Mastermind partner develops C-Suite affinity
Kimberly Eckelbarger credits elite adviser group with helping explain benefits in a larger business concept for a competitive edge.
Practice and client management
The year in healthcare: A focus on cost management
Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.
In review: 10 worst jobs of 2017
Low salaries and subpar industry growth forecasts had these careers ranking low this year in an annual list by CareerCast.
Performance-based contracting is the next wave of agency innovation
Tying compensation to outcomes has proved successful for several brokers, but they must overcome their skepticism and fear of change.
In review: EBA conferences give brokers a roadmap to business revolution
Speakers shared how they revitalized agencies and analyzed groundbreaking trends to provide advisers plenty of takeaways at 2017’s Workplace Benefits events.
In review: 20 young leaders in benefits
The 2017 Rising Stars in Advising are starting their own firms, experiencing monumental growth and embracing change at every turn.
2017’s worst cities for jobs
These are the toughest places to find a job based on 23 key indicators of job-market strength, according to a WalletHub analysis.
The year in healthcare: A focus on cost management
Employers tried new strategies to tame benefit expenses, such as self-funding and association health plans.
In review: EBA 2017 Advisers of the Year
The retirement, technology, voluntary, wellness and overall winners are taking charge of the future of benefits.
In review: Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising
30 leaders whose unique client management strategies, innovative data manipulation and other industry-leading skills are transforming the field
Benefits Think How to master LinkedIn marketing
Advisers are often afraid of coming off as self-promotional, but focusing posts on client values will produce a message that resonates.
Wendy Keneipp
Q4intelligence
2017’s worst cities for jobs
According to WalletHub analysis, these places had the lowest indicators of job-market strength this year.
In review: 20 young leaders in benefits
EBA’s 2017 Rising Stars in Advising are starting their own firms, experiencing monumental growth and embracing change at every turn.
West Monroe Partners develops HR robot to help with onboarding
Technology provider and consultancy firm uses the automation tool to significantly cut the time needed to set up employees.
The year in voluntary: Fringe benefits rising to the fore
Non-traditional worksite offerings like pre-payday loans and student tuition repayment gained popularity but brokers debated their profitability.
Benefits Think Why benefit advisers need a business plan
Taking the time to think through and document your company’s game plan can pay big dividends
Jack Kwicien
Daymark Advisors
In review: 10 worst jobs of 2017
Low salaries and subpar industry growth forecasts had these careers ranking low this year in an annual list by CareerCast.
EBA’s 10 top rankings of 2017
Lists showing the top carriers and brokers across the country were amongst the most viewed.
Top EBA stories of 2017: Brokerages take bold action
Zenefits exiting the broker of record business, Alera Group bringing agencies together and health reform attempts were among the most viewed items.
West Monroe Partners develops HR robot to help with onboarding
Technology provider and consultancy firm uses the automation tool to significantly cut the time needed to set up employees.
