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Preparing for a major loss event an earthquake, a significant data breach, a devastating fire requires companies to take a broader view of the potential impact from a total-risk standpoint, whether damages affect property, employees or multiple areas of a company.

Beginning in early 2016, employer reporting will be required for the first time based on data from the 2015 calendar year. Depending on the size of the employer and the funding arrangement of the benefits offered, employer reporting requirements vary in regard to what type of information needs to be reported (if any) and whether the employer is required to use Forms 1094-B and 1095-B (the “B” forms) or Forms 1094-C and 1095-C (the “C” forms). This issue brief covers who is responsible for reporting and which forms should be used in different situations.

As merger and acquisition activity has increased recently, it has become in vogue for buyers and sellers alike to secure representations and warranties insurance to cover risks. Sales of these policies have gone up exponentially. About 1,000 reps and warranties policies were sold in the U.S. last year probably more than the last five years combined.

The EEOC has issued long-awaited proposed regulations addressing ADA requirements for employer wellness programs. The guidance also addresses the interaction between the new EEOC rules and the existing ACA and HIPAA wellness rules.