Advisor strategies

30 leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field

In 2017, just 4% of companies offered student loan repayment assistance, but the industry is expected to grow to 26% by 2019, according to SHRM.

Large market employers can mitigate the risks of fully insured plans, but the small to middle market may find that joining a medical captive brings more control over their medical costs, says adviser Mark Gaunya.

Instead of debating insurance marketplaces, U.S. lawmakers should focus on comparing the price of prescription drugs in Canada, suggest Perry Braun.

Baldwin Krystyn Sherman Partners’ co-founder Elizabeth Krystyn engages her staff with her 25 years of experience to develop a strong coordinated brokerage.

To improve their clients’ experience, advisers should focus on outcomes — not technology.

Employers beware: With this acquisition, the online retailing juggernaut has set its sights on healthcare.

LTCI offers an array of tech and educational tools to make signing up for LTC as easy as dental coverage.

First seen as a silver bullet to cut costs, employers now know the true value of the platform, Willis Towers Watson mid-market exchange head Rob Harkins says.

From creating a health insurance magazine resource to building a wellness program, no challenge is too large for Totem Solutions’ Debbie Schultz.

PK Kriha of Marsh & McLennan Agency oversees the sharing of best practices with clients and has taken a former intern under her wing.

To remain relevant regardless of the changes in the benefits landscape or state of the economy, follow these tried and true business practices.

Michelle Robleto dedicates herself to improving the benefits experience of all those she interacts with, extending client retention and firm stability.

These industry experts are making significant contributions to employee health and retirement plans.

Email is a dying medium of employee engagement; to meet workers where they are, HR professionals must be well versed in the latest social technology.

Submissions are due July 28 for Employee Benefit Adviser’s annual awards recognizing excellence and leadership in the field.

Opportunities abound for brokers who take advantage of online solutions.

The latest hires and promotions inside advisory firms across the nation.

Suzy Johnson makes mentorship a key component of her small but powerful brokerage.

Since its launch earlier this year, the nation’s seventh largest employee benefits firm has been on a growth spree.