BenefitsPRO Magazine-May 2020

Features

The COVID-19 pandemic: key employee benefits and compensation issues to consider

Craig Kovarik, Alan Kandel, Molly Callender Hobbs & Gage Maurer | March 25, 2020

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic raises many employee benefit and compensation considerations for employers. We examine key issues relating to COVID-19 and provide suggested strategies for employers to prepare for these issues.

Face of Change

Letter from the Editor

In trying times, look for the helpers

Paul Wilson | April 30, 2020

In times like this, it's important to look for sources of inspiration and guidance.

Columnists

Back to basics: Bear markets and investment timing

Christopher Carosa | May 21, 2020

Just as people may have forgotten what a bear market feels like, so, too, have they forgotten the dangers of marketing timing.

How "well" are wellness benefits?

Bonnie Brazzell & Nick Rockwell | May 20, 2020

Employee wellness programs and wellness benefits are two very different things.

Benefits in a new world

Marty Traynor | May 15, 2020

Given all this chaos, what are the trends that might emerge in terms of new or reemphasized benefits?

How to meet changing employee benefits interests

Kim Buckey | May 06, 2020

Every employee today has a different expectation about what constitutes a "good" benefits package.

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Broker of the Year Finalists

2020 Broker of the Year finalist: Adam Berkowitz

Dan Cook | April 22, 2020

Adam Berkowitz has been rethinking health insurance for years, helping employers see it as an investment, not an expense.

2020 Broker of the Year finalist: Ben Conner

Dan Cook | April 23, 2020

When it comes to employee benefits and health insurance, Ben Conner goes his own way.

2020 Broker of the Year finalist: Derek Winn

Scott Wooldridge | April 27, 2020

Derek Winn believes that education and learning are key to successful benefit sales.

2020 Broker of the Year finalist: Teri Weber

Dan Cook | April 24, 2020

Have questions about absence management or disability leave policies? Teri Weber is your go-to gal.

2020 Broker of the Year finalist: Donny Woo

Scott Wooldridge | April 28, 2020

Donny Woo doesn't back down from big-name competitors: "Whatever they have, I have too. And I can do it better."

Action/Reaction

Don't run and hide: A Q&A with Danny O'Connell

Paul Wilson | May 11, 2020

One of the keys to success in benefits for Danny O'Connell is understanding the importance of corporate culture.

April 27, 2020

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2020 Broker of the Year: Meet the finalists

Our 2020 finalists show passion, dedication and unflagging optimism while serving their clients and communities.