Merlinos Sponsors 2020 AAIS Main Event Virtual Experience
Merlinos & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 AAIS Main Event Virtual Experience, scheduled for May 11-14. Learn more about the event here.
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Merlinos Sponsors IBA Cannabis Masterclass Series
Merlinos & Associates is proud to be a sponsor of the Insurance Business America Cannabis Cover Masterclass 2018. These events will take place in Denver (May 3), Las Vegas (May 15), and Los Angeles (May 31). Karen Landrum and Greg Fanoe of our firm will be featured speakers as well. You can learn more about … Continue reading Merlinos Sponsors IBA Cannabis Masterclass Series
Merlinos Consultant Elected Officer of CIC-DC
Merlinos consultant Rosemary Wickham was elected as the 2018 Treasurer/Corporate Secretary of the Captive Insurance Council of the District of Columbia (CIC-DC). Rosemary is a principal in our firm, and one of the leaders of our captive insurance consulting practice. Congratulations, Rosemary! Read the full press release here.
Merlinos & Associates Names New Principals
Merlinos & Associates is proud to announce that Michael Berman and Rebecca Freitag have been named the firm’s newest principals. “Both Michael and Rebecca have demonstrated their ability to deliver strong client relationships, creative solutions, and diligent project management. We believe their dedication to quality work and customer satisfaction will help ensure the success of … Continue reading Merlinos & Associates Names New Principals
Merlinos to Attend 2017 LIMRA Big Data Conference
Merlinos consultant Karen Landrum will be representing us at the LIMRA Big Data Analytics Conference June 19-21 in Annapolis. If you are going to be in Annapolis let us know, we would love to say hello.
Florida SB 542 Passes
Florida’s SB 542 was signed into law on Friday, June 13th, 2014. SB 542 is a bill establishing the rules for the sale and regulation of flood insurance outside of the National Flood Insurance Program. As we covered in prior blogs, this bill establishes what flood coverage can be offered by private insurers, what the … Continue reading Florida SB 542 Passes
Will Florida SB 542 Make It?
Last week we discussed reactions to Biggert-Waters (BW-12), most specifically the effects of the federal Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA), which was passed in March. This week we’re taking a look at how Florida reacted to BW-12, and what HFIAA might mean for them. After BW-12 came into effect and Floridians started getting massive … Continue reading Will Florida SB 542 Make It?
Does the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act “Gut” Biggert-Waters?
Six months ago we wrote about the 2012 Biggert-Waters Act (BW-12) and people’s reactions to it at that time. In the intervening six months, a lot of reacting has happened. Most importantly, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (HFIAA) was passed. After Biggert-Waters was passed, there was a public outcry. It was so universal across … Continue reading Does the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act “Gut” Biggert-Waters?
The Biggert-Waters Act: What Does It Do, and What Next?
Drafted in the wake of the 2004/2005 hurricane season and Superstorm Sandy, the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 (BW-12, or Biggert-Waters) makes a number of changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The changes are primarily rate increases or re-mappings to “reflect true flood risk.” Essentially, BW-12 eliminates, or gradually eliminates, subsidies … Continue reading The Biggert-Waters Act: What Does It Do, and What Next?
Medicare Cost Plus: Yes or No?
Self-insured group medical plans are very prevalent and have served plan sponsors well in many respects. However, plan sponsors have experienced increases in per capita medical costs that greatly exceed the Consumer Price Index for all urban consumers (CPI-U) for many years. The vast majority of self-insured group medical plans in-force in 2013 utilize a … Continue reading Medicare Cost Plus: Yes or No?