At 100, brokerage owner has no plans to stop
Centenarian Woodrow Cross of Maine’s Cross Insurance shares lessons learned over 60-plus years in the industry.
Insurance
With GOP repeal initiations underway, brokers anticipate ACA replacement
After the Senate voted to pull funding for the Affordable Care Act, industry experts await signs of a specific plan to take Obamacare’s place.
Confusion continues to hinder HDHP adoption
Employees need more support and education to understand their high-deductible health plans, new report finds.
Benefits Think U.S. courts clarify the definition of “trade or business”
Attorney John Martini explains who is liable for the withdrawal of multi-employer benefit plans and the termination of single-employer plans.
John D. Martini
Reed Smith LLP
Benefits Think What is the actual cost of an employee’s doctor visit?
A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.
Tim Cummings
Universal Health Advisors
Benefits Think How to monetize key-person insurance
There are three reasons the sale of a life policy to a third-party investor can be a good option, says Ovid’s Peter Colis.
Peter Colis
Ovid Corp.
Disconnect between employers, employees over wellness, health plan satisfaction
Many workers are not convinced their superiors are committed to keeping a healthy workplace or reducing costs, Transamerica study shows.
Why Alera Group brought 24 independent agencies together
Rob Lieblein, chief development officer of the now 7th largest employee benefit firm in the nation, shares company growth plans.
5500 tweaks cast light on small-business exemption
Trump Administration expected to ease proposal’s regulatory burdens.
Benefits Think How small-group advisers can stay the course in a sea of uncertainty
Those who resolve to stay focused on what they do best, says Ron Goldstein, will be in good standing for years to come.
Ron Goldstein
Choice Administrators
Benefits Think What is the actual cost of an employee’s doctor visit?
A bevy of additional expenses, while rarely stated, weigh heavily on the decision to visit a physician.
Tim Cummings
Universal Health Advisors
30 people to watch in employee benefits in 2017
From tech firm CEOs to brokers and HR professionals, these industry innovators will help shape the coming year as trends emerge and a new administration takes office.
5500 tweaks cast light on small-business exemption
Trump Administration expected to ease proposal’s regulatory burdens.
Could consolidation in life insurance market lead to mutual company dominance?
Data show a decrease in the number of businesses in the industry, but stock companies maintain majority rule.
Benefits Think How to close deals faster
Eliminate common objections from prospects’ vocabulary through adviser Eric Silverman’s ‘proven system.’
Eric Silverman
Voluntary Benefits
Fewer small firms offering wellness programs
Here are ways to liven up employee participation and engagement, according to a report from UBA.
Benefits Think 2017 New Year’s resolutions for HR
Despite the unforeseeable future of healthcare insurance, the Affordable Care Act and technology, HR’s 2017 resolutions can afford flexible solutions to old and new administrative duties.
Jessica Lynn Campbell
Web Benefits Design
24 brokerages merge to form nation’s 7th largest private employee benefit firm
Benefit Advisors Network joins forces with leading companies, new organization planning future acquisitions.
Disconnect between employers, employees over wellness, health plan satisfaction
Many workers are not convinced their superiors are committed to keeping a healthy workplace or reducing costs, Transamerica study shows.
Benefits Think What advisers need to know now about ACA penalties
Health reform reporting requirements remain in place and the bar for good faith compliance is rising, says SyncStream’s Arthur Tacchino.
Arthur Tacchino
SyncStream Solutions