The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors’ Florida chapter highlights expertise and success of the advisor from The Bailey Group, an NFP company   NEW YORK – February 16, 2022 – NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides property and casualty, corporate benefits, retirement, and individual solutions, today announced that Price Wheeler was named as a Top 4 Under 40 Advisor for 2021 by the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), Florida chapter. As the premier professional association in Florida for insurance and financial advi ..read more

With open enrollment season approaching, now’s the time for HR professionals to kick off their planning. Due to the pandemic—and employees’ desire for flexibility—many employers now find themselves with a workforce on a hybrid schedule. It’s imperative they make appropriate adjustments to lead a successful open enrollment period. As a flexible model designed to support a distributed workforce of both on-site and remote employees, hybrid workplaces have become increasingly common. A Mercer survey found that 83% of employers are considering flexible work arrangements more than they did prior to ..read more

Attracting and retaining employees is a constant struggle for organizations of any size, but it’s particularly so for small businesses. With smaller teams, employers need to hold onto talent whenever possible. And that can be a challenge, especially when resources are scarce as they are currently amid the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s why it’s critical for small employers to tailor their benefits offerings in a way that attracts and retains the most employees. One of the best ways to start this process is by surveying existing and potential employees. Employers can ask wo ..read more

Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current federal and state guidance, we expect that there will be additional changes in the coming days and weeks. We will do our best to update you on these developments, but please understand that this publication only reflects ..read more

On June 17, 2021, the US Supreme Court issued an opinion in the latest legal controversy surrounding the ACA. In the opinion concerning California v. Texas, the Supreme Court determined that the challengers to the law lacked standing to bring the case to court. Accordingly, the case concludes without discussion of the legal challenges to the ACA, and the ACA remains the law of the land. The plaintiffs in this case, including Texas and a number of other states, two individuals and the Trump Administration, challenged the individual mandate requirements under the ACA (the mandate required that ..read more

Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current federal and state guidance, we expect that there will be additional changes in the coming days and weeks. We will do our best to update you on these developments, but please understand that this publication only reflects ..read more

Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current federal and state guidance, we expect that there will be additional changes in the coming days and weeks. We will do our best to update you on these developments, but please understand that this publication only reflects ..read more

If we’ve learned anything over the past year, it’s that exceptional results are more likely when we don’t have to go it alone. NFP’s 2021 US Benefits Trend Report was created to help your business overcome challenges and realize better outcomes. Through a look at employee benefits trends and perspectives from our experts, we’ve developed actionable insights to help employers like you go further to support employee needs. It’s time to embrace the change around us (as overwhelming as it can be). Webinar details To formally introduce the report, we’re hosting a webinar on Thursday, June 3, at 11 ..read more

On May 18, 2021, the IRS published Notice 2021-31, which includes 86 FAQs relating to the ARPA COBRA subsidies (which the IRS refers to as premium assistance) and tax credits. Among other things, the FAQs provide clarifications and examples relating to the meaning of reduction in hours and involuntary termination, the certification and documentation of premium assistance eligibility status, and the process and forms to claim the related tax credits. View Initial Summary IRS Notice 2021-31 Webinar Details In addition to our summary of the notice, our parent company at NFP will be hosting a spe ..read more

Compliance Corner is a bi-weekly update with the latest news and resources on benefits compliance, federal health, healthcare reform and COVID-19. The content in Compliance Corner is produced by our parent company at NFP. The situation and guidance surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) are rapidly evolving on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. While we address current federal and state guidance, we expect that there will be additional changes in the coming days and weeks. We will do our best to update you on these developments, but please understand that this publication only reflects ..read more