Insurance agencies that historically focused on property and casualty have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to expand into benefits in a really meaningful way.

When it comes to benefits software integration, limitations are based on what carriers are able to accept, and EDI technology is usually the best integration option most insurance companies can offer.

Given ongoing uncertainty, how much time and money should brokers invest in developing best practices around ACA regulations?

Implementing a new platform is a big undertaking, and it opens up a lot of questions. The first question for many brokers is When is the right time of year to make the move?

If your agency is in the process of choosing a benefits administration platform, there are seven criteria you should use to compare vendors.

There are seven criteria brokers should use to compare benefits administration software. Weve covered the first five in previous columns, and now well outline the sixth: the product beyond benefits.

When it comes to licensing, you need to consider cost, training, ongoing support, and add-ons.

The insurance industry isnt as technologically advanced as other industries, so integration limitations are often based on insurance company limitations.