Benefits Think Breaking through the technology noise
Though there is concern automation could render the role of the broker obsolete, one thing is certain: Personalized attention and expertise is something not easily replaced.
Though there is concern automation could render the role of the broker obsolete, one thing is certain: Personalized attention and expertise is something not easily replaced.
From the Affordable Care Act to growing amounts of health data, here’s what employers need to know.
From the Affordable Care Act to growing amounts of health data, here’s what advisers need to know.
Advisers who stay abreast of changing health insurance regulations and employment law increase their value to employers.
Establishing a process helps brokers effectively navigate renewals and guide employers. Here are some good tips for giving the best advice to clients.
Strong benefit offerings and more active communications are now the weapons of choice for employers looking to keep their best workers.
Brokers with access to these exchanges remain in a strong position to offer small group clients benefit plan designs that meet a variety of employee needs.
Benefit brokers who are proactive and address near-certain cost hikes will become valuable client counselors.
Advisers should be asking themselves how to stay relevant and keep up with the kind of technology that can help them better serve their clients.
Soaring drug prices are hammering smaller employers. Here are three ways benefit brokers can help.
For agents, the days of identifying, offering and then helping clients select from a handful of broad-based options are in the rearview mirror.
There is opportunity now to explore remedies before clients enroll in a health insurance option that doesn’t meet their needs.
This is the ‘make or break’ period for brokers to retain and attract clients for the coming year.
Three ways advisers can effectively communicate to employers the perks of beefing up a benefit package.
Opportunities abound for brokers who take advantage of online solutions.
Concerns about cost, flexibility and complications often keep employers from offering coverage.
Concerns about cost, flexibility and complications often keep employers from offering coverage, but advisers can clear up the confusion.
Market forces frequently conspire to keep these ideas misaligned, but brokers can provide clarity on how to manage costs and improve availability.
Even the smallest companies can gain access to more insurance choices, group rates and FSAs.
Brokers can help even the smallest companies gain access to more insurance choices, group rates and FSAs.