Tag: Employee Benefits

North Country HealthCare Employee Health Plan Terminated Amid Federal Lawsuit

North Country HealthCare in Arizona terminated its employee health plan amid a federal lawsuit alleging mismanagement of insurance premiums, raising compliance concerns for community health providers.

Rising Health Insurance Costs Strain Public School Employees in Fitchburg

Explore the impact of rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs on public school employees in Fitchburg, highlighting affordability challenges within employee benefits.

Arthur J. Gallagher Expands UK Pension Services via First Actuarial Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher acquires UK pension administration firm First Actuarial, enhancing its global pension and employee benefits consulting capabilities.

Personal Group Holdings Names New CFO Amid Strategic Leadership Transition

Personal Group Holdings announces CFO transition as Sarah Mace steps down, with Matthew Cohen named successor to support the company’s strategic growth plans and financial leadership.

Quartz Named Madison's Top Health Insurer for Ninth Consecutive Year

Quartz achieves top ranking as Madison's leading health insurance provider for the ninth year, recognized for dependable and comprehensive coverage tailored to local businesses and individuals.

Arthur J. Gallagher Expands UK Pension Services with First Actuarial Acquisition

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires UK-based First Actuarial to expand pension administration and employee benefits consulting services, enhancing its UK market presence.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires UK Pension Consultant First Actuarial

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. strengthens UK pension and employee benefits services with acquisition of First Actuarial, expanding its global insurance consultancy footprint.

vWise Launches WiseGuide AI to Unify and Boost Benefits Engagement

vWise introduces WiseGuide AI, a chatbot enhancing engagement and adoption across retirement, health, and insurance benefits by breaking down product silos in financial services.

Survey Highlights ICHRA Demand as Employer Health Benefits Fall Short

A 2025 survey reveals 53% of Americans prioritize health insurance in career moves, with growing demand for ICHRA as traditional employer plans fail to meet needs.

2026 Outlook: Middle-Market Insurance Faces Dual Property Softening, Casualty Hardening

Middle-market U.S. businesses entering 2026 face softening property rates but hardening casualty insurance, requiring brokers to provide strategic, data-driven risk management guidance.