Executive benefits market is on the upswing
The executive benefits market is off and running again after the economic downturn.
Elizabeth Galentine
Former editor-in-chief
‘Virtually no downside’ to FSA ruling, experts say
Flexible spending account advocates expect most employers to embrace rollover provision.
ACA dental changes confusing for employers and advisers
The ACA's pediatric dental requirement brings increased attention to this popular benefit.
Advisers challenge substandard label on canceled health plans
The White House calls the nationwide uptick in health plan cancellations a result of substandard policies being eliminated, but advisers express concern over resulting rate hikes.
Editors letter: EBA finds eager, frustrated brokers in October
EBA Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Galentine shares some broker impressions about the health exchanges first month and previews future coverage of brokers thinking outside-the-box.
Month 1: Glitch is the word
Eager to meet client needs – and keep their business – brokers hunt for info on exchanges.
EBAs 2013 Health Plan Adviser of the Year is David C. Smith
David C. Smith uses his deeply analytical outlook to deliver unique, cost-cutting results for clients and a new mindset to fellow advisers.
Long-term ACA glitches could mean a January budget disaster
Just how will the fight in Congress over health exchange website glitches pan out? EBA spoke with former Capitol Hill staffer Drew Crouch, now director of government relations at Buck Consultants, about potential Republican strategies and if tax reform that would impact employee benefits might still be on the table for this year.
Small-group employers skip SHOP, move to individual exchanges
Eager to meet client needs and keep their business brokers hunt for information on individual exchanges, but are cautioned not to ignore the SHOP market. HR managers should be aware of the trend.
Small-group employers look to individual exchanges over SHOP
Eager to meet client needs and keep their business brokers hunt for information on individual exchanges, but are cautioned not to ignore the SHOP market.
Agents eager but unable to sell on public exchanges
Questions arise about phone enrollment on the East Coast, while the West Coast deals with a backlog thats left brokers without necessary certification.
Exchange glitches paralyzing to brokers
Technical difficulties leave advisers in the dark as they scramble to answer client questions on the launch of the ACAs health insurance exchanges
Editors letter: EBAs Industry in Transition series kicks off
EBA Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Galentine introduces the first in a series of articles where thought leaders address todays greatest challenges for the employee benefit adviser and its not all about health reform.
EBAs 2013 Adviser of the Year is Jennifer Eilers
Jennifer Eilers is Employee Benefit Advisers 2013 adviser of the year. She excels at both long-term strategic planning and in-person client communication.
Editor’s letter: Celebrating 10 years of Employee Benefit Adviser
EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine looks back as Employee Benefit Adviser magazine celebrates its ten year anniversary.
Auto, home insurance suffer from lack of awareness
Although well-known benefits, auto and home insurance need a workplace boost.
Editors letter: Employers and employees need a broker more than ever
EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine on why brokers are now needed more than ever with so much confusion and uncertainty in the marketplace.
Taking specialization within the business to new heights
Bryce Curtis is a man with a plan. The San Francisco-based broker takes specialization within the benefits business to new heights with his government contractor focus.
Protect your goat
Master who you are and you will know who you want to surround yourself with at work.
Commentary: How brokers should think
EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine on why brokers should think positive in 2013.