Why technology is the next line of coverage for brokers to sell
Are agents ready to sell what clients want? Rhonda Marcucci discusses her company’s new training.
Technology
Benefits Think 7 technology trends affecting benefits
Groundbreaking advances in service delivery models, data analytics, mobile capabilities and more are reshaping the workplace, says Lockton’s Steve Tomac.
Steve Tomac
Lockton
Who are EBA’s 2016 Advisers of the Year?
These professionals are developing custom solutions for clients across healthcare, retirement, technology and a broad range of benefits while growing business revenue.
What’s next for employee portals?
Moving to mobile interfaces, data analytics are making these benefit websites more engaging, experts say.
Benefits Think A new perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act
By complying with ACA, employers are contributing to the advancement of civilization, says Aetna’s Michael Lacroix.
Michael Lacroix
Aetna
Benefits Think 7 technology trends affecting benefits
Groundbreaking advances in service delivery models, data analytics, mobile capabilities and more are reshaping the workplace, says Lockton’s Steve Tomac.
Steve Tomac
Lockton
EBA’s top pick is a hands-on broker
Through innovative partnerships with providers and carriers and by listening to clients with a nurse’s touch, our 2016 Employee Benefit Adviser of the Year, Gayle McCann, has grown North Risk Partners into a true Minnesota powerhouse.
Benefits Think Cybersecurity and the role of ERISA fiduciaries
Fiduciaries who do not follow security standards may be personally liable to restore losses to plan participant benefits.
Christy Richardson
Pillsbury
Healthcare a prime target as ransomware threat widens
As payoffs grow, hackers are mounting more sophisticated attacks, and threats are increasingly pernicious, says FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez.
Benefits Think 6 tips for advisers to keep data secure
Technology has opened brokers up to liabilities and compliance nightmares through data breaches, hackers, and other cyber security risks.
Mike de Waal
Global IQX
Maxwell Health launches Marketplace Store
The product is designed to improve broker experience through easier implementation, the company’s Mike Zarrillo says.
Betterment, BlackRock extend robo advice leads with latest deals
"We see a narrowing of players," says Alois Pirker, research director for Aite Group's Wealth Management practice.
Benefits Think 3 ways to improve employee engagement with benefits
Advisers can reduce stress for all involved through quick actions such as quarterly check-ins, says STRIVE Benefits' Saravanan Chettiar.
Saravanan Chettiar
STRIVE Benefits
Technology Adviser of the Year: One simple question makes all the difference
Sean Clem has a laser focus on client’s strategic goals so issues don’t become challenges.
Benefits Think The 5 modern EAP essentials missing from today’s plans
The employee assistance program industry is changing as employees are expected to increasingly blend work and home life, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel
Erin Krehbiel
ACI Specialty Benefits
‘The last industry to require fax machines,’ technology is finally changing benefits
A much better consumer experience and an end to fragmentation are coming, says Michael Lujan, co-founder of Limelight Health, who recommends interviewing vendors to become an extension of your agency.
Benefits Think Is social media the best way to get employees engaged with benefits?
C-suite participation on networks like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter helps solve internal communication problems.
Dina A. Beck
Corporate Synergies
Explosion of gig economy means there’s an app for juggling jobs
Snagajob is one of a slew of apps that have sprung up in recent years to serve the so-called gig economy. This year alone human-resources startups have attracted $1.2 billion in venture capital.
Benefits Think The 5 modern EAP essentials missing from today’s plans
The employee assistance program industry is changing as employees are expected to increasingly blend work and home life, says ACI Specialty Benefits’ Erin Krehbiel
Erin Krehbiel
ACI Specialty Benefits
10 top compliance issues for 2017 benefit planning
Employers need to keep pace with the latest developments impacting health plans. Mercer shares what to watch out for in the coming months.
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Mercer staff