Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, health care costs have increased dramatically, and for 2022, it looks as though this trend will continue. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) projects a 6.5% increase in health care costs for 2022.[1] While this is not as high as last year, it is still the second-highest increase since 2015. Read More
Cell and gene therapies are among the most remarkable – and costly – treatments in health care today. They have the potential to cure diseases once thought to be incurable, such as cancer, muscular dystrophies, and hemophilia. However, these benefits can come with an extremely high price tag. That’s why Berkley Accident and Health offers Read More
Containment strategies can serve as a blueprint for businesses looking to reopen By Caleb Unni, Marketing Strategist, Berkley Accident and Health The 2020 sports season was unlike anything we’d seen before. On March 12, we awoke to the NBA suspending its season after a Utah Jazz player tested positive. Later that day, March Madness was Read More
The onset of COVID-19 in the US has forced HR departments to adapt to a whole host of unexpected challenges as they navigate the new normal. For HR, a field that has historically relied on in-person interaction, this can be particularly challenging. Instead of face-to-face collaboration on recruiting, workplace issues and benefit changes, HR professionals Read More
Renewal season is a great time to chat with your broker about your existing Student Accident Insurance coverage and any changes due to take effect in the upcoming school year. Here are 5 questions to ask your broker at renewal time. 1. Are there gaps in my current coverage? Some Student Accident Insurance policies restrict Read More
To a Gen Zer, a position in insurance may not seem like a dream job. But, with more and more Baby Boomers reaching retirement age, opportunity arises for younger people in this industry. Here are our top five reasons why Gen Zers should consider a career in the insurance industry: There’s a job for everyone Read More