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A coalition of more than 60 employer groups, insurers, patient advocacy organizations and labor groups is urging the federal government to crack down on what they say is widespread abuse of the arbitration process created under the No Surprises Act.

That abuse, they say, is driving up employee benefit costs for employers and employees alike.

Open enrollment season can feel like a familiar ritual: publish the guide, send a few e-mails, hold one webinar and hope employees make good choices. But when employers take a one-size-fits-all approach to benefits design and communication, they often leave participation, satisfaction and retention on the table.

Cyber criminals are increasingly stealing companies' data to bolster their ransomware extortion demands, according to a new report by cyber insurer Resilience.

As part of these tactics, hackers are infiltrating company databases before launching attacks to better understand their defenses and the value of their data and maximize ransom demands. How can you protect against this evolving threat?

Retirement planning doesn't happen by accident. It's a long-term financial goal that benefits from structure, clear milestones and regular check-ins.

While every person's situation is unique, a straightforward framework can help anyone take meaningful steps toward a secure retirement, no matter their age or how far along they are in saving. If you're new to saving for retirement, here's a practical five-step road map you can start using today.

The Cal/OSHA Standards Board is in the final stages of approving updates to its first-aid kit rules that could take effect later this year.

The proposal aims to ensure that kits are easily located in the workplace and accessible within three or four minutes from any part of a worksite. Employers will also be required to assess "unique hazards" at the workplace and provide specialized first-aid supplies as needed to address those risks.

One of the top ways for a married retired couple to maximize their money flow is the two-life benefit. This strategy involves delaying collection of the larger of the two peoples' benefits longer. This is done until the target beneficiary reaches the age of 70. The lesser of the two benefits is later commenced when that person reaches retirement age to maximize Social Security payouts. 

The following are the main approaches to managing the two-life benefit.

Retirement is a major life transition. If you're reaching retirement age within the next few years, it's time to start making some important financial decisions. 

Here are several of the most critical issues you should be addressing in the coming months:

If you have not yet distributed the state's new required "Workplace Know Your Rights" notice to your workers, you missed the Feb. 1 deadline and need to act immediately.

California's Workplace Know Your Rights Act (SB 294) mandates that employers provide all employees with an annual, stand-alone written notice detailing key workplace rights, including immigration protections, union organizing, workers' compensation and law enforcement interactions. Failure to notify employees can result in penalties of $500 per employee.

Retirement planning is not just about accumulating assets. For many Americans, the greater challenge is turning those assets into dependable income that lasts for life. Market volatility, longer life spans and uncertain returns have made that task more complex.

In that environment, annuities have become an increasingly important tool to address common retirement risks.

Rather than viewing an annuity as a standalone product, it may be more helpful to think of it as one piece of a broader retirement puzzle.

What's keeping U.S. CEOs up at night? A new study finds they are mostly concerned about supply chain risks, economic instability and tariffs and trade uncertainty. The question is: what are they doing about it?

Cyber attacks are growing exponentially against businesses, and with each intrusion they are getting costlier and costlier for the companies who have been victimized.

And because of these increasing costs and attacks, the cost of cyber insurance is also climbing and underwriters are getting pickier when pricing policies. What can your organization do to make those underwriters happy and hopefully help them garner lower rates?

If a natural disaster were to strike, would your company be ready? Has your management team hardened the business to continue operating in case of a disaster? 

With natural catastrophes growing in number and severity, businesses more than ever need to have in place plans for a quick recovery for the sake of their investors, customers, employees and vendors.

Here are some basic tips to ensure the survival of a small business in the event of a disaster.