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The numbers put extra pressure on the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates even more aggressively to stamp out inflation.

A new survey of global medical insurers, conducted by WTW, found that nearly 80% are expecting higher increases in the next three years.

The most popular benefits employees want are financial well-being, mental well-being and child support.

William G. (Bill) Stuart is the director of planning and business analysis at Voya Financial. He has been involved with Health Savings Accounts since their introduction in 2004 and writes frequently on compliance and strategy issues. He is the author of "HSAs: The Tax-Perfect Retirement Account." He chairs the American Bankers Association HSA Council's compliance committee, is president of the Massachusetts statewide chapter of the National Association of health Underwriters, and serves on the board and several committees at the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation.

It's estimated that 50% of employees have disengaged on the job. But are there even bigger issues at play?

The tech giant offers mentorship opportunities to all of its employees, providing support through onboarding and career growth.

 Eileen Potter is Head of Insurance at intelligent automation company ABBYY. She has more than 25 years of insurance and insurance technology experience with extensive knowledge of commercial, personal, and specialty lines, including insurance operations on both the agency and company levels. She has worked in independent agencies and MGA operations in a variety of roles, including commercial marketing and underwriting. Her software background includes systems marketing, sales support, and implementation roles with organizations such as Appian, One, Inc., Duck Creek Technologies, and Fiserv, among others.

The compensation for those with a bachelor's degree is ballooning faster than for those with a master's.

The company's research found that 71% of its members previously avoided care because they worried about being discriminated against.

True benefit professionals prefer direct client fees to carrier commissions, and also decline bonuses that may impair their judgment.