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The National Association of Insurance Commissioners has appointed former Nebraska Sen. Ben Nelson as CEO effective Monday.

A new survey suggests workers under the age of 25 are significantly more confident than others that they are on track for a comfortable retirement. Is it youthful arrogance, or has the younger generation absorbed some of the financial lessons we need them to learn?

The earnings of the largest American medical insurer met analysts’ estimates, the company reported, along with a bump in enrollment that came with a Brazilian acquisition last year.

According to HelloWallet, more than $70 billion a year is withdrawn from 401(k)-style retirement plans, most of it used to cover basic financial needs and money management.

A new survey suggests workers under the age of 25 are significantly more confident than others that they are on track for a comfortable retirement. Is it youthful arrogance, or has the younger generation absorbed some of the financial lessons we need them to learn?

Any employer who maintains the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s 300 Logs for workplace injuries and illnesses have only days left to post their annual summary from 2012.

Benefits communication rarely gets the credit, attention, budget or planning it deserves, according to Benz Communications, despite well-documented empirical evidence of its impact and recognized thought leaders advocating for more meaningful investment. "While communication is now a key part of some employers' overall HR strategy, for many [HR/benefits practitioners], the battle [to integrate communication effectively is] a rite of passage that never seems to end," says founder and chief strategist Jennifer Benz.

Mercer, Willis North America, Burnham Benefits Insurance Services all announce personnel moves. Check to see if a client is mentioned.

Three separate studies conclude that being bored and gossiping at work are good, but meetings are bad. If that's the case, EBN Editor Kelley M. Butler questions whether going to work even worth it.

Workers underestimate what employers spend on their health care, but overestimate their own health status.