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Advisers should be providing year-round support of consumer-driven health plans, says Scott Mardis, who will kick off EBA’s Workplace Benefits Renaissance in March.

Broker demand for self-branded client communication software is reaching a fever pitch as agencies look to differentiate themselves from the competition. Adviser Tom Harte is capitalizing on the trend with a low-priced platform that targets advisers who find other product price points unattainable.

Broker demand for self-branded client communication software is reaching a fever pitch as agencies look to differentiate themselves from the competition. Adviser Tom Harte is capitalizing on the trend with a low-priced platform that targets advisers who find other product price points unattainable.

Employer clients using an ACA compliance solution vendor may have already received, or will be soon receiving, surveys or questionnaires requesting information about the employer’s workforce. Industry experts say the surveys often use technical jargon or request data that some employers are unsure of where to find, highlighting a real need for adviser help with the process.

As the employers and others in the retirement plan industry prepare for President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, the Insured Retirement Institute releases its own agenda for 2016.

While the first year of the ACA reporting requirements could create headaches for employers, it’s also an opportunity for advisers to increase their value and secure clients for the long-term.

Commentary: How a “go-to-them” strategy can improve plan outcomes.

Commentary: Limiting thinking to what we already know only allows us to do what we already know.

Commentary: Generalizing about wellness program results isn’t very illuminating. Outcomes vary widely depending on the context in which they are being implemented. It’s also critical to understand exactly what – and how – programs are actually being measured.

Elaine A. Sarsynski, executive vice president of MassMutual Retirement Services and Worksite Insurance, discusses the evolution of DC plans and the importance of using the right metrics to measure employees’ retirement readiness.