Brian M. Kalish

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before

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.

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

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

Several big names left influential companies this year, including both Parker Conrad and David Sacks stepping down as CEO of Zenefits.

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan participants are expecting more of their advisers than ever before.

John Caldarella, leader of Aon’s active exchange, sees PBEs as an ‘enabling mechanism’ for employers on the road to CDHPs.

The free software through Salesforce provides constant license checks for brokers who perform on a national stage.

John Caldarella, leader of Aon’s active exchange, sees PBEs as an ‘enabling mechanism’ for employers on the road to CDHPs.

Low bandwidth to comply has led to nearly $31 billion in 2016 ACA mandate penalties.

Low bandwidth to comply has led to nearly $31 billion in 2016 ACA mandate penalties — and an opportunity for brokers.

Repeal of employer mandate, reporting requirements on the table in Trump administration, says the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Joel Wood.

Repeal of employer mandate, reporting requirements on the table in Trump administration, says the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers’ Joel Wood.

After a successful launch in the Northeast, Joe Laurin, president of Fidelity Health Marketplace, shares where the company plans to take its marketplace next.

Busy with open enrollment, it’s full speed ahead for brokers no matter who wins.

For the active population, it is ‘continue as is.’ But for the pre-65 retiree set, special attention needs to be paid.

Five months from implementation, it is time to review service agreements with employers.

After a successful launch in the Northeast, Joe Laurin, president of Fidelity Health Marketplace, shares where the company plans to take its marketplace next.

Although some uncertainties remain, consultants should be preparing clients now for upcoming changes.