A new way to control health cost
Thanks to an internal platform that monitors plan activity and a knack for risk pooling clients such as schools, the Pennsylvania brokerage acts swiftly to adjust health plan strategy
Technology
Benefits Think Why cyberattacks make a compelling case for auto-portability
The fewer systems where a 401(k) participant has an active account, the less likely that employee’s sensitive data will be compromised.
Spencer Williams
Portability Services Network and Retirement Clearinghouse
AI’s brave new world of insurance apps
Emerging technology aims to augment human roles, improve efficiency and streamline automation.
How employers can protect themselves from hacks
Attorneys at law firm EBG discuss the impact of cybersecurity threats, what HR departments should do and the importance of safeguarding benefits information.
Benefits Think Advisers must assume all clients are affected by identity theft
More than 80% of the workforce is impacted by the recent Equifax breach and brokers have an obligation to ensure employers understand the business implications of the hack.
Tinker Kelly
Voluntary Employee Benefits Advisors
Benefits Think Automation with personalization: A potent combo for driving workplace benefits engagement
There are five key attributes that make a successful combination of high-tech and high-touch actions to drive beneficial health and cost-saving decisions.
Abbie Leibowitz
West's Health Advocate Solutions
How to leverage technology beyond hiring practices
Companies need to take various measures to make sure their HR software and tools are not biased, says Epstein Becker Green member Nathaniel Glasser.
Benefits Think When is the right time to outsource ben admin?
If unburdened by administrative tasks, an HR department has the ability to evolve into a more efficient and effective team, says Hodges-Mace’s Mike Ehrle.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
Bringing a true business perspective to the benefits market
Partner at DCW Group, Bob Gearhart Jr., is seamlessly adapting to the changing role of adviser from product specialist to corporate consultant.
AI’s brave new world of insurance apps
Emerging technology aims to augment human roles, improve efficiency and streamline automation.
Tech audit keeps compliance-minded up to speed
There are three key steps to lay the groundwork for such a review, including assessing current systems and pursuing automation.
Benefits Think When is the right time to outsource ben admin?
When unburdened by administrative tasks, an HR department has the ability to evolve into a more efficient and effective team, says Hodges-Mace’s Mike Ehrle.
Mike Ehrle
Hodges-Mace
5 trends affecting the gig economy
A growing number of employers are embracing a transient workforce and luring in top talent with attractive benefits designed to fit this demographic.
Why OneDigital is partnering with Zenefits
The Atlanta firm’s Chief Growth Officer Mike Sullivan explains that the deal brings the best technology and advisory services together.
EBA’s Advisers of the Year share what makes them stand out in a crowded market
Keeping benefits local and establishing an active communication chain are just two ways the top brokers achieve success within their positions.
Why brokers have an ‘obligation’ to provide HR tech guidance
With many new industry players, advisers need to come up to speed on product details, panel at EBA’s Workplace Benefits Summit says.
Adviser makes client retention a top priority
NFP’s Sue Donohue is uses employee data to help employers recognize how to attract top talent with the most relevant benefits.
How employers are improving benefit experience while driving down cost
The advancement of cross-vendor analytics, prescription, engagement and measurement brought on by the democratization of big data is enabling employers to better plan performance, says Hodges-Mace's Eric Helman.
5 trends affecting the gig economy
A growing number of employers are embracing a transient workforce and luring in top talent with attractive benefits designed to fit this demographic.
Benefits Think 3 keys to simplifying benefit plans
Speaking the employer’s language, providing self-service tools and amping up brand recognition will keep clients turning to brokers for advice.
Rob Carnaroli
Sutter Health Plus