Employers who are considering the switch without talking to an adviser languish over the decision up to 24 months, while those working with a professional complete the process within a year.

Brokers can use advanced data analytics to drive partnerships with self-insured employers, says Advanced Plan for Health’s Neil Godbey.

The knowledge that employers are paying claims can dramatically change employees’ entire outlook on health benefits and total compensation, says CBIZ's Zack Pace.

Adviser Paula Beersdorf offers employers different routes to becoming self-insured.

Adviser Kimberly Eckelbarger shows clients how to increase earnings by right-sizing their health plans.

DOL regulations provide certain welfare plans relief from the annual review requirement, but non-compliance for applicable employers can come with hefty fees.

At a broker conference, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer give the impression that the internecine battle over healthcare is over for 2018.

Keystone Insurers’ Billy Bridwell helps clients think differently about their benefits programs.

We rank the five leading large-group employee benefit insurance carriers in 17 different industrial sectors.

Foreign hackers are learning that $5.3 trillion of retirement plan assets are ready for the taking, leaving plan sponsors and participants susceptible to theft.

Participation among millennials has soared to 76%, according to Benefitfocus.

Advisers need to put clients and prospects at the center of their online conversations.

Elderly workers should make sure they have enough fixed-income in their retirement portfolios to spin off cash to cover the gap between income and expenses until the market recovers.

Often overlooked, the benefit could provide much-needed relief to employees who need income replacement.

But a recent study finds that despite rising engagement levels making smart healthcare purchase decisions is still a struggle.

Spurred on by full-time employees, the Silicon Valley firm is now offering rich perks to non-staffers.

Fidelity Investments’ annual cost estimate is new motivation for employers to step up efforts in helping employees plan for medical expenses during their post-work years.

Many participants are hesitant to exercise the benefit for fear of making a mistake. Here’s how plan sponsors can alleviate these fears and encourage engagement.

For advisers, these best practices can help their clients maximize employee engagement.

Susan Clausen describes the DOL’s ERISA mandate for a retirement plan committee and the challenges such committees face in fulfilling their role.