
Bruce Shutan
Contributing writerBruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.

Bruce Shutan is an Employee Benefit News contributing writer based in Portland, Oregon.
Digital strategist recommends Facebook or Slack groups as an optional avenue for year-round benefits communication, though a millennial broker begs to differ.
Guideline Investments charges flat rate that shields participants from AUM fees, touts transparency and payroll integration.
While the move proposed for 2020 mostly affects P&C lines, the insurer’s extensive benefits portfolio remains intact.
Million Dollar Round Table leaders share simple methods for taking sales of insurance and financial services to the next level.
A $30 million investment aims to connect employers with bleeding-edge products and services across HR, insurance and financial services.
A $30 million investment coincides with benchmarking effort and symposiums to connect clients with bleeding edge products and services across HR, insurance and financial services.
Digital strategist recommends Facebook or Slack groups as an optional avenue for year-round benefits communication, though a millennial broker begs to differ.
New offering features 16 benefit levels, premium savings, free services, integrated wellness incentives and cash rewards to help attract and retain top talent.
New offering features 16 benefit levels, premium savings, free services, integrated wellness incentives and cash rewards to help attract and retain top talent.
As tech drives M&A activity, more insurers seek vertical integration to improve user experiences and broaden benefit portfolios.
As tech drives M&A activity, more insurers seek vertical integration to improve user experiences and broaden benefit portfolios.
New BenefitsPlace offering features standard integrations, educational videos, custom messaging and broker-friendly design.
New BenefitsPlace offering features standard integrations, educational videos, custom messaging and broker-friendly design.
Espresa aims to boost employee participation, engagement, satisfaction and ROI en route to raising the bar on talent management.
Latest Ultimate Software tool features filtering preferences and educational content alongside simpler benefits admin.
Espresa aims to boost employee participation, engagement, satisfaction and ROI en route to raising the bar on talent management.
Latest Ultimate Software tool features filtering preferences and educational content alongside simpler benefits admin.
The insurer’s 25% reduction in painkiller scripts nearly a year ahead of schedule sets new tone for managing national epidemic, catches large brokerage’s attention.
The insurer’s 25% reduction in painkiller scripts nearly a year ahead of schedule sets new tone for managing national epidemic, catches large brokerage’s attention.
Connecting employer clients with unusual or onsite offerings along the nontraditional benefits path serve as a differentiator and burnish client relations.