Insurance

For most firms, this is one of its weakest skill sets. Jack Kwicien explains why it is required to grow your practice.

From the Affordable Care Act to employee classification, there is a multitude of evolving regulations posing challenges for small business owners this tax season.

Michael Thompson discusses how the National Business Coalition on Health plans to address consolidation in the benefits industry and a proposal for a well-being institute.

When hiring a benefits broker or adviser, check if they’ve completed programs such as the Certified Employee Benefits Specialist offered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.

Presidential candidates are unlikely to advocate for any of these changes so it’s up to employers and their advisers to take a run at them.

Brokers can help employers equip themselves with best practices to manage FMLA administration, employee productivity at work.

Putting the sales process in perspective and getting these steps right will improve your business, says Wendy Keneipp.

Some organizations are deploying a strategy that reduces their HSA contributions in favor of employer-funded indemnity products, such as accident and critical illness insurance.

The international environmental consulting firm offers employees access to mental health therapy 24/7 through Learn to Live, an online system built to address psychological issues such as social anxiety, depression, stress and worry.

The use of telemedicine is growing, with almost two thirds of organizations offering or planning to offer such a service by 2018.