September 10, 2026
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Mployer Names Lyceum Insurance Services a Winner of ‘Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award’ for 2026 Washington, DC – Sept, 10, 2026 – Mployer, the industry-leader in employee benefit research and analytics, has named Lyceum Insurance Services a winner of its fifth annual “Top Employee Benefits Consultant Awards” for 2026. Mployer’s Top Employee Benefits Consultant Award […]
August 27, 2026
AgencyWhat Is HRIS Software and How to Know if Your Business Will Benefit From Using It
As a business grows, tasks like tracking employee benefits, processing payroll, managing time-off requests and storing personnel records can become difficult to handle manually. Human Resource Information System (HRIS) software keeps them in one place. These platforms centralize employee data and automate routine HR tasks, allowing owners and HR teams to run everything from a […]
August 27, 2026
AgencyGroup Life Insurance vs. Supplemental Life Insurance
Life insurance through work is a valuable benefit, but understanding the difference between group life insurance and supplemental life insurance helps employees and employers make more informed decisions. These two coverage types often work together, yet each serves a distinct purpose within a broader benefits strategy. What Is Group Life Insurance? Group life insurance is […]
August 27, 2026
AgencyNonprofit Insurance 101: What Coverage Does a Maryland Nonprofit Need?
Running a nonprofit in Maryland means dedicating your resources to a mission, and protecting that mission requires the right business insurance foundation. Maryland nonprofits face a distinct set of risks. Understanding which coverage applies to your organization helps you decide what to buy and keep your programs running after a loss. Why Maryland Nonprofits Have […]
July 30, 2026
AgencyWhat Are Voluntary Benefits and Why Do Maryland Employers Need Them?
With healthcare costs climbing, more employers across Frederick and the surrounding region are turning to voluntary benefits plans as a smart, low-cost way to round out their benefits package. What Are Voluntary Benefits? Voluntary benefits are supplemental insurance products that employees can elect to purchase, usually through payroll deduction, alongside their core group health plan. Unlike medical coverage, these plans are typically […]
July 30, 2026
AgencyHow to Manage Employee Benefits for a Remote or Hybrid Team in Maryland
Years after the shift to remote and hybrid work, many Maryland employers are still discovering how much it complicates benefits administration. A team that once sat in one Baltimore or Annapolis office now may span multiple states and time zones. The Multistate Challenge When employees work from other states but for your Maryland-based organization, employers can run into complications. Some carriers restrict eligibility by state, network coverage […]
July 30, 2026
AgencyMost Employers Don’t Know Where They Stand Without Benefits Benchmarking
Most companies set benefits the same way each year: They take the previous year’s plan, add whatever the renewal requires and move on. There’s no comparison to what similar employers nearby are offering, and no check against what candidates are seeing in competing offer letters. Without benchmarking, you don’t really know whether your package attracts candidates or turns them away. You […]
June 28, 2026
AgencyFamily and Medical Leave in Maryland
For Maryland employers and their workforce, understanding family and medical leave protections is an important part of managing compliance and employee well-being. The primary law governing this area today is the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), though Maryland is rolling out its own paid family and medical leave program that will expand these protections […]
June 28, 2026
AgencyWhat Are Voluntary Benefits?
Voluntary benefits, sometimes called supplemental insurance or ancillary benefits, are insurance products and services that employees can add to their core benefits package. Employees pay for these benefits through payroll deductions, giving them the flexibility to choose coverage that fits their individual needs and circumstances. Examples of Popular Voluntary Benefit Options Voluntary benefits generally fall into different categories based on coverage type. Health and […]
June 28, 2026
AgencyIs Your 2026 Benefits Package Competitive? A Guide for Frederick-area Employers
Local employers are competing with neighboring businesses and remote-friendly organizations across the country for skilled workers. In this environment, it’s crucial to evaluate your company’s benefits package. Benefits benchmarking is the process of comparing your organization’s employee benefits against those offered by similar employers in your region and industry. It gives HR professionals and business owners concrete data to work with rather than assumptions […]