Advisers should step up when it comes to employee healthcare education
“We need to build health plans that incentivize employees to make better healthcare choices based on quality,” Jim Blachek, CEO of Dynamic Benefit Solutions, says.
Adviser strategies
As coronavirus spreads, firms hit the brakes on adviser travel
From travel bans to working remotely, here is how firms including Wells Fargo, Edelman, RBC and others are preparing for a possible pandemic.
Advisers must break away from talking about health insurance
To convince employer clients and prospects of the merits of DPC, advisers must present it in a way that offers a solution to control the total cost of care.
2020 Rising Stars in Advising
This year’s group of standout advisers represent a new generation of leaders from around the country who are tackling issues of wellness, healthcare and new benefit offerings.
Benefits Think Are advisers ready for Gen Z?
Wealth management’s challenge will be innovating and adapting to technology to provide Gen Z with the convenience of a single platform that meets all its needs.
Ashley Longabaugh
Celent
Benefits Think Should I break up with my retirement adviser?
It could just be a five-to-seven year itch, but take this quiz to find out.
Jim Scheinberg
North Pier Search Consulting
Benefits Think My Plan B for retiring as an adviser
A succession plan is not only for retirement but in the event of premature death, serious illness or incapacity.
Carolyn McClanahan
Life Planning Partners
Embrace change or become ‘irrelevant’
A new generation of Rising Stars tackles wellness, increasing healthcare costs and new benefits offerings.
Benefits pros on the move: Brightway, OneDigital, Paychex, BrightBenefits
Check out our latest roundup of industry moves.
Benefits Think 3 healthcare benefit predictions for 2020
The start of a new decade is the perfect moment for advisers to think about what has been trending and how to bring about positive change.
Dave Chase
Health Rosetta
Small businesses save on healthcare with cost-reduction tactics
These forward-thinking advisers transitioned their clients to self-insured health plans powered by direct contracting with a more thoughtful approach to reference-based pricing, producing better benefits and eye-popping results.
Benefits Think How to reinvent yourself as a human capital consultant
Benefits advisers must move beyond the perception of being product vendors. Here’s how to become a strategic consultant to succeed in a competitive market.
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
Zywave M&A heats up with data provider buy
The insurance technology company says the acquisition will significantly expand its existing data services division.
Self-funded health plans are key to transparency: Lightning Round with Beverly Beattie of Selden Beattie
Employers can use data from self-funded health plans to reduce costs.
Podcast Employers: Here are the most in-demand voluntary benefits this open enrollment
Student loan, legal insurance and ID theft benefits are among some of the "sexiest" perks that employers can offer to staff, says NFP's vice president of group benefits.
Podcast Employers: Here are the most in-demand voluntary benefits this open enrollment
Student loan, legal insurance and ID theft benefits are among some of the "sexiest" perks that employers can offer to staff, says NFP's vice president of group benefits.
Benefits Think The insurance business is due for an upgrade
Insurtech startups are building infrastructure at a breakneck pace. Can your business keep up?
Jason Andrew
Limelight Health
Benefits Think It’s time for clients to try reference-based pricing. Here’s why it works
The U.S. spent more on healthcare than any other country. Could this provide a solution?
David Drake
BXS Insurance
Zywave ramps up R&D with new software updates
The insurance technology company is adding new capabilities to its tool for brokers, including a machine learning capability.
Benefits Think Gig economy benefits focus on convenience, lifestyle offerings
The “pure joy” of being your own boss is one advantage of working in the gig economy. Finding good benefits is another story.
Walden Siew
Arizent