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Defined contribution plans are becoming more and more the primary employer-sponsored retirement plan for most Americans. Yet, along with participants’ need for strong performance, plan sponsors must deal with increased regulatory activity, governance requirements and fiduciary concerns. Mercer’s Toni Brown and Bill McClain share how to make sure your plan is as successful as it can be. For more information on DC plans, visit Mercer.com.

With all of the rules and regulations governing benefits delivery and administration, industry pros can be left feeling like they are traversing a minefield. However, knowledge is power. So, the first step to avoiding benefits’ biggest pitfalls is knowing what they are. We’ve outlined five of them for you here.

From pressure on margins due to fee sensitivity to demonstrating value through measurable results, Dan Hall, vice president of The Standard’s retirement plan sales, shares six trends that may impact advisers and their clients this year.

Plan participants choose to insure their beautiful legs, the threat of paranormal encounters or even their perfectly coiffed mustache. Amy Bell of WritePunch Inc. shares five of the weirdest insurance policies, ranging from interesting to shocking to downright bizarre.

Employers and benefit brokers are facing unique challenges compounded by uncertainty around the subject of health care. Gain strategies, resources and relationships needed to capitalize on an unprecedented opportunity to gain new accounts and revenue streams.

From Vermont’s push toward a single-payer system to the repeal of PPACA’s 1099 provision, here’s a look back at the top articles on eba.benefitnews.com.

From 401(k) matches to the definition of fiduciary, 2011 was a busy year in the retirement industry. Experts reflect on the biggest developments and what’s ahead for 2012.

American General Life Companies and Mutual of Omaha experts share what voluntary trends took precedence in 2011 and how products might evolve in 2012.

2011 was a year full of health care news, with most of it focused around the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. In 2012, there will be some major decisions made by the courts. Here’s a look back and forward at health care news.

Transamerica Retirement Services identifies 5 top trends facing plan advisers of company-sponsored retirement plans.