Benefits Think Seven sales tips for advisers
Knowing where to focus is the key to successful selling in the benefits business, according to John Graham, principal at GrahamComm.
John Graham
GrahamComm
Insurance
Benefits Think Technology disruption will alter benefit professionals’ jobs
Automation promises to make the insurance buying process an Uber-like experience – seamless, fast and hassle-free.
Jason Andrew
Limelight Health
Benefits Think How to keep employees happy without breaking the bank
As costs continue to grow, employers should focus on utilizing smart benefits technology to create individualized programs that appeal to every employee.
Daniel Peate
Hixme
ACA uncertainty reminds brokers to embrace change
At a NAHU summit, panel discusses future of healthcare reform and why brokers are needed now more than ever.
How advisers can influence legislation in Washington, D.C.
Regulation is poised to impact much of what a broker does, making meetings with legislators ever more important.
Ways to better promote vision benefits to employees
Advisers can educate employers about carrier choice and plan options to create the comprehensive plan their workers are seeking.
Benefits Think 5 benefits of post-renewal meetings with clients
Why sitting down with employers to revisit the enrollment experience can provide valuable information.
Amy Evans
Colibri Insurance Services
Benefits Think Technology disruption will alter advisers’ roles
A boon to their businesses, automation may come at the price of one out of four insurance jobs.
Jason Andrew
Limelight Health
Top 10 large-group life insurance carriers in the U.S.
Revealed in descending order, the listing is based on Form 5500 Schedule A reporting data on premiums as of Dec. 31, 2015.
Are employers and employees missing the benefit of voluntary products?
Voluntary benefits such as critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance, are not regularly being offered alongside HDHPs.
Case Study: How OSI Systems successfully moved to an HDHP
The electronics manufacturer has launched a branded HR program to build a culture of healthcare consumerism and drive enrollment in its HDHP.
Measuring VOI emerging as workplace wellness trend
The success of a well-being program may be more about measuring value-on-investment rather than return-on-investment, according to a new report from the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
Benefits Think Why employers should encourage HSA use
If employers offer an HDHP, executives should be maxing out their HSA contributions, says Robert C. Lawton.
Robert C. Lawton
Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants
Benefits Think CDHPs and employee health incentives: A formula for success
Providing employees with incentives for adopting new, healthier behaviors can control costs while improving the long-term health of the workforce.
Dave Hoinville
myInertia
HDHP adoption hinges on strong communication strategy
Electronics manufacturer OSI Systems launches a branded HR program to build a culture of healthcare consumerism and drive enrollment in its high deductible health plan.
Are employers and employees missing the benefit of voluntary products?
As the need for gap coverage continues to grow, advisers can help promote these underutilized benefits with better communications and education.
Helping employers avoid tobacco surcharge
The implementation of smoking surcharges should be paired with a robust smoking cessation program, experts say.
Benefits Think CDHPs and employee health incentives: A formula for success
Providing employees with incentives for adopting new, healthier behaviors can control costs while improving the long-term health of the workforce.
Dave Hoinville
myInertia
Benefits Think Helping self-insured employers meet ACA nutritional counseling requirement
How advisers can assist their clients with the implementation of the required preventative service.
Jason Langheier
Zipongo
Benefits Think 8 reasons to encourage HSA use
If employers offer a high deductible health plan, all executives should be maxing out their contributions to their health savings accounts, says Robert C. Lawton. Here’s why.
Robert C. Lawton
Lawton Retirement Plan Consultants