The average employer that offers medical coverage spends 58 percent of total benefits costs on medical coverage; small employers spend 65 percent. 61 percent of employees say they are very concerned out-of-pocket costs will affect their fi

A study recently released by Guardian Life Insurance Company of America illustrates some of the challenges small employers face during enrollment season. Of employers with 100 employees or less, over half say they encounter some challenge during the

An earlier political maverick, Eugene McCarthy, once remarked, "Being in politics is like being a football coach. You have to be smart enough to understand the game, and dumb enough to think it's important." I'm clearly dumb

Looking for a potential source of revenue? There's an opportunity for brokers doing business in and around San Francisco to pick up some incremental business based on a recent court decision. Hopefully dedicating five minutes to read this will

Douglas B. Hamm has been appointed vice president, individual sales for Assurity Life Insurance Company. Prior to joining Assurity Life, he served as a division manager with Financial Freedom.

Theresa McHale has been promoted to practice leader of the employee benefits consulting practice at Conner Strong. She has been in the employee benefits business for over 25 years.

o 40 percent of employers provide gyms/fitness center discounts. o 38 percent of employers provide gifts and prizes. o 27 percent of employers offer a reduction in employee contributions to medical plans. o 17 percent of empl

Wellness programs are increasing among large employers, according to MetLife. The company's Sixth Annual Employee Benefits Trends Study found 57 percent of large employers offer a wellness program, up from 49 percent in 2006. Small employers still