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Co-fiduciary Can’t Be Sued for Indemnification in 8th or 9th Circuits First Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co. v. Giorgio Armani Corp. U.S. No. 21-861, Cert. Denied 2/22/22

Benefits Notes

Section 405 of the Employee Retirement Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) provides for joint liability for co-fiduciaries of a pension, health or welfare benefit plan. In this case, there was an enrollment error in signing up an employee for life insurance coverage with his employer – Georgio Armani Corp.

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ASO vs. PEO: What’s the difference?

Genesis HR Solutions

Health and welfare benefits and COBRA. With an ASO, you don’t get volume pricing for purchasing benefits like life insurance, as you’re still viewed as being a small employer. Having a PEO select your insurance partners benefits you because your company is viewed as part of a larger group.