A Message from Sam Fleet Here at AmWINS Group Benefits, our determination to always find a better way is rooted in five fundamental beliefs that revolve around you, our client. But it isn't your job to remember us. It is our obligation and responsibility to make sure you don't have the chance to forget us! And we hope that The Edge newsletter you receive bi-monthly helps you remember us while providing a valuable tool to help you stay on top of benefit trends, regulatory changes and product development. The employee benefit landscape has changed drastically over the last two years. That’s the nature of the business, and it’s the reason we stay in motion, constantly trying to assist benefit professionals in generating new revenue to replace what is lost, to stay ahead of market changes, and to keep your clients at the center of our universe. At the end of the day, to be successful in sales, we must be passionate about our work. If we have that passion, and if we truly take care of our clients, there is nothing we can’t achieve together. We look forward to working together in 2012 and thank you for being a customer of AmWINS Group Benefits. Sincerely, Sam P&C Product Spotlight Any merchant accepting credit cards for payment must be compliant with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) or risk fines that can be hundreds of thousands of dollars. These fines are often levied without any formal proceeding to negotiate the fine. We have created an endorsement to provide assistance for this troubling problem. Read more >> Quick Links amwins.com Articles/Newsletters Archive Property & Casualty Products Underwriting Programs Group Benefits Products About AmWINS Contact Us     TOP ARTICLES FOR 2011 With so much activity in the benefits segment this year, we've had a lot to talk about. The seven articles below appear in order of popularity from our newsletter. If you missed any of these, now is a great time to catch up: #1 Health Care Reform: Grandfathered Health Plans This summary of the new Interim Final Regulations identifies considerations for employer-sponsored plans. Read more >> #2 Federal Report on Self-Insurance Dispels Myths, Uncovers Key Cost Advantage Federal reports found no support for several typical criticisms raised against self-insured strategies. Read more >> #3 Beyond Medicare Exchanges: Keeping the Faith with Retiree Benefits Many employers being pressured to stop providing care to retired workers are bristling at the idea of leaving loyal former employees to fend for themselves. Read more >> #4 Health Benefits Audits: The Right Prescription for a Benefit Professional’s Tool Kit A health benefits audit can position the benefit professional as a savvy consultant and provide an important competitive edge. Read more >> #5 Barriers to Self-Funding Eliminated with Cooperative Strategy   The benefits of self-funding can work for smaller employers when they adopt a three-part strategy to address the barriers. Read more >> #6 Selecting the Right Service, Strategy and Partner for Audits: A Brief Guide Our client advisory presents three simple steps to help you evaluate your partnership with an experienced medical and pharmaceutical auditing firm. Read more >> #7 Enhancing Benefits with Executive Medical Reimbursement Plans  Executive medical reimbursement plans aren't going to be extinct yet. Here's an overview of why these plans are still viable options. Read more >>

 
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