Employee benefits

Millennials and baby boomers fret over how they will pay for their golden years and are eager for answers from employers.

For one strategy, clients should create income streams that have built-in protection, such as Social Security and long-term insurance.

Brokers share their go-to supplemental sales partners, including Aflac and Unum, in EBA’s annual VB survey.

Employers are exploring new options such as self-insurance, which is expected to increase by 35% in two years.

Plan sponsors need to be especially focused on not only the expenses they pay, but also how they pay them, says columnist John Ludwig.

Employers should be transparent during the process, says S&P Global HR exec France Gingras.

The employee assistance program industry is changing as employees are expected to increasingly blend work and home life, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel

As has been well-documented, the federal program is in danger. So what kinds of changes will be required to keep these benefits afloat?

Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.

The peer-to-peer insurance startup has received an undisclosed amount from XL Catlin’s venture capital arm.

They may not have a 401(k) plan, but drivers working through Uber Technologies Inc.’s platform will soon be able to open a retirement account right in the app.

The shift away from pensions means “double disadvantages for the less educated,” a study finds.

Focusing on these retirement plan options can provide an opportunity to engage executives in strategic planning with less compliance burdens.

The fast-casual eatery announced a new partnership with Guild Education to help its workers earn college credits.

The America Saves program encourages people of modest incomes to save and build wealth. The group’s director of investor protection Barbara Roper explains why employers should get involved.

Striking the right balance between plan offerings can better prepare employees for a successful retirement.

There is a common thread that runs among the most overburdened employees and must be addressed, says adviser Mark Singer.

C-suite participation on networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter helps solve internal communication problems.

A shift in employees’ perception of these products can make a dramatic difference in the sales process, says columnist Nelson Griswold.

SERPs take on an important role as shareholder-friendly executive compensation that incentivizes leadership to avoid ‘reckless behavior,’ says retirement consultant Gil Harvard.