Preparing for Open Enrollment: A Checklist for Employers
Posted: September 13, 2026
Open Enrollment Season Starts With Early Planning For many employers, open enrollment falls in the last few months of the year, which makes early fall an important time to start preparing. Getting an early start can help avoid a last-minute scramble and give employees more time to make informed decisions about their benefits, rather than feeling rushed into choices that affect their coverage for an...
Dental and Vision Benefits: Why They Matter More Than Employees Realize
Posted: August 28, 2026
When employees rank the benefits most important to them, dental and vision coverage consistently appear near the top—often ranking second only to medical insurance. For employers building or refining a group benefits package, understanding the value employees place on these coverages is worth considering. Why Dental and Vision Coverage Matters to Employees Routine dental and vision care are predictable, recurring needs for most working adults....
How ERIE Handles Claims Away from Home
Posted: August 23, 2026
Insurance claims usually aren’t a top priority for travelers heading on a road trip. A specialized team of ERIE claims professionals make certain they remain out of mind. ERIE’s Zone Outside of ERIE Territory (OET) team works to ensure that customers traveling outside ERIE’s territory receive the same seamless, responsive claims service they would if the loss occurred at home. From deer damage to vandalism...
What Is a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan and How Can It Benefit Your Employees?
Posted: August 13, 2026
When business owners explore ways to enhance employee benefits without significantly increasing costs, one option that often comes up is a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Despite the somewhat technical name, this type of benefit arrangement can be a practical tool for both employers and employees. What Is a Section 125 Cafeteria Plan? A Section 125 cafeteria plan—named for the section of the IRS tax code...
Cybersecurity Training Tips for Small Business Owners and Employees
Posted: August 10, 2026
Cybersecurity training doesn’t have to be complicated. If you run a small business, your employees don’t need to become IT experts—and neither do you. They just need to recognize common scams and know what to do when something doesn’t look right. Simple cybersecurity training can focus on everyday tasks like: Opening emails Handling payments Responding to vendors Opening links in text messages Protecting customer information...
