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Commentary: New statements and interpretations are about to shatter three decades of serenity in pensions like a chair flying through a saloon window, says The Principal’s Mike Clark.

Nearly three-quarters of employers who have yet to move to a private benefit exchange would consider or are looking for an insurance carrier-sponsored exchange — not one led by an independent company or consultant, new research finds.

Brokers send mixed messages on technology needs, strategy and spending plans in EBA’s second annual technology survey.

Many employers continue to have questions about complicated Affordable Care Act reporting requirements. Earlier this week, SourceMedia's Accounting Today hosted a Web seminar on Understanding Affordable Care Act Reporting which sought to clear some of the confusion about ACA reporting.

Lockton is stepping up its analytics game with two major appointments. Justin VanOpdorp has been elevated to the position of chief analytics officer, and Mark Moitoso joins the company as SVP and analytics practice leader after a 25-year career at Liberty Mutual Insurance.

Tennessee CO-OP becomes latest to shut down, with more expected to announce closure before the next public exchange enrollment period begins in the next two weeks.

Commentary: Failure to give proper notice of a plant closing or mass layoff could leave employers liable to pay wages and benefits for the affected employees for up to 60 days.

Commentary: Many employers don't know what their PBMs are doing today to actually manage their specialty drug programs, says Lockton's Sarah Martin. It's up to advisers to shine a light on PBM practices.

The use of technology is not just novel in the benefits industry anymore, it’s imperative. Benefit adviser Steve Williams predicted its usefulness over a decade ago and he and his team have used technology solutions to help transform Heffernan Insurance into one of the largest independent brokerage firms.

The outline of the Republican's plan contains some similarities with the Affordable Care Act.