BenefitsPRO Magazine-September 2012

Benefits best for public workers

Kathryn Mayer

For workers looking to score better benefits, heres an easy fix: Work for the government.

Turner: What I've Learned

Interview by Denis Storey

Hunt Turner, Broker on Record

Are you Martin Luther or Chicken Little?

Brian Hicks

Has there ever been a time in our industry when our prospects needs were as obvious as they are right now?

The impact of a universal fiduciary standard

Brian Anderson

While a fiduciary standard seems likely, independent producers can be hopeful it wont necessitate it blowing up their business model.

States’ rights – and refusals

Kathryn Mayer

The PPACA remains a polarizing issue for manyand that becomes even more apparent when you look at how states are reacting to it.

Don't get caught in the rain

Kathryn Mayer

Will critical illness insurance take off?

Time to shop for a new 401(k)?

Jenny Ivy

If youre a retirement plan sponsor, you probably had July 1 circled on your calendar.

The Life Insurance Survival Handbook

Kathryn Mayer

Life can be scary. Just look at all the survival handbooks out there: You just never know.

Lost in translation

Steven Johnson

How to talk to your clients (and their employees) about this most basic coverage need

Aurora’s my town, not his

Denis Storey

Charlie Chaplin once said, Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot.

Behavioral economics and selling voluntary benefits

Marty Traynor

How we can create a sense of behavioral urgency in enrollment?

Give life a shot

Brian Anderson

Go ahead, frustrated health insurance agentsexplore this opportunity.

Whole life source list

Charlene Harris

The road to reform is paved with regulations

Kathryn Mayer

Medicare trumps private plans in patient satisfaction

Kathryn Mayer

Older Americans enrolled in Medicare are substantially happier with their health insurance

Five easy ways to boost employee savings

Christopher Carosa

Most experts agree the biggest problem with retirement savings is savings.

At no cost to you?

Gil Lowerre and Bonnie Brazzell

How important is ease of doing business?

PPACA checklist

Kathryn Mayer

Nine things an employer needs to know about the PPACA.

Women to benefit most from health reform

Kathryn Mayer

The uninsured rate among women will drop from 20% to 8%

Get ahead of the curve on 401(k) disclosures

Paula Aven Gladych

In this era of litigation, plan sponsors have to make sure they are doing their due diligence.