Insurance

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The time has come to overhaul the employee insurance sales process, which will help free up brokers to advise adroitly and carriers to sell efficiently.

Self-funding may be the ultimate way to provide more plan design flexibility and drive down costs.

Aon is considering a combination with rival insurance brokerage Willis Towers Watson, in what could be the industry’s largest ever merger.

Employers who are considering the switch without talking to an adviser languish over the decision up to 24 months, while those working with a professional complete the process within a year.

The knowledge that employers are paying claims can dramatically change employees’ entire outlook on health benefits and total compensation, says CBIZ's Zack Pace.

The changing dynamics of carrier competition, the effect of insurance M&A on the market and influence on prescription drug availability are all ways employer-based healthcare may be impacted.

Enhancements in decision support tools, e-enrollment and more are coming, The Standards’ Kevin McNamara says.

The French insurer’s purchase of the Chicago-based IT startup could spur brokers to align with ambitious tech and data analytics providers.

Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.

Zenefits’ exit, new HSA regulations, financial wellbeing programs and Congress’ attempt to replace the ACA were the top stories of Employee Benefit Adviser this year.

The 2017 Rising Stars in Advising are starting their own firms, experiencing monumental growth and embracing change at every turn.

Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.

EBA’s 2017 Rising Stars in Advising are starting their own firms, experiencing monumental growth and embracing change at every turn.

Experts see certain smaller groups tapping this self-insured option as a low-cost alternative to fully insured route amid ACA inaction.

As of Monday, small employers looking to offer tax-free plans to cover workers’ insurance premiums and healthcare expenses will have to follow extensive new compliance rules.

Experts see certain smaller groups tapping this self-insured option as a low-cost alternative to fully insured route amid ACA inaction.

As of Nov. 20, small employers looking to offer tax-free plans to cover workers’ insurance premiums and healthcare expenses will have to follow extensive new compliance rules.

The financial services company has teamed up with Pareto Captive Services and its broker network to assist SMBs with offering affordable, reliable health plan options.

The financial services company has teamed up with Pareto Captive Services and its broker network to assist SMBs with offering affordable, reliable health plan options.