategies to maximize benefits for both employers and employees.

What Employers Need to Know about Medical Loss Ratio Rebates in 2024
In 2024, employers must distribute MLR rebates tied to employee contributions. Learn about allocation, ERISA compliance, and tax implications.