
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.
From dealing with THC in your body and greater desire for homeopathic meds and yoga, cannabis workers have some specific benefits needs.
Health benefits that integrate physical, financial, emotional and social components pave a wider path to lower costs.
The Principal’s Kirk Wolf notes that a properly designed nonqualified deferred compensation plan offers enough flexibility to fix the issues that plague most employers
The insurer is betting that broader coverage of severe medical conditions for a period of of time will attract employers and employee benefit brokers.
IFEBP poll notes various applications to improve healthcare decisions and access to care, as well as encourage healthier living.
The prepaid card that unlocks access to Teladoc specialists and nurses is seen as talent-management tool and latest in a series of partnerships and acquisitions to raise telemedicine’s profile.
Although red-flagged cases percentage of ineligible plan participants may be in single digits, wasted dollars add up and could fund other benefits if uncovered.
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.