At 100, brokerage owner has no plans to stop
Centenarian Woodrow Cross of Maine’s Cross Insurance shares lessons learned over 60-plus years in the industry.
Why Alera Group brought 24 independent agencies together
Rob Lieblein, chief development officer of the now 7th largest employee benefit firm in the nation, shares company growth plans.
30 people to watch in employee benefits in 2017
From tech firm CEOs to brokers and HR professionals, these industry innovators will help shape the coming year as trends emerge and a new administration takes office.
Castlight Health acquires Jiff
Decision-support tool acquires wellness provider as employers look for all-in-one technology solutions.
Castlight Health acquires Jiff
Decision-support tool acquires wellness provider as employers look for all-in-one technology solutions.
24 brokerages merge to form nation’s 7th largest private employee benefit firm
Benefit Advisors Network joins forces with leading companies, new organization planning future acquisitions.
Are non-profits the next target for retirement plan lawsuits?
With the potential for litigation that has plagued plans like NYU’s on the rise, it’s ‘time to clean up’ fiduciary activity in this sector, say industry experts.
11 top priorities for DC plan sponsors in 2017
Retirement plan sponsors should focus on student loan repayments, the fiduciary rule and more in the coming year.
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Are non-profits the next target for retirement plan lawsuits?
With the potential for litigation that has plagued plans like NYU’s on the rise, it’s ‘time to clean up’ fiduciary activity in this sector, say industry experts.
The 50 biggest benefit brokerages, part 2
Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.
2016 in review: The year in retirement
Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before
The 50 biggest benefit brokerages, part 1
Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.
Small employers expected to offer HRAs after law passed
The 21st Century Cures Act, signed by President Obama, re-opens the door for companies with fewer than 50 employees to offer money to purchase individual health policies
Small employers expected to offer HRAs after new Act passed
The 21st Century Cures Act, signed by President Obama earlier this week, re-opens the door for companies with fewer than 50 employees to offer money to purchase individual health policies
Biggest people moves of 2016: Zenefits, Aflac, Willis C-suite departures, more
Several big names left influential companies this year, including both Parker Conrad and David Sacks stepping down as CEO of Zenefits.
The year in retirement: Fiduciary rule, lawsuits ‘raise consciousness’
Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan participants are expecting more of their advisers than ever before.
Why private exchanges aren’t a stand-alone strategy
John Caldarella, leader of Aon’s active exchange, sees PBEs as an ‘enabling mechanism’ for employers on the road to CDHPs.
How to better employee engagement and enrollment
Employees say open enrollment is a time of stress and confusion. Here’s how to help workers feel more comfortable about the process.
Zenefits adds 300 producers to Licensing+ product
The free software through Salesforce provides constant license checks for brokers who perform on a national stage.
Why private exchanges aren’t a stand-alone strategy
John Caldarella, leader of Aon’s active exchange, sees PBEs as an ‘enabling mechanism’ for employers on the road to CDHPs.