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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Last week's stock performance was mixed, following investors' reaction to the Fed's May meeting minutes, while a handful of mega-cap tech companies created a buzz with their news.

May 28, 2024

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Wealth Services

Journey to Retirement: The Role of Long-Term Disability Insurance

Disability insurance is a critical, yet often overlooked, aspect of planning for your retirement. Learn why disability insurance is essential for income protection and preserving retirement savings, while offering practical steps to integrate it into your retirement strategy.

May 22, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Litigation Necessitating a Layered Approach to Professional Liability Insurance

Professionals face heightened exposure due to increased litigation, much of it fueled by third-party financing and resulting in so-called nuclear verdicts. The increase in both frequency and severity of losses underscores the importance of securing comprehensive Professional Liability Insurance with sufficient limits, a solution that may require one or more excess layers on top of the underlying coverage.

May 21, 2024

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Wealth Services

Weekly Market Update

Stocks notched a solid gain last week in a mega-cap, tech-led rally bolstered by positive inflation news.

May 20, 2024

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Wealth Services

Can Group, Private Disability Policies Work Together?

A 20-year-old has more than a 25% chance of becoming disabled before retirement age, potentially leading to significant financial hardship. While employer-provided disability coverage can help, it often falls short, making supplemental personal policies crucial for adequate income protection.

May 15, 2024

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Employee Benefits

Legal Alert: HIPAA Privacy Rules Amended to Require Protection of Reproductive Healthcare Information

On April 26, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) issued a Final Rule amending the HIPAA Privacy Rule.

May 15, 2024

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Retirement Plan Services

Millennials Redefining Retirement

Millennials are reshaping retirement, prioritizing financial freedom over age. Discover their varied retirement plans and challenges like money dysmorphia and debt management.

May 14, 2024

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Property and Casualty

Perfect Storm Hitting Personal Lines of Insurance

A convergence of disruptive forces is hitting the market for personal lines of insurance in 2024, making it extremely challenging for insurers to provide coverage personal property and casualty (P&C) coverage, particularly Home and Auto Insurance.

May 14, 2024

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Employee Benefits

IRS Releases 2025 HSA Contribution Limits and HDHP Deductible and Out-of-Pocket Limits

In Rev. Proc. 2024-25, the IRS released the inflation-adjusted amounts for 2025 relevant to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). The table below summarizes those adjustments and other applicable limits.

May 13, 2024

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