Employee benefits

New coverages, such as follow-up care and gunshot protection, have more employers offering to pay for the product, as growth doubles year-over-year.

A growing number of employers are embracing a transient workforce and luring in top talent with attractive benefits designed to fit this demographic.

Disparities are more pronounced for retirement than healthcare plans, largely due to the elimination of company pensions.

According to WalletHub research, these cities top the list in affordability, quality of life and healthcare.

In the wake of the GOP’s latest failure to pass health reform, Big ‘I,’ NAIFA, NAHU and others target repeal of Cadillac tax, increasing use of HSAs.

The ERISA Industry Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce want the Cadillac and Health Insurance taxes eliminated, citing the impact of premium increases for 2018.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

The Graham-Cassidy repeal bill is dead this week, but benefits executives are banking on Affordable Care Act improvements, including elimination of the Cadillac tax and a bigger focus on controlling healthcare costs.

Saving too much for retirement could force clients to take loans or make withdrawals that would carry taxes and penalties.

Florida and Texas are among the places not faring well when it comes to insurance coverage, according to comparative analytics from financial site WalletHub.

The Atlanta firm’s Chief Growth Officer Mike Sullivan explains that the deal brings the best technology and advisory services together.

The ERISA Industry Committee and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce want the Cadillac and Health Insurance taxes eliminated, citing the impact of premium increases for 2018.

The harsh lessons of the recession of 2008 and the push for more balanced portfolios are changing equity stakes.

Keeping benefits local and establishing an active communication chain are just two ways the top brokers achieve success within their positions.

The Graham-Cassidy bill may be dead in this latest round of ACA repeal and replace efforts, but proactive advisers have been preparing their clients since Trump took office to be in compliance with any future modifications.

Not only did Central Michigan University participants reduce their blood pressure and BMI, many also got promotions.

Senate Republicans gave up on their last-ditch proposal to repeal the ACA Tuesday as opposition in their own ranks ended months of fruitless efforts to gut it.

One guideline to remember is that retirees should continue being invested in stocks, which produce high returns and pay dividends.

Florida and Texas are among the places not faring well when it comes to insurance coverage, according to comparative analytics from financial site WalletHub.

Plan sponsors should follow a four-step process to ensure their providers are appropriate and that the fees paid are reasonable, says adviser Robert Lawton.