Employee benefits

Want to move from simply selling insurance to becoming a trusted adviser? Then you better learn the language of executives.

Employers are hiring and promoting executives in the insurance, digital health and advising industries.

The legislation gives tax credits to small employers automatically enrolling workers and makes it easier for companies to partner to offer joint plans.

Using data can help create a more personalized benefits program that employees will actually use.

There are still several moves that clients can make to reduce their 2018 tax bill.

Some clients assume this generation doesn’t invest in benefits like 401(k)s, but the reality is much more complicated.

The company’s Benefit Scout offering aims to help employees better understand their insurance offerings and the amount of coverage to select.

HandsFree Health developed its WellBe virtual assistant to help people navigate the healthcare system, including out-of-pocket expenses for care.

By educating employees about the importance of incubating saver’s credits, employers can make them less likely to cash out their 401(k)s when they change jobs.

The retailer’s move marks an exciting opportunity for the largely misunderstood and underutilized savings tools.

HandsFree Health developed its WellBe virtual assistant to help people navigate the healthcare system, including out-of-pocket expenses for care.

How can companies ensure they’re able to replace that talent after retirement?

The initiative was intended as a cheaper alternative to Obamacare, but a judge ruled the policy violates the healthcare law.

Adding retirement benefits to your portfolio can be intimidating, but can help to retain clients long term.

Some employers assume this generation doesn’t invest in benefits like 401(k)s, but the reality is much more complicated.

The new proposal revises regulations on how employers calculate regular and overtime pay.

Opponents say the measure wouldn’t impose new substantial protections and would instead be a boon for trial lawyers while adding burdens to hiring.

As an alternative to placing restrictions on lump sum withdrawals, clients could provide retirees more distribution flexibility.

The retailer’s move marks an exciting opportunity for the largely misunderstood and underutilized savings tools.

How state mandated employer-provided retirement plans may pave the path for a national model.