Innovative Captive Strategies

09/04/2025

Productivity falls by 2–3% for every degree above 68 degrees, and over the past five decades, rising heat levels have potentially put our workers at risk and impacted performance overall. It’s clear that heat injury prevention is more important than ever.

A new joint report finds billions of workers face serious health and productivity threats from climate-driven heat stress, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations.

09/02/2025

End-of-summer lesson: never underestimate a pool of talent, especially when it’s the ICS ladies! 💜 This is how we do team-building to wrap up the summer season.

08/29/2025

Working with chemicals without proper protective wear can be fatal. It’s important to create systems of protection for your employees to keep them safe while handling corrosive materials.

Washington — When chemical facility operators find flawed equipment, it’s “not enough to simply identify a deficiency if that deficiency goes unmanaged and unmitigated,” the Chemical Safety Board says.

08/28/2025

The summer may be winding down, but the weather is still hot! Reach out to your team for feedback and ensure you’re taking the steps needed to keep your team safe.

Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but HR should involve workers in the planning process, sources told HR Dive.

08/26/2025

It’s that time of year — backpacks, sharpened pencils, and the hunt for the perfect notebook.

Just like students gear up with the right supplies, businesses need the right strategy to prepare for the year ahead. When it comes to employee benefits, choosing the wrong coverage can leave you stuck with flimsy results.

That’s where an ICS Employee Benefits Captive comes in — durable, transparent, and built to deliver value long after the first day of “class.”

Captive Executive Ben Renner explains how joining a captive can set your organization up for success this year and beyond: https://okt.to/pbAzT8.

08/25/2025

A couple of weeks later, and we’re still smiling about our Iowa State Fair adventure!

From trying all the delicious food to a property casualty-themed scavenger hunt, it was the perfect opportunity to connect, laugh, and bond as a team outside the office.

08/22/2025

With this change, autonomous vehicles would no longer need to include a human to be on the road. What are your thoughts on this? Do you think it would elevate safety or put us more at risk?

It’s certainly interesting legislation to keep an eye on.

Washington — A House Republican has introduced legislation that would establish a federal framework for autonomous trucking – and allow some vehicles to operate without a human driver or remote operator.

08/21/2025

How will the discussion about eliminating the Chemical Safety Board impact the review process when it comes to chemical spills in the workplace?

Safety experts warn that eliminating the Chemical Safety Board would remove a critical investigative partner to OSHA, leaving gaps in root cause analysis and hazard prevention.

08/20/2025

Collaboration. Strategy. BOLD insights. Our QUEST Member Meeting in Salt Lake City was nothing short of extraordinary!

Our members, partners, and guests came together to explore innovative pharmacy solutions, vendor strategies, data-driven decision-making, and best practices from across the captive industry.

We closed out the meeting with a celebration of our members and their incredible impact on QUEST’s continued success. Here’s to another year of innovation, collaboration, and redefining the future of healthcare together!

08/18/2025

Connection, collaboration, and bold ideas - our 2nd Annual PEAK Member Meeting had it all!

Our members, prospects, and partners joined us in Salt Lake City to discuss pressing topics like population health, clinical strategies, and member best practices.

We also celebrated our Innovation Award, Partnership Award, and MVP Award winners for their outstanding efforts. Here’s to another year of raising the bar together!

08/15/2025

According to researchers, body-cooling garments are an effective, low-cost tool that can help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. If your team is working outside this summer, consider how body-cooling garments and towels can make a difference for their comfort and safety.

Storrs, CT — Body-cooling garments are an effective, low-cost tool that can help prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses, according to researchers from the University of Connecticut’s Korey Stringer Institute.

08/14/2025

Just like a well-executed play on the field, taking control of your health insurance can set you up for success. Get ready to huddle up and discover how you can transform your approach to health insurance on Thursday, August 21, with Amelia Maloney and Joey Hajduch!

Join us and ensure you're in the end zone for your organization's future success: https://okt.to/gyIfer!