Innovative HR Support from Berkley Accident and Health

Helping Employers Navigate Complex HR Issues

Today’s HR landscape has grown increasingly complex for self-funded employers. Companies are facing continuously changing employment laws and compliance regulations. Staying on top of them with limited budgets and capacity can be challenging.

That’s why Berkley Accident and Health offers innovative HR support, provided by Zywave, to help Stop Loss and Group Captive clients and their brokers navigate complex HR and compliance issues. The Berkley Accident and Health HR Assist program reduces the burden on HR departments by connecting them to immediate, tangible guidance that can help them stay ahead of rapidly changing regulations. It’s just one more way that Berkley Accident and Health demonstrates our commitment to better risk management.

Berkley Accident and Health HR Assist includes:

Berkley Accident and Health HR Assist gives employers essential guidance and support for the day-to-day challenges of ERISA health plans, employment law, workplace safety, ACA, and HR compliance. This includes:

  • HR Hotline: Clients can receive specific answers from certified HR professionals over the phone or online. Topics include: plan fiduciary issues, ADA, workplace emergency and disaster plans, COVID-19 and remote work, retaliation, ACA compliance, employment law, and more.
  • Robust online portal: Clients can access state-specific employer resources, such as an employee handbook and company policy builder tools, job description best practices, federal and state regulatory updates, training, posters, forms, checklists, and more.
  • Live and recorded webinars on a wide variety of topics, many with CE credit for HR personnel.
  • Personalized email alerts, customized with state-specific news and updates.

What type of questions can I ask the HR Hotline?

Certified HR professionals can answer a wide range of questions about employment law, benefits, HR compliance, and more. This is a just sample of questions that can be answered:

  • Is “long COVID” covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
  • When are mid-year election changes permissible under cafeteria plans?
  • How long are employers required to store Form I-9?
  • Is opioid addiction a disability under the ADA?

How do I enroll?

Enrolling is fast and simple. Berkley Accident and Health HR Assist is available at no additional cost to the following clients and brokers:

  • Members participating in a Berkley Accident and Health group captive program
  • Brokers with in-force Stop Loss policyholders or members in a Berkley Accident and Health group captive program

Questions? Contact your Berkley Accident and Health Sales Manager or Account/Client Relationship Manager.

Berkley Accident and Health HR Assist services are provided by Zywave. Berkley Accident and Health assumes no responsibility or liability for any advice or resources provided by Zywave. Berkley Accident and Health HR Assist may not be available in all states.

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