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Despite uncertainty in the market, Colonial Life predicts which areas brokers should focus on to achieve growth in the new year.

Here's a recent roundup of industry accomplishments. Check to see if a colleague is mentioned this week.

Two recent proposals to change the existing tax treatment of 401(k) retirement plans, if enacted, are likely to result in lower account balances for many 401(k) participants, according to a new analysis by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

A new survey of small and mid-sized employers finds that two out of three plan sponsors believe the current 401(k) system is effective in helping employees achieve adequate retirement savings, despite recent reports that show employees are often ill-prepared for retirement and not saving enough.

New survey results from AllianceBernstein show that retirement plan participants have a “high” understanding of target-date funds. However, the bar for understanding is set pretty low.

How do we continue to satisfy the benefits needs of employees and meet our business objectives? The answer is actually right in front of us explains Tinker Kelly in today’s BeAdvised.

States and territories seeking to establish a health insurance exchange, funded under the Affordable Care Act, will be required to submit an application for approval during the fall of 2012, the Department of Health and Human Services has announced.

A startup company in South Carolina has launched a bold recruiting and retention strategy: It offers $50,000 bonuses to full-time employees who stay with the company for five years. Stay for 25 years and employees get a $250,000 jackpot.

More than 30% of respondents say overweight or obese individuals should have to fork out more for health insurance, according to the most recent Thomas Reuters-NPR Health Poll.

Does your reputation allow you to set the rules of engagement and stick to them? Read in today’s BeAdvised why showing customer’s quality with a capital Q will earn their trust and loyalty.