Insurance

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.

The projected number of Americans covered, premium increases and overall costs will all have an impact on workplace-provided healthcare, says Arthur Tacchino.

But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.

Too many insurance companies are focused on bringing in business with “low ball” rates and working with advisers who comply with that tactic.

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.

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.

Industry trade group’s SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why employers need to get their clients involved.

Adviser David Hatter (center) turned a desire to improve peoples’ financial security into a successful business that puts his employees first so that they can take care of clients.

Industry trade group's SVP Joel Wood discusses what might happen on Capitol Hill and why advisers need to get their clients involved.

Insurer now offering specialized long-term disability coverage and expands small-business benefit bundles.

Small and midsize businesses covering, on average, 73% of their employees’ costs, new report finds.

How do brokers position themselves as strategic partners? Talent ‘activation’ is the key, says ADP VP of Broker Strategy, Bruce Whittredge.

But new research also suggests that employee engagement is low and better education is needed to boost enrollments.

Insurer now offering specialized long-term disability coverage and expands small-business benefit bundles

Be cautious with these arrangements, says adviser Craig Hasday, as they can negatively influence overall cost of care and be subject to abuse.

Employers can drive down high premium cost by self-funding and treating oral care the same as major medical, experts say.

The Self-Insurance Protection Act, already passed by the House, aims to assure stop-loss insurance will continue to be available to self-funded employers.

Speaking at The Big ‘I’ legislative conference in Washington, congressman encourages brokers to stay involved in politics.

From quality control to data integration capabilities, there are many factors that influence the overall value of an admin service.

Younger workers may be the main audience for medical cost comparison services but one provider has not forgotten older employees.