Thursday, December 22, 2022
Parker, Smith & Feek would like to remind employers about the OR PFML requirement deadline that is approaching on January 1st, 2023. Employers who have workers in OR should be aware of this important deadline approaching.
Monday, December 19, 2022
The fifty most valuable hospitality brands lost almost a third of their value in 2021 due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19, but in 2022 financials are trending back toward their to a pre-pandemic pace.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Rounding the corner of 2022 into 2023, the property market outlook is a little greyer. While we progressed through 2022 with slight decreases in rates, depending on the operations and geographic location, Hurricane Ian sent shock waves through the market.
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Without question, the most significant insurance market impact of late 2022 was Hurricane Ian, with insured losses upward of $60B. Ian impacted the Southwest Florida coast on September 28, as a Category 4 hurricane with sustained winds of 115 mph and a storm surge of 10-15 feet.
Thursday, December 8, 2022
While the restaurant and drinking place sector struggled as a whole during the pandemic, the expansion of some specific service channels during this period softened the blow for some.
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
The AI market is projected to grow to a $190 billion industry by 2025 with global spending on cognitive and AI systems to reach over $57 billion in 2023. Read more from our latest Markets in Focus :: Technology report.
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
The cannabis industry continues to grow and attract attention from investors, manufacturers & researchers alike. Here’s what you should know as the cannabis market continues to change.
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Ketamine is a phencyclidine analog that has been used as an anesthetic agent for children and adults for more than 30 years. However, it was not until the 2000s that medical professionals noticed its therapeutic benefits in reducing depression and suicidality.
Thursday, November 10, 2022
A new addition or renovation can increase your residence’s value and enjoyment of your home. However, considering that homes under construction have increased exposures to loss, insurance is an essential component that should be addressed early – before work begins.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Given the recent change in demand forces impacting urban/suburban real estate, mixed use projects have become popular once again due to their ability to improve tenant experience through walkability between housing, workplaces
and other amenities.
Thursday, October 20, 2022
In Revenue Procedure 2022-38, the IRS sets forth a variety of 2023 adjusted tax limits. Among other things, the notice indicates that employee contribution limits toward health flexible spending arrangements (FSAs) and qualified transportation fringe benefits will increase for 2023.
Tuesday, October 18, 2022
As the maritime industry continues to face staffing challenges, having robust and affordable USL&H coverage in place will help ease the burden if an injury occurs to employees who are not considered Jones Act seamen but may become injured in the course of maritime employment over or adjacent to navigable waters.