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3 smart reasons to offer health insurance at your small business

2 years 7 months ago
Are you hesitant to offer health insurance at your small business? If so, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, 60% of small business owners offer limited insurance benefits, if any, due to high health care costs. Plus, more than two-thirds of respondents admit they don’t believe health insurance is geared toward small businesses. At first glance, it can be easy to think that health insurance is “only for big companies,” but the truth is, there are plans that meet the needs of…
Cigna + Oscar

How to select a fiduciary when completing your estate plan

2 years 7 months ago
One of the most important decisions you can make when completing your estate plan is naming the fiduciary or fiduciaries who will execute your wishes and manage your assets after death or when you are no longer willing or able to handle your financial affairs. A fiduciary is a person or institution appointed to manage assets for the benefit of someone else. Two of the most common fiduciaries for a typical estate plan are the personal representative, who handles assets that pass under a last will…
Christine Graham

The Muny announces 2023 summer shows

2 years 7 months ago
St. Louis' largest outdoor musical theater on Monday revealed the seven-show lineup for its summer 2023 season. The Muny's 105th season kicks off June 12 and runs through Aug. 20. “It’s an adventurous season that offers something for everyone," Muny Artistic Director and Executive Producer Mike Isaacson said in a statement, "and we’re already hard at work to create seven spectacular productions." Season ticket renewals will begin in December with new subscriptions on sale March 20, 2023.…
Jennifer Somers, KSDK

How to avoid common mistakes when shopping for small business health insurance

2 years 7 months ago
Even when armed with decent research and good will, small business owners tend to make mistakes when choosing health insurance plans to support their employees. Settling for the cheapest plan or forgoing a partnership with a broker can result in costly hiccups. So before you embark on your health insurance search, learn the most common pitfalls and how to avoid them. Sticking with a plan or carrier year after year The number of health insurance plans available to small business owners can be overwhelming.…
Cigna + Oscar

Illinois water company names new president

2 years 7 months ago
An engineer with experience in the water and wastewater industries, as well as consulting and business development, has been promoted to president of the state of Missouri's largest investor-owned water utility.
Diana Barr

How small businesses can attract and retain top talent in 2022

2 years 7 months ago
The great resignation shows no signs of slowing down, with one in five workers planning to quit their jobs in 2022, according to a survey by PwC. And the number of resignations remains steady since last year, with 4.2 million people quitting their job this August. This situation continues to force employers to take a hard look at how they conduct business and engage with their employees. And offering great compensation isn't enough right now. Employers of all sizes are beginning to focus on other…
Cigna + Oscar

3 insurance trends informing small business owners’ coverage decisions

2 years 7 months ago
In early 2020, COVID-19 changed life as we know it. Small businesses closed and then reopened with new safety procedures in place. Employees quit in the millions, forcing business owners to reexamine their staffing policies, salaries and benefit packages. This was just the tip of the iceberg. More changes were yet to come, including financial constraints and a rapidly changing consumer market. This sudden and dramatic shift left small business owners interacting with their insurance companies differently…
Cigna + Oscar

7 questions to ask your broker when evaluating health insurance policies

2 years 7 months ago
When it comes to health insurance options, there are simply too many to count. It can be challenging to navigate insurance policies and their features and choose the best policy for your small business’s employees. We’ve put together seven important questions every small business owner should ask their insurance broker when evaluating health plans. These questions will help facilitate a fruitful discussion with your broker and give you a clear understanding of your options. Brokers can also…
Cigna + Oscar