7 retirement trends to watch in 2017
Increased financial wellness efforts, greater automation and recordkeeper consolidation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.
By
Bruce Shutan
Bruce Shutan
Contributing writer
Fewer small firms offering wellness programs
UBA report suggests ways to liven up employee participation and engagement.
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Bruce Shutan
Amid growing balances, HSAs take center stage
Tailored communications recommended as focus becomes more strategic, with new investment options on the horizon.
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Bruce Shutan
Life insurance gender gap grows
Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.
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Bruce Shutan
Will Zenefits’ anti-rebating settlements embolden other state regulators?
Company will now start charging for software that was given away for free.
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Bruce Shutan
Will Zenefits’ anti-rebating settlements embolden other state regulators?
Company will now start charging for software that was given away for free.
By
Bruce Shutan
The big trends that will reshape retirement in 2017
Fiduciary framework, increased financial wellness efforts and greater automation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.
By
Bruce Shutan
The big trends that will reshape retirement in 2017
Fiduciary framework, increased financial wellness efforts and greater automation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.
By
Bruce Shutan
Open enrollment success depends on good communication
How a more strategic approach to messaging can help employers more fully engage with employees.
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Bruce Shutan
Overcoming roadblocks to transformational financial wellness programs
Industry leaders share how employers can maximize plan potential while steering clear of common pitfalls.
By
Bruce Shutan
Advanced analytics identified as key to lower health costs
Coalition survey links data to plan design, medical spend predictions with nearly universal interest in accessing metrics.
By
Bruce Shutan
Value-based networks: Building the right connections
High quality must trump lower prices for advisers looking to create a long-term cost-saving plan, says broker Andy Neary.
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Bruce Shutan
Are medical captives the answer to data transparency?
Proponents say the alternative approach to healthcare levels the playing field for mid-market employers.
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Bruce Shutan
Brokers’ organic growth jumps significantly
Steady ascent for advising firms could be bolstered further by Trump presidency.
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Bruce Shutan
Emerging technology simplifies part-timer enrollment
In time for holiday employment, ACH, credit and debit elections avoid cumbersome payroll deduction retroactivity.
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Bruce Shutan
Telemedicine offerings double within past year
Large employers note substantial savings for doctor visits, Mercer survey finds.
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Bruce Shutan
Broker-dealer commission move draws watchful eyes
Commonwealth Financial Network rethinks fees on qualified retirement accounts
By
Bruce Shutan
Advanced analytics identified as key to lower health costs
Coalition survey links data to plan design, medical spend predictions with nearly universal interest in accessing metrics.
By
Bruce Shutan
Emerging technology simplifies part-timer enrollment
In time for holiday employment, ACH, credit and debit elections avoid cumbersome payroll deduction retroactivity.
By
Bruce Shutan
Lipnic seen as frontrunner for Labor Secretary
EEOC commissioner’s record labeled even-handed, Gov. Walker also on short list.
By
Bruce Shutan