Practice management

EBA’s 2017 Rising Stars in Advising are starting their own firms, experiencing monumental growth and embracing change at every turn.

The move represents an effort to place a broader focus on the business segment and introduce a consumer-facing name.

Unconfirmed elections, inconsistent dependent confirmations and missing beneficiaries are common but fixable mistakes.

Technology provider and consultancy firm uses the automation tool to significantly cut the time needed to set up employees.

Non-traditional worksite offerings like pre-payday loans and student tuition repayment gained popularity but brokers debated their profitability.

New hires, such as HUB's Marc Cohen, and key promotions inside brokerages and other benefits-related firms made for a busy year.

Taking the time to think through and document your company’s game plan can pay big dividends

Low salaries and subpar industry growth forecasts had these careers ranking low this year in an annual list by CareerCast.

Lists showing the top carriers and brokers across the country were amongst the most viewed.

Zenefits exiting the broker of record business, Alera Group bringing agencies together and health reform attempts were among the most viewed items.

Technology provider and consultancy firm uses the automation tool to significantly cut the time needed to set up employees.

The question isn’t whether or not a company should be transparent, but rather, what actions it should take after information is made public, says Bersin’s David Mallon.

The move represents an effort to place a broader focus on the business segment and introduce a consumer-facing name.

Opinions on the outcome of health reform efforts, emerging technology and plan design innovation were among the most popular EBA commentary articles of the year.

A look at seven AI applications, from video interviewing tools to screening and matching applications, that can help employers hire the right people.

A look at seven AI applications, from video interviewing tools to screening and matching applications, that can help employers hire the right people.

Submit yourself or a fellow top-notch benefit adviser under age 35 to be considered for this award recognizing young leaders.

Evolving technology, increasing business acquisitions, shifting carrier relationships and more should have firms’ C-level executives prepared to navigate uncertainty.

Ben Eubanks, principal analyst at human resource research and consulting company Lighthouse Research & Advisory, offers advice on avoiding purchasing pitfalls.

Advisers should encourage and assist employers to assess their DI management process to determine if it is meeting employee needs.