Amid the hustle, bustle and good cheer of December, there's also an undertone of melancholy and retrospection. Another year past. A time to remember both our successes and shortcomings. In a society dominated by knee-jerk reactions and quick takes, an annual reminder of the importance of taking time to slow down and reflect, before again shifting our gaze to what lies ahead.

The December issue of Benefits Selling magazine offers both an overview of the year that was in the benefits industry, and a preview of what's next.

In 2015, the world around us continued to shift and lurch ahead at a breakneck pace. Voluntary benefits further solidified their place within the industry, as evidenced by projected growth of between 3 percent and 6 percent in 2015. And all indications are that this trend will continue in the years ahead, as detailed in Katie Kuehner-Hebert's voluntary feature.

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Paul Wilson

Paul Wilson is the editor-in-chief of BenefitsPRO Magazine and BenefitsPRO.com. He has covered the insurance industry for more than a decade, including stints at Retirement Advisor Magazine and ProducersWeb.