Enrollment

Tips, strategies and trends on how brokers and their employer clients can improve the open enrollment experience for employees. Also features blogs, articles and analysis on ways benefits professionals can improve employee engagement, retention and the overall company culture.

Breathe fire into your clients’ benefits with better education

Steven Johnson |

There’s nothing wrong with a 60-minute escape into the world of noble dynasties and fire-breathing dragons. What is a problem, though — especially for those in our industry — is that hour is more time than most workers spend all year thinking about their employee benefits choices and options.
Light Bulb Moment Número 8: The role of bilingual supervisors in benefits communication, part three

Melissa Burkhart |

Spanish-speaking employees often feel that if one of them accepts a promotion, that person has sold out to the Dark Side. He is no longer one of “us,” he is one of “them.”
The Trump Administration, consumer directed health plans and the future

William F. Sweetnam, Jr. |

Republicans can try to score political points by criticizing the Medicare for All concept, but they need to develop their own proposal. Over the last few months, the Trump Administration has provided some indication of its position on health care reform.
Light Bulb Moment Número 7: The role of bilingual supervisors in benefits communication, continued

Melissa Burkhart |

There are a few common benefits questions that might be brought to a bilingual supervisor, rather than to HR or the broker.
Commentary

Why it's irrational to expect benefits participation to be increasing

Marty Traynor |

Multiple factors affecting participation have evolved, and they more than counter any positive expectations about benefits engagement.
Analysis

Lack of benefits understanding brings low morale, high turnover

Marlene Satter |

Employers would be well-advised to pay attention to the short shrift workers give their benefits packages, since it can play out into negative effects on the business.
Best Practices

Open enrollment is over... or is it?

Misty Guinn |

The most important part of the open enrollment cycle is what comes after the fall sign up.
Best-in-class employers manage benefits differently from the rest

Katie Kuehner-Hebert |

Gallagher benchmarked large and midsize employers and found similarities how they manage benefits.
Expert Opinion

The keys to a 5-generation workforce? Fringe benefits and personalized options

Emily Bailey |

They may seem small, but fringe benefits can go a long way in keeping office morale high and employees happy, motivated and satisfied.
Analysis

Gen X: The forgotten generation?

Scott Wooldridge |

A new survey by MetLife finds that Gen X are an afterthought for employers, and workers are less happy and more financially stressed.

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Resources

10 Things to Eliminate from Your Group Insurance Vocabulary (and What to Say Instead)

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

You know how this industry works, but your clients may not. Remove these 10 terms from your vocabulary to reassure clients.

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Co-Employment vs. Employee Leasing: The Differences Brokers (and Clients) Should Know

From Extensis Group

Don’t let a lack of understanding keep you from tapping into partnerships that could help both your business and that of your small business owner clients.

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2019 HSA Bank Health & Wealth Index Report

From HSA Bank

Get actionable insights about consumer health and wealth engagement so you can tailor your offerings to what your clients and their employees want.

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Plan Change Shock Absorber

From ArmadaCare

Plan changes are quite common in the employee benefits world, but you can help ease the pain for your clients and their employees.

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Guide to Employment Law: Topics Employers Must Know to Stay Compliant

From Extensis Group

Your clients may not know all the new rules and regulations they need to follow when it comes to their employees. Here’s a tool that can help.

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Targeted Benefit Boosting Solutions: Why Offering Carve-Out Coverage Remains a Viable Option

From ArmadaCare

Help clients solve business problems with carve-out supplemental expense reimbursed insurance. What was once only referred to as “executive medical reimbursement” is still possible today, as long as it is structured correctly.

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Why Voluntary Benefits Mean More Than You Think

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

Help clients understand three reasons why voluntary benefits are no longer optional.

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The Harsh Realities of HDHPs with HSAs

From ArmadaCare

Learn how you can help your clients deal with the ripple effects of this strategy.

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Broker-Only PEO: A Partnership That Can Grow and Protect Your Book

From Extensis Group

Learn how this partnership can help you grow and protect your book of business.

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Conversation-starters to Help Introduce Voluntary Benefits to Employers

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

Learning how to bring up voluntary benefits with clients the right way can open the door for many new opportunities.

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9 Reasons Why Your Clients Should Offer Voluntary Benefits

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

Help clients understand how offering their employees voluntary options enriches their organization and brings in better talent.

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Social Media Playbook: 10 Best Practices for Brokers

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

Find out how to use social media as an effective professional tool to promote yourself and your business.

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3 Truths and a Lie About Voluntary Benefits

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

Find out why worksite brokers with the right carriers will sell more in 2019 and how you can capitalize on this trend.

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Broker Checklist: How to Choose the Right Insurance Carrier

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

You may not be looking for a new partner right now, but you can use this checklist to ensure you’re with the right partner.

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Broker Tool: Why Critical Illness Insurance?

From Assurity Life Insurance Company

Help your clients and their employees understand the difference critical illness insurance can make when these types of illnesses happen.

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The True Cost of Cutting Healthcare Coverage

From ArmadaCare

Get key facts about the true cost of trying to curb health benefit costs - it’s more than meets the eye.

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A Broker's Essential Guide to Supplemental Health Insurance

From ArmadaCare

Get a crash course and find the terms you need along with the background on why you need them. With more knowledge, you can help clients find the right type of solutions to meet their needs.

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Executive Health Plans Still Remain a Viable Option -- Here's Why

From ArmadaCare

Understand how executive medical reimbursement plans are still possible and powerful in a post-ACA landscape.

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