Brian M. Kalish

Benefit pros see the software giant positioned to offer applicant tracking, online interviewing and other tools.

Benefit pros see the software giant positioned to offer applicant tracking, online interviewing and other tools.

The two leaders may not see eye-to-eye on benefits decisions, says consultant Hugh O’Toole, but with the right message a broker can get through to both.

And Daniel J. Lebish believes advisers are “more and more” ready to succeed in this next phase of the business.

Employee benefits are going digital and these new entrants are disrupting the market with products and services focused on wellness, employee engagement and more.

Brokers and employers are embracing it, but facing limitations with carrier IT capabilities, says Warner Pacific’s John Nelson.

Former neurosurgeon and GOP presidential candidate says at CIAB event in Colorado that established players are likely to resist.

Former neurosurgeon and GOP presidential candidate says at CIAB event in Colorado that established players are likely to resist.

Since passage of the ACA, there has been a ‘huge divide’ between benefit pros and payers, according to attendees at the CIAB Employee Benefits Leadership Forum.

Since passage of the ACA, there has been a ‘huge divide’ between benefit pros and payers, according to attendees at the CIAB Employee Benefits Leadership Forum.

In this ‘confusing’ healthcare landscape, the consumer powerhouse sets an example of where administration technology should go, says Chris Chan of Mercer LABS.

In this ‘confusing’ healthcare landscape, the consumer powerhouse sets an example of where administration technology should go, says Chris Chan of Mercer LABS.

Intense regulation and younger employees are creating demand for innovative products and services, such as One Medical Group, panelists at EBA’s Dig|Benefits conference say.

Intense regulation and younger employees are creating demand for innovative products and services, such as One Medical Group, panelists at EBA’s Dig|Benefits conference say.

Employee information uncovers specific issues and provides action points for clients, leading to more business for advisers, says Crawford Advisors’ Scott Mayer.

Health insurance giant teams with tech-fueled brokerage on new benefits marketplace aimed at mid-sized companies.

New regulation leaves about a third of retirement plan service providers unclear of their professional status, finds a new industry survey.

New regulations herald widespread changes in professional roles and business models for retirement planners and wealth managers.

Providers are offering narrow networks and a greater variety of plans, giving employees more choice, according to PwC’s Barbara Gniewek.

With reporting requirements soaring, brokers are turning to their own regulatory division to help clients, says Richard Asensio, director of compliance at Burnham Benefits.