Employee benefits

Employers need to work closely with their insurance advisers to understand the big picture of healthcare reform and the how it relates to their specific company.

Regardless of what the final Department of Labor regulations say about fiduciary responsibility, sponsors should not hire or continue to work with an adviser who will not sign on to the plan as a fiduciary.

State Street Corp. agreed to buy General Electric Co.’s asset management unit for as much as $485 million in cash to expand alternative investments such as private equity and real estate.

While benchmarking 401(k) plan investments and fees is important, new research suggests employers and their advisers aren’t doing enough to measure workers’ retirement readiness.

Online career site Glassdoor releases its annual report, providing benefit advisers and employers insight into what industries are paying some of their top performers.

The DOL’s impending fiduciary rule will accelerate employers’ move toward vetting for experienced brokers, one expert says, adding that a formal process would help plan sponsors better spot suitable firms.

The Northeast Business Group on Health says digital tools can make a difference in controlling chronic conditions among employees.

Despite early successes, many large employers are reluctant to move employees to an online benefits marketplace.

It is not unheard of for violations to cost a company millions of dollars plus attorney’s fees. An employer could also end up paying for their ex-employees’ health coverage if premiums are collected improperly.

The robo advisory firm will use the capital for investment in its 401(k) business, says Jon Stein, the company’s founder and CEO.

Increased demand and use of technology are among the insights revealed by Chestnut Global Partners in its analysis of employee assistance programs.

Workers with access to employer-sponsored plans are feeling good about their financial prospects, according to a new EBRU report, but many nest eggs still could use some work. How advisers can help.

DB and DC plan sponsors that depend on these documents to remain in accordance with the tax code may face heightened compliance risks.

Few programs can provide hard data or credible testimonials showing that they solidly improve health outcomes for employees or cost for benefit plan sponsors.

Despite early successes, many large employers still reluctant to move employees to an online benefits market.

DB and DC plan sponsors that depend on these documents to remain in accordance with the tax code may face heightened compliance risks.

Benefit plan sponsors will have to be more careful about recording workers’ hours and paying appropriate compensation.

The carriers offering the supplemental benefits see a value-add for employers that sign on, but experts say advisers will play a critical role in getting employees engaged.

A lack of consistency in 401(k) employer matches and high fees are just two reasons academic Teresa Ghilarducci says it’s time for a new national retirement system.

Six thoughts about the supplemental benefit sales process for brokers to keep in mind, including the value of partnerships and the importance of knowing that revenue and commission percentages are not the same thing.