Author: Ishon Jones
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The New Liability Crisis: Why Fleets With ‘Good Scores’ Are Still Getting Hammered – And How to Fight Back
For years, transportation companies who invested heavily in fleet safety programs believed their strong SMS scores, clean inspection history, and telematics would insulate them from the worst of the market. But 2025 has shattered that assumption. Even well-run fleets with low crash frequency and high safety compliance are seeing double-digit increases on Auto Liability—often with…
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McGriff Market Update: Q3 2025
Summary As part of our commitment to keeping you updated on market conditions that may impact your business, we invite you to view and download our Q3 2025 Market Update. Here we distill key trends, highlight emerging risks and opportunities, and offer context to support strategic, long-term planning. Read the Market Update (PDF)
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Compliance Q&A: Look-Back Measurement Method – Reduction of Hours
Question Our company uses the look-back measurement method to identify full-time employees. I recently hired an employee who was expected to work full-time hours. We offered her medical insurance coverage and she accepted. Since then, however, she dropped to part-time hours. What should I do about her benefits? Summary If an employee who is initially…
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Subdivision Bonds: Alternatives to a Letter of Credit
Video Transcript [MUSIC PLAYING] Subdivision Bonds Consider a bond as an alternative to a Letter of Credit 3 most common performance guarantees: ILOC (Bank Instrument): Often ILOCs are fully cash collateralized. Municipalities usually draw down on ILOCs 30 days prior to the renewal date (unless the ILOC has already been renewed). If the municipality determines…
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Compliance Q&A: Common COBRA Compliance Pitfalls
Question When is COBRA continuation coverage required, and what are some common missteps to avoid? Summary The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA) grants individuals the right to continue employer-sponsored health insurance coverage for a limited period after experiencing qualifying events such as a job loss or reduction in work hours. Despite its…
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McGriff National Webinar Series (2025)
About the Webinar Series Webinars typically take place on the third Thursday of every month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. Each webinar lasts approximately 60 minutes. Registration links are provided below with each webinar; a confirmation email will be sent to the email address provided. Reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and one hour…