Practice management

Education is often hailed as the key to employee benefit satisfaction, but new research shows it also increases enrollment and employee engagement. Experts say advisers are well-positioned to expand employer education and communication strategies.

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.

The potential cost increases due to offering transgender health benefits is minimal because the population is small, says Human Rights Campaign.

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.

Confusion still surrounds the Affordable Care Act. Here are eight misconceptions about the health care law.

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.

A recent circuit court ruling says a careful “Termination Review” process by independent decision makers can weaken or break the causal connection between the alleged racial animus and the ultimate adverse action under the "cat's paw" theory.