Brian M. Kalish

Enhancements in decision support tools, e-enrollment and more are coming, The Standards’ Kevin McNamara says.

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents leading firms, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Dec 11.

As the tools meet employees where they are, advisers must serve as vendor managers.

Employee Benefit News, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents leading firms, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Dec 11.

An adviser ‘is absolutely critical to the success’ of these accounts that are expected to be the primary healthcare option in the near future.

Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.

As the tools meet employees where they are, advisers must serve as vendor managers.

Zenefits’ exit, new HSA regulations, financial wellbeing programs and Congress’ attempt to replace the ACA were the top stories of Employee Benefit Adviser this year.

Tying compensation to outcomes has proved successful for several brokers, but they must overcome their skepticism and fear of change.

Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.