by Smith Brothers | Insurance
As private equity firms increasingly target construction contractors for acquisition, maintaining a surety program post-acquisition is crucial. Surety bonds are essential lifelines for contractors, ensuring financial stability and trust in the industry. What is...
by Smith Brothers | Insurance
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continues to grow, businesses that utilize these technologies must also be aware of the attack methods cybercriminals use to target them. One such attack that hackers employ is data poisoning—when a...
by Smith Brothers | Insurance
Cloud computing refers to a pay-per-use service that equips users with on-demand access to a range of IT resources (e.g., databases, software, servers, networking and analytics tools, and artificial intelligence applications) via the internet. By leveraging...
by Smith Brothers | Insurance
A new report released by family health benefits platform Ovia Health by Labcorp (Ovia) uncovered U.S. workers’ preferences for family-friendly workplace benefits. American employees are looking for company benefits and policies that support their families, and nearly...
by Smith Brothers | Insurance
What is a PEP? Pooled Employer Plans, or PEPs, allow multiple employers to pool their resources to offer a shared 401(k) plan to their employees. This approach can reduce administrative burdens and costs associated with offering a retirement plan, making it more...
by Smith Brothers | Insurance
Despite employers’ best efforts to offer competitive health care benefits to workers, many employees struggle with medical debt. According to a new survey commissioned by Goodroot, a community of health care companies, more than 4 in 10 employees report having...