Voluntary benefits

Presidential election unsettles notions of healthcare, regulation and public policy, while benefit offerings become increasingly customized.

From expected changes to the ACA, to the embrace of wellness programs to the launch of new private exchanges, it’s been a busy 12 months.

Employers in 2016 were eager to learn ways to boost wellness program engagement and how the election cycle would play out in the benefit industry. Over the course of the year, these were some of the most popular slideshows compiled at EBN.

Women are increasingly lagging behind men in acquiring the coverage, LIMRA study shows.

Better education methods and communication will make a huge difference in voluntary enrollment, says The Standard’s Kevin McNamara.

EBA bloggers spent 2016 discussing major changes to employee benefits, including what can be done to stem costs and save adviser salaries.

Employers need to be deliberate about what information they send, how they delivered it and provide a reasons why younger workers should care.

In the wake of its Starmount acquisition, the insurer is expanding into new supplemental coverage, which it calls ‘a boost for brokers.’

Benchmarking tool in a new study demonstrates reduced workplace distress, increased engagement in ways not previously measured.

With an ever-changing benefits landscape, having an inside look from industry experts is crucial to best strategize how to tackle any oncoming challenges. Over the course of the year, these were some of the top blog contributions received at EBN.