Companies that invest in employee health are better off financially than those that don’t, three studies find.

Employers can expect a seamless transition from the acquisition, says Joe Donlan, president of ConnectedHealth.

When self-funded clients use multiple vendors, brokers can help them choose the best companies with the best services and rates, says AdminaHealth’s Arthur Jonokuchi.

Most advisers completely misunderstand where their real competition is coming from, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

Running a small business can put major time constraints on an owner, here are some tips from MetLife and others for advisers to earn trust quickly and build a lasting partnership with clients.

In recent years, the number of employees who’ve started contributing to their 401(k) plans or increased their deferrals has grown significantly, suggesting employers’ messages are getting through.

The HR tech startup embroiled in a regulatory compliance scandal, is making another wave of staff cuts.

With retirement accounts being affected by the upcoming fiduciary rule, many advisers aren’t sure what their first step should be.

Just as a world of apps has built up around the iPhone, so must advisers recognize where they fit in today’s tech-driven workplace environment, says Joe Markland.

Benefit pros see the software giant positioned to offer applicant tracking, online interviewing and other tools.

The cases include complaints of unjust treatment based on pregnancy, motherhood, fatherhood, caring for family members who are sick or disabled and caring for ill or aging parents.

Just as Apple took on IBM decades ago, a number of healthcare startups are aiming to revolutionize the insurance business, according to Alliant Employee Benefits’ Tom Greene.

When employees change jobs and cash out their plan balance, they often do it over a period of years rather than all at once, according to Retirement Clearinghouse’s Spencer Williams.

With the market condensing to a few big carriers, such as Anthem, adviser Vinnie Daboul predicts the health insurance system is entering a new phase.

Under the DOL’s new rule, millions of additional employees could face dramatic changes in their benefits and schedules, according to a WorldatWork analysis.

The two leaders may not see eye-to-eye on benefits decisions, says consultant Hugh O’Toole, but with the right message a broker can get through to both.

More than a third of young adults aren’t aware of available choices, yet more than half have been diagnosed with a chronic illness, says Transamerica research.

Clients are often surprised to learn they can build up a cash reserve through their policies, says adviser Ari Fischman.

Demand is expanding because of rising veterinary costs and the close bond employees have with their animals.

Firm targets younger employees and those without a traditional desk job with online, on-the-go application.