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The “profoundly evil” impression the fastest growing small-group employee benefit brokerage in the country has made on some firms is wrong, says Zenefits’ Parker Conrad. The outspoken CEO shares where Zenefits is headed — and why he wants you to work for him.

The current legal and regulatory environment makes it more important than ever that employers and their benefit advisers understand the role of a retirement plan fiduciary and stay abreast of the latest developments and guidance. When considering what plan sponsors can do to most effectively satisfy their fiduciary duties, Dave Burns, a senior ERISA consultant and manager in Vanguard Strategic Retirement Consulting, says these five best practices rise to the top of the list.

This week marks the fifth anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. Here’s a look at some of the highlights over the years and what can be expected in the future, as compiled by Patricia Moran, counsel in the employment, labor and benefits section of Boston law group Mintz Levin.

Commentary: The loyalty and bonds of the fire department can translate well into a successful insurance culture, says retired fire fighter, Colonial's Brian Summers.

Commentary: From mournful reflection to birthday celebration, the bottom line is your attitude about health reform affects your clients, says David C. Smith

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, introduces the top 10 large-group voluntary insurance carriers in the country. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on premiums as of Dec. 31, 2014.

As American workers are increasingly looking to a new range of employer-sponsored retirement products to help guarantee some securely funded golden years, they may be missing out on the advantages of a system they’ve paid into their entire working lives.

The 114th Congress is expected to tackle a number of issues that could have major implications for employers and alter strategies organizations currently use to communicate and manage benefits.

Several myths surround the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s mediation program yet it can, in some cases, help employers avoid costly and time-consuming litigation.

Many exchange budgets are being cut at the same time states are struggling to reach their remaining uninsured, and some are looking to brokers to provide assistance in filling that gap.