Employee benefits

Employee Benefit Adviser, in partnership with business intelligence data analytics firm miEdge, presents the 2016 list of the top employee benefit brokerages in the country, ranked exclusively on health and welfare revenue. Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 reporting data as of Aug. 31.

Thanks to legal battles and federal regulations, plan sponsors have more to consider than ever before

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

From drug management and reference-based reimbursement to worksite primary care clinics, employers are pursuing new approaches that deliver strong health outcome returns and savings.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Market-return plans bear closer resemblance to DC model than their first-generation predecessor. But are they a realistic answer?

Tailored communications recommended as focus becomes more strategic, with new investment options on the horizon.

Optimism in the U.S. economy is inspiring the new push to reward employees for their hard work.

An increase in retail clinics and high-performance networks will play a major role for employers in the coming year, says industry expert Don Antonucci.

Employer role in these retirement savings plans is growing, says attorney Christine P. Roberts.

Expert Jennifer Graff explores the issues employers should consider when making decisions about pharmacy benefit design.

Many pension plans are facing financial woes, with many of them reducing pension payouts to their beneficiaries.

Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.

Personalized technology options can offset the demand for face-to-face interactions, new research finds.

Here’s what large employers, including Starbucks, Amazon and Staples, did this year to redefine their employee benefit packages.

A new survey reveals that while workers value the importance of health benefits, they often don’t understand the details.

Increased financial wellness efforts, greater automation and recordkeeper consolidation should be on benefits professionals’ radar.

The state is already paying $5.38 billion to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System this year, and in fiscal year 2018 the state will need to add at least $200 million more.

Plan providers must find ways to differentiate their services to be part of advisers’ go-to lists.