Employee benefits

Multinational organizations want to centrally administer their benefits, however, companies are struggling with employee engagement and communication, new research finds.

Portability solutions are a proven method for facilitating and actively encouraging participants to keep their hard-earned savings in the retirement system.

Amazon.com Inc. wants to know how its white- collar workers are feeling, and over the past few months, the online retailer has been ramping up efforts to get regular feedback from corporate staffers about their work environments.

Although President Obama signed the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees Act this week, many employers the legislation is intended to protect remain in limbo.

When addressing group disability coverage, brokers should speak of real-life situations to convey the importance of such plans.

Carving out FSAs, HSAs and HRAs from the Affordable Care Act’s excise tax would be a good compromise, enabling Americans to set aside money for health care while still allowing employers to control costs.

When performing due diligence, retirement plan fiduciaries must be aware of new SEC rules for the money market funds included in their 401(k) investment lineups.

The recent partnership is part of consolidation in the retirement space that will continue for the next three to five years, says Transamerica’s Kent Callahan, who shares his insight on the Mercer deal, as well as his firm’s relationship with brokers.

Whether a simple health risk assessment or a complex incentive plan, employee wellness programs have become a fixture of the modern workplace.

California becomes the first state in the country to mandate 45-day notice for any material changes to agent agreements. The law comes in response to two insurers cutting commission with little notice mid-enrollment season.

Employees who don’t factor health care costs into their retirement planning could be in for a rude awakening.

With millions of Americans purchasing health coverage on their own, and a growing number of people enrolling in consumer-directed health plans, the employer’s role in helping workers understand the health care system is more important than ever.

New legislation introduced to the D.C. Council this week will boost paid leave to 16 weeks, putting the district among the top U.S. employers offering paid leave benefits.

With nearly two dozen CO-OPs created under the Affordable Care Act continuing their financial struggles, attention is turning toward why they’re experiencing such difficulties.

More choice through private exchanges means more complexity for employers, employees and brokers. What can be done to improve the process for all involved?

Five ways to tell if your employees are getting the service they deserve from your benefits company.

Offering minimum essential coverage plans not only helps employers stay compliant with the ACA, it can also provide solid compensation for brokers and can lead to gap coverage sales.

Small-business 401(k) plan participants don’t have access to the same tools and resources that participants in large plans have, which could be putting them at a retirement disadvantage.

Flexible spending accounts have long been a favorite tool among working Americans to help budget for out-of-pocket costs but they could be an unintended casualty of health care reform.

Advisers hoping to remain relevant in a changing health care and benefits landscape must shift product offerings to meet industry trends. Rick Lindquist, president of Zane Benefits, discusses 6 key industry trends to watch.