Benefits Think Stoking demand for voluntary products
A digital enrollment platform can help advisers boost benefit sales through easier data entry and a customer-friendly portal.
Mike de Waal
Global IQX
Insurance
Benefits Think 3 strategies to save on healthcare costs
Advisers can help employers make better decisions by teaching leadership to be smarter consumers, says The Graham Company’s Dan Jordon.
Dan Jordon
The Graham Company
Life insurance makes a comeback
Business is on the rise in the small-group market as a drive for financial wellness sheds new light on the benefit.
GOP senators said to be open to taxing employer health plans
Move could affect the 177 million workers who receive coverage through their employers.
SMBs providing better benefit packages than larger employers
Small and midsize businesses covering, on average, 73% of their employees’ costs, new report finds.
How to become a benefits guru
Principals at Keller Benefit Services explain what today’s broker needs to do to be a knowledgeable consultant who offers insight into the future of group healthcare under the AHCA.
Benefits Think 3 ways the CBO’s latest AHCA score affects advisers and employers
The projected number of Americans covered, premium increases and overall costs will all have an impact on workplace-provided healthcare, says Arthur Tacchino.
Arthur Tacchino
SyncStream Solutions
HSAs are working to employers’ advantage
But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.
Benefits Think Health carrier view of brokers must change
Too many insurance companies are focused on bringing in business with “low ball” rates and working with advisers who comply with that tactic.
Suzy K. Johnson
Employee Benefit Advisors of the Carolinas
Zenefits to offer level-funded health plans
Similar to self-funding for small groups, the brokerage estimates premiums for healthy groups that take up the Aetna-backed product will be up to 30% lower.
Zenefits to offer level-funded health plans
Similar to self-funding for small groups, the brokerage estimates premiums for healthy groups that take up the Aetna-backed product will be up to 30% lower.
CIAB: ‘We feel vulnerable’ on tax-favored status of employee benefits
Industry trade group’s SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why employers need to get their clients involved.
CIAB: ‘We feel vulnerable’ on tax-favored status of employee benefits
Industry trade group's SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why advisers need to get their clients involved.
MetLife adds LTD plan to product offering
Insurer now offering specialized long-term disability coverage and expands small-business benefit bundles.
SMBs providing better benefit packages than larger employers
Small and midsize businesses covering, on average, 73% of their employees’ costs, new report finds.
How to have sales-generating client conversations
How do brokers position themselves as strategic partners? Talent ‘activation’ is the key, says ADP VP of Broker Strategy, Bruce Whittredge.
HSAs are working to employers’ advantage
But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.
MetLife adds LTD plan to product offering
Insurer now offering specialized long-term disability coverage and expands small-business benefit bundles
Benefits Think Are association health plans a good idea?
Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.
Craig Hasday
Frenkel Benefits
Dental insurance becoming central to overall health plan strategy
Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, experts say.
