Practice management

Bellwether states California and New York are considering measures that would have serious national implications for the employer-sponsored insurance system.

Retirement specialists are likely to increasingly turn to recordkeepers to provide data that justifies adviser fees through strong plan performance.

Keep in mind that there is no fee structure free of conflict, cheaper doesn’t mean better and recommendations don’t come in a vacuum, says investment strategist Jess DeGabriele.

Higher compliance requirements, and their associated costs, may drive firms to look for partners.

Getting past back office obstacles such as employee reluctance to change is the best way to ensure technology implementation will go well for clients.

The Crichton Group hasn’t written much PBE business, but just having one available facilitated the company’s launch of a new technology consulting wing and brought in new clients.

Advisers can help employers make better decisions by teaching leadership to be smarter consumers, says The Graham Company’s Dan Jordon.

Pratter application is able to identify by ZIP code known charges and claim allowables before services are actually rendered.

Employees experience lower stress, better work-life balance, company loyalty and more, research shows.

The latest hires, promotions and departures inside benefit advisory firms across the nation for the late spring of 2017.

A federal district court has recently ruled that a transgender worker may proceed with her discrimination claims under the ADA.

Although enactment takes place on June 9, the DOL could issue more changes before the full effect of the rule is felt, says attorney Ilene H. Ferenczy.

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.

EBA is now accepting nominations through June 2 for its annual Most Influential Women in Benefit Advising awards.

Consultants need to lead the charge to have employees ready for retirement by understanding an employer’s mission and using technology to create customized programs, consultant Alex Assaley says.

The ripple effect from individual market changes proposed under the GOP’s health reform bill will have workplace repercussions, says Willis Towers Watson’s Julia Stone.

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

There are three key components to this type of thinking, says Nelson Griswold: innovation, investment and implementation.

A robust value proposition can engage and bring in new employees.

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