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Captive insurance

Oct 30

Taming Volatility: A Guide to Benefits Captives

By Employee Benefits
Are you frustrated by unpredictable, steep annual increases with fully insured employee benefits plans? For Indianapolis-based HR leaders and CFOs, the renewal cycle often feels unavoidable. However, benefits captive solutions offer a better way. This innovative approach provides stability, transparency, and long-term cost control, empowering businesses to manage healthcare spending while offering excellent benefits to attract and retain top talent. What is a Benefits Captive? A benefits captive is a self-funding model where mid-sized employers pool resources to create their own insurance company. Instead of paying fixed premiums to a traditional carrier, members contribute to a shared fund that covers…
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Oct 14

Alternative Funding for Transportation: Cut Costs, Control Risk

By Business Insurance
Transportation companies face unique risks. Alternate funding for transportation insurance offers cost-effective, tailored solutions to improve coverage and financial stability. For carriers and operators across all modes, customized insurance that addresses operational hazards is essential to staying competitive. How Alternate Funding Benefits Transportation Companies Cost Efficiency Save Big: Alternate funding slashes insurance premiums, freeing up funds for operations, safety, and growth. Pay for What You Need: By analyzing past incidents and risk profiles, businesses secure competitive rates that reflect their actual risks. Enhanced Control and Flexibility Get Tailored Coverage: Customize insurance to cover cargo damage, hazardous materials, driver safety, and route exposure. This…
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Jul 25

Exploring Alternative Funding Options for Benefits in the Cannabis Industry

By Employee Benefits, From the Experts
The cannabis industry faces unique challenges when it comes to offering competitive employee benefits. Traditional insurance models often fall short, either in terms of cost-efficiency or adequacy of coverage. This is where alternative funding for cannabis benefits, such as captives and level funding, comes into play. By leveraging these strategies, cannabis businesses can design a benefits program that not only meets the needs of their workforce but also aligns with their financial constraints.
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Mar 07

Why Alternative Risk Transfer Might Be The Right Move For Your Business

By Business Insurance
The term "alternative risk transfer" (ART) refers to a variety of insurance and risk management products and strategies. These approaches aim to help businesses manage and transfer risk more effectively without relying solely on traditional insurance. But with so many alternative risk transfer strategies available, how do you know if ART is right for your organization? In this article, we’ll explore what ART is, its benefits, and key considerations to help you decide.
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Jul 26

Innovative Healthcare Plan Designs to Meet Your Employees’ Needs

By Employee Benefits
Rising healthcare costs are a challenge for both employers and employees. Premiums, doctor visits, and prescription expenses continue to climb, leaving employees searching for ways to manage unplanned medical costs. Fortunately, there are innovative employee healthcare solutions designed to protect employees’ health and savings while helping employers control costs. HSAs: EMPOWERING EMPLOYEES TO SAVE One popular consumer-driven option is pairing a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA). This alternative to traditional health plans empowers employees to take control of their healthcare spending. Advantages of HSAs: Tax-free contributions, growth, and withdrawals for medical expenses Funds roll over annually…
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