Healthcare

Employee interest highest in emotional and mental components of employers’ well-being programs, Aon Consulting finds.

The company launches Fitbit Group Health, bringing its employer, insurer, weight management and clinical research programs under one umbrella.

ADP TotalSource’s Maria Black shares three tips advisers can offer small business owners to get the most out of their programs, such as year-end incentives and job flexibility.

Just as Apple took on IBM decades ago, a number of healthcare startups are aiming to revolutionize the insurance business, according to Alliant Employee Benefits’ Tom Greene.

More than a third of young adults aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, says Transamerica research.

Clients are often surprised to learn they can build up a cash reserve through their policies, says adviser Ari Fischman.

Demand is expanding because of rising veterinary costs and the close bond employees have with their animals.

Firm targets younger employees and those without a traditional desk job with online, on-the-go application.

Employee interest highest in emotional and mental components of employers’ well-being programs, Aon Consulting finds.

Features such as insurance portability may appeal to workers, but employers need to work hard to convince employees to go with a move away from group coverage, says Hixme’s Denny Weinberg.