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Compliance
Navigating the DOL’s latest worker classification proposal
A new proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) revisits how employers must classify workers as either employees or independent contractors. The proposal — the latest shift in federal guidance — would rescind the current standard and rein …
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Why holistic GLP-1 strategies are needed now
Employers evaluating GLP-1 strategies must take a holistic view of the forces influencing utilization, cost, and outcomes. GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most important employee health and benefit considerations for employers. Rapidly growing …
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Department of Labor announces benefit plan penalties for 2026, with only a few changes fro …
The Department of Labor (DOL), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continue to enforce significant civil monetary penalties for benefit plan compliance failures. Most DOL penalties are reviewed an …
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Political Violence
Political Violence Market Update 2026
A softening market for Political Violence (PV) Insurance is a welcome sign for buyers, following a prolonged hard period. An influx of approximately £350m of new capacity via Lloyd’s syndicates and specialist underwriting agencies is driving competit …
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2026 Construction & Design Market Update
Project risk & profitability in focus. Economic and policy trends drive many construction and design industry business risks, from labor to material costs to spending on projects. In turn, financial pressures — including labor shortages, turnover, an …
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Financial Institutions Market Update
Differentiation driving outcomes in stabilizing market In 2026, insurance for financial institutions is no longer a pricing exercise. It's a test of preparedness. As insurers tighten underwriting to protect margins, they are rewarding financial insti …
