Broker bill to create national licensing bureau passes key Senate hurdle
The establishment of a national clearing house for brokers to cut through the red tape of state-by-state licensing is one step closer to reality.
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Editors letter: The positive side to the Affordable Care Act
EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine on how the Affordable Care Act may actually have some positives for brokers, advisers
Why all advisers need to be in the retirement business
Three reasons why all benefit consultants need to get into the retirement business by The Guardians Stephen Davis.
Increasing a brokers revenue with fees
Mel Schlesinger on how insurance brokers can make up lost income by correctly using fees.
Benefits Think Whats going on with Obamacare and the small group market?
EBA blogger Mark S. Gaunya says there are some important strategies small employers need to know while heading into 2014.
MetLife limits offshore reinsurance after N.Y. review
MetLife Inc. said it would combine an offshore reinsurer with three U.S. life units after regulators began an investigation into the use of intra-company liability transfers, saying such arrangements could mask risk.
Could the MLR bill be a lame duck?
Countless pieces of legislation are introduced in Washington each year and nothing is done with them. As NAHU pushes for a hearing on the MLR bill in the Senate, what are its chances?
Hartford Financial advances after profit beats estimates
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc. climbed in New York trading yesterday after profit beat estimates and the insurers margins widened.
Strategies for a reform-proof portfolio
Nelson Griswold on how most advisers have not committed to a plan to adapt to the coming Affordable Care Act change in the insurance business.
Small businesses may no longer need brokers but not to worry
Craig Davidson on why advisers shouldnt worry about health care reform changes and how small businesses may no longer need a broker.
Editors letter: EBA celebrates the individual adviser
EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine on how Employee Benefit Adviser helps celebrate the individual adviser.
Aetna raises profit forecast as insurer grows enrollment
Aetna Inc., the third-biggest health insurer by sales, raised its full-year forecast, helped by a surge in Medicare and Medicaid premiums and medical claims that were lower than the company anticipated.
Gen X: A $3.6 trillion opportunity for life insurers
This formerly discounted, underinsured and underpenetrated generation now presents a larger sales opportunity than boomers.
Mercer adds non-health benefit carriers to private exchange
Mercers private exchange now has more than 20 carriers signed on to provide benefits, including dental, vision, life and disability products. Find out what carriers were added.
3 good reasons to sell voluntary
Craig Davidson on three good reasons to think about selling voluntary.
Deliver a less-is-more HR solution
Nelson Griswold on how to deliver a less-is-more human resources HR solution for a valuable payday
Advisers shouldnt let health care reform control their future
Mel Schlesinger on why advisers shouldnt let health care reform control their future
Editors letter: routine change needed
EBA editor Elizabeth Galentine on why brokers should shift their focus to youth in the industry to come.
Redefine your RFP processes
John Lamb on how to redefine a request for proposal RFP process for a meaningful experience.
Benefits Think Student accident insurance: an underutilized niche
Kids are no strangers to accidents. No matter how it happens or where students are hurt on school property, schools are liable for the cost of student injuries and need to be prepared for these sometimes devastating expenses. This presents an opening for brokers, says EBA blogger Sam Fleet.