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How to help employees manage their chronic health conditions

Chronic health conditions are some of the most costly causes of death in this country, but many are very preventable, says Veronica Hawkins of Medical Mutual. Learn about the programs being offered in the market to help people manage their chronic health conditions, and how organizations can benefit as well.

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What’s in store for your commercial insurance renewal in 2016?

With political uncertainty and stock market declines, CEOs and CFOs are wondering how these factors will affect their risk management costs and ability to secure competitive insurance options. Marshall Wunderlich of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. discusses trends in the property and casualty markets.

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No place for shoulds in retirement

Retirement transitions are hard enough without the “helpful” advice generously doled out by former colleagues, neighbors and friends. Such advice usually includes the “s” word: should.

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Are you ready for DOL health and welfare plan audits?

Health and welfare plan audits are on the upswing, with the Department of Labor expressing its goal to audit all employee benefit plans. So, like it or not, they’re coming, says Frances Horn of JRG Advisors. Here’s what you need to know about audits today, including how to prepare.

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Understand, commit to a portfolio strategy to avoid the noise

Too many investors focus on the day-to-day noise coming from the markets, scrutinizing the minute-to-minute data points and economic news, often to their detriment. Daniel Roe of Budros, Ruhlin & Roe, Inc. talks overactive investors and implementing strategies that make more sense in the long run.

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Biggest mistakes made by women in leadership

I’ve noticed some significant habitual differences between men and women that have a huge impact on the way women appear as leaders. These habits can hold your organization back from enjoying absolute fulfillment and success.

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