If you’re a small employer with 50 or fewer employees, you might be wondering what benefits you need to provide to attract and keep valuable talent. You want to offer attractive benefits on a cost-effective, sustainable basis for yourself, your family and your employees. Health care benefits are expected and often mandatory, but are dental…
When employees look at their paycheck stubs, they probably only focus on their wages. As an employer, you know there’s much more to the picture. To find out how the benefit and wage package you provide stacks up with the national average, check the quarterly U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ report: “Employer Costs for Employee…
A new health care model called direct primary care is being touted as an alternative to traditional health insurance. Combined with supplemental insurance, it’s proving to be an appealing alternative for employers who are looking for reasonably priced plans and great benefits for their employees. Current Insurance Situation Automobile, home and life insurance policies typically…
After months of nominations and research, the readers of Insurance Business magazine have nominated USI Insurance Services a finalist in four categories! Agency CEO of the Year – Mike Sicard – USI Insurance Services Insurance Industry Employer of Choice – 100 Employees or More Retail Agency of the Year – $75M in Revenue or More…
The USI national wellness program has been awarded the Silver Workplace Health Achievement by the American Heart Association. In addition to an assessment of a company’s overall workplace health, the achievement is based on an index that scores companies on seven organizational best practices: Leadership Engagement Programs Policies and environment Partnerships Communications Reporting outcomes …
USI Northeast offices in West Orange, NJ and New York, NY recently raised over $2,000 in just a few short days to support relief efforts in the Houston, TX area in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. USI Managing Consultant Sophia Murphy administers the employee benefits for Hermann Total Distribution Services. Upon learning of Hermanns’ mission…
This afternoon U.S. Senators Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and former US Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) unveiled health care reform legislation. The proposal repeals the “structure and architecture” of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) and replaces it with an annual block grant to help states fund health care. …
America’s long-term care insurance companies paid $8.65 billion in benefits to 280,000 people in 2016, an increase of 6 percent over the prior year, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance (AALTCI). “The total of all benefits paid increased by over 6 percent and the number of long-term care insurance policyholders on claim…
Resources to Protect Businesses, Families & Property Hurricanes and tropical storms with strong winds, heavy rain and flooding wreak havoc across the United States, causing distress to local businesses and communities. USI Northeast extends our sincerest thoughts to those affected by Hurricane Harvey. As we rally local support for those in devastated areas, our national team…
Many employers rely on a robust benefit package to attract and retain employees. The challenge is determining which benefits will appeal to a diverse employee base. The best solution for many employers is customization. A benefits package that goes beyond the usual medical, dental and vision insurance can include a selection of voluntary benefits. According…
The Nationwide insurance company estimates that 65 percent of Americans own at least one pet. Of those pet owners, the American Pet Products Association estimates 24 percent are millennials. Many millennials, the generation born between 1981 and 2000, are waiting to get married and have children later in life. American Pet Products Association says that…
Health insurance is the most valuable benefit to employees, with vision and dental benefits close behind. The Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) conducted a study in 2016. The study found that 87 percent of surveyed employees said that employer-based health insurance is either extremely or very important. Many were concerned about the future of Obamacare.…
