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"Everything proceeds as if of its own accord, and this can all too easily tempt us to relax and let things take their course without troubling over details. Such indifference is the root of all evil." (I Ching). I learned this all too
Gerald Patterson has been named chief operating officer of Nippon Life Insurance Company of America.
Losing your cool at work may not be as bad as previously thought. A study by Harvard Medical School found those who repress frustration are three times as likely to say they've reached their limit, the BBC reports. The team followed 824
Christopher J. Quinn has been appointed vice president and chief operating officer of Sun Life Financial. He joined the company in 2003.
You know the dangers. You know the facts. You've heard the stories. You've seen the results. And despite repeated warnings from the Surgeon General, you know people who do it daily, if not hourly. The Centers for Disease Control and
The number of companies planning layoffs has fallen 10 percentage points to 13 percent. While the number of companies planning a hiring freeze has fallen eight percentage points to 10 percent, the number of companies with a freeze already
Later this week, a White House conference -- featuring interest groups (natch) and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle (for now) -- will get together to start talking health care. Might as well, since the president already threw out a
MassMutual has appointed James Jacobson as vice president of sales, health and executive benefits
Once the broker has identified one or more pain points that lend themselves to a voluntary enrollment solution, he uses more strategic questions to amplify the pain and help the client feel the pain. Here are a few more questions that can agitate
Nothing breaks the ice like breaking bread together but regardless of where the discussion takes place, the broker as advisor begins to learn the client's specific issues and concerns. Many brokers have found lunch with their HR client to be
From Optavise
Download this white paper to explore how voluntary benefits serve as crucial risk management tools for employers, mitigating the financial burden of workers’ compensation.
Download ResourceFrom isolved
Leave management can be costly and complex for your clients’ HR teams. You can help them reduce compliance risks and alleviate administrative burdens. This guide outlines best practices for federal and state job-protected leaves. Equip yourself with solutions to streamline leave management and position yourself as a strategic partner.
Download ResourceFrom Zelis
The accuracy of your provider directories is vital to shaping your success. The guide provides actionable insights and best practices for ensuring the data you rely on is precise and trustworthy.
Download ResourceFrom Labcorp
High blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. This case study explores how an employer-sponsored wellness program helped approximately 1 in 3 employees improve their blood pressure risk level.
Download ResourceFrom Labcorp
Long onboarding times and staffing shortages create costly delays. Discover how one large healthcare system streamlined its hiring process, reducing onboarding time from weeks to days while improving the candidate experience and freeing up internal staff.
Download ResourceFrom Trustmark Voluntary Benefits
Voluntary benefit elections are not what they used to be. The shift toward passive enrollments prevents employees from being actively engaged in the enrollment process, generating low participation rates and putting employers and insurers at risk. This guide explores a new approach to enrollment that combines facets of both traditional enrollment processes and the new self-service culture to increase engagement and boost participation.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Get a handle on supplemental health insurance--fast. This quick-reference guide breaks down voluntary vs. employer-paid plans, coverage types, and when to recommend each. Ideal for brokers advising clients on modern benefits strategies.
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
Your workforce's well-being is shaped by more than just what happens on the job. Environmental factors, such as housing stability and food security, can significantly impact your employee’s performance at work. This playbook equips HR leaders with the knowledge and insights they need to design equitable, inclusive benefits programs that address real-world problems to boost employee health and improve your bottom line.
Download ResourceFrom Nationwide® pet insurance
Today’s employees expect more than just health insurance. Learn how pet insurance is becoming a must-have voluntary benefit--especially for millennials and Gen Z. This infographic gives benefits brokers the data and insights needed to stay ahead in a competitive labor market.
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
An employee’s well-being and performance are influenced by external factors, such as the communities they live in and access to affordable, nutritious food. This playbook equips benefits brokers with the knowledge and strategies they need to support clients in addressing these and other environmental factors to create an equitable, inclusive benefits program that addresses real-world challenges and boosts employee performance.
Download ResourceFrom Nationwide® pet insurance
Millennials and Gen-Z are now the leading workforce generations, and employers are faced with the challenge of adapting to the new set of values they bring with them. These younger employees expect flexibility and benefits that support all aspects of their lives, including their pets. Discover how pet insurance can help strengthen client retention, meet expectations, and support recruitment goals.
Download ResourceFrom Zelis
Inaccurate provider data can lead to frustrated clients and stress on your business relationships. These are the top do’s and don’ts to ensure the data you rely on as a benefits advisor is as accurate and helpful as possible.
Download ResourceFrom LifeSecure Insurance Company
Employers are revamping their benefits strategies--but are they offering what employees truly want? Discover the seven key elements shaping workplace benefits in 2025 to help your clients enhance satisfaction, retention, and enrollment.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
In 2025, you are uniquely positioned to make a real difference for your clients--both financially and in the wellness of their employees. Full of tips ranging from goal setting to relationship building, this is your guide to being a better partner this year, and beyond.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Explore alternative plan designs, including HSAs, HRAs, QSEHRAs, ICHRAs, and MERPs, in this brief e-book.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Discover innovative solutions to help your clients overcome cost barriers in health insurance.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Prioritizing health equity can transform your sales strategy and secure long-term business success. This guide helps you lead thoughtful conversations by aligning with employers' values.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
You can bet that many of your employer clients will be considering alternative funding models as they shop around for health plans this year. Download this short guide to learn about the difference between MERPs and HRAs, why they matter and how you can provide your clients with lower costs, more flexibility and greater satisfaction.
Download ResourceFrom Zelis
Managing health plan data is complex and time-consuming. Brokers need seamless access to accurate, up-to-date provider and network information to effectively guide employers and beneficiaries. This resource explores how to streamline workflows, reduce manual data handling, and enhance decision-making with smarter solutions.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Are HDHPs & HSAs really the best solution? Let’s take a closer look.
Download ResourceFrom Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.
Healthcare costs are rising, and self-funded employers need a smarter approach. Discover how medical management can enhance cost efficiency and care quality. Download now to explore proven strategies and real-world success stories.
Download ResourceFrom Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.
Open enrollment is your chance to shine as a strategic partner. This guide equips benefit advisors with 5 actionable tips to help clients reduce confusion, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional value to their employees.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Four industries, one health plan that delivers real savings and better benefits. See how a nonprofit, a wholesale distributor, a health center, and a school district reduced costs and eliminated copays and deductibles--without taking on additional risk. Download the case study bundle to explore how first-dollar coverage can make a difference for your clients.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Help your clients make informed decisions about executive medical reimbursement plans while ensuring compliance amidst evolving regulations.
Download ResourceFrom New Benefits
Explore four strategies that benefits advisors can leverage to help their clients reduce healthcare expenses.
Download ResourceFrom Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.
Guiding your clients to the right network solution is vital for balancing costs, access, and employee satisfaction. Use this eBook as a strategic and educational tool to provide clarity for your clients around the ins and outs of network solutions.
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
As obesity rates rise, GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity. Yet, the multifactorial obesity epidemic presents challenges for your clients as more of their employees demand GLP-1’s. This white paper explores strategies to help clients cut costs, improve employee health outcomes, and achieve a measurable ROI.
Download ResourceFrom New Benefits
This report reveals the top non-insured benefits that not only reduce costs but also address the rising challenges of burnout, financial stress, and work-life balance. Give your clients the edge they need to support their employees while driving business growth. Download the report now to learn more!
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
As obesity rates rise, GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity. Yet, the multifactorial obesity epidemic presents challenges for organizations as more employees seek GLP-1’s. This white paper explores actionable strategies to help cut costs, improve employee health outcomes, and achieve a measurable ROI.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Are brokers prepared for what’s next? See the 5 hot benefits trends shaping 2025 in this report.
Download ResourceFrom Optavise
Download this white paper to explore how voluntary benefits serve as crucial risk management tools for employers, mitigating the financial burden of workers’ compensation.
Download ResourceFrom isolved
Leave management can be costly and complex for your clients’ HR teams. You can help them reduce compliance risks and alleviate administrative burdens. This guide outlines best practices for federal and state job-protected leaves. Equip yourself with solutions to streamline leave management and position yourself as a strategic partner.
Download ResourceFrom Zelis
The accuracy of your provider directories is vital to shaping your success. The guide provides actionable insights and best practices for ensuring the data you rely on is precise and trustworthy.
Download ResourceFrom Labcorp
High blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. This case study explores how an employer-sponsored wellness program helped approximately 1 in 3 employees improve their blood pressure risk level.
Download ResourceFrom Labcorp
Long onboarding times and staffing shortages create costly delays. Discover how one large healthcare system streamlined its hiring process, reducing onboarding time from weeks to days while improving the candidate experience and freeing up internal staff.
Download ResourceFrom Trustmark Voluntary Benefits
Voluntary benefit elections are not what they used to be. The shift toward passive enrollments prevents employees from being actively engaged in the enrollment process, generating low participation rates and putting employers and insurers at risk. This guide explores a new approach to enrollment that combines facets of both traditional enrollment processes and the new self-service culture to increase engagement and boost participation.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Get a handle on supplemental health insurance--fast. This quick-reference guide breaks down voluntary vs. employer-paid plans, coverage types, and when to recommend each. Ideal for brokers advising clients on modern benefits strategies.
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
Your workforce's well-being is shaped by more than just what happens on the job. Environmental factors, such as housing stability and food security, can significantly impact your employee’s performance at work. This playbook equips HR leaders with the knowledge and insights they need to design equitable, inclusive benefits programs that address real-world problems to boost employee health and improve your bottom line.
Download ResourceFrom Nationwide® pet insurance
Today’s employees expect more than just health insurance. Learn how pet insurance is becoming a must-have voluntary benefit--especially for millennials and Gen Z. This infographic gives benefits brokers the data and insights needed to stay ahead in a competitive labor market.
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
An employee’s well-being and performance are influenced by external factors, such as the communities they live in and access to affordable, nutritious food. This playbook equips benefits brokers with the knowledge and strategies they need to support clients in addressing these and other environmental factors to create an equitable, inclusive benefits program that addresses real-world challenges and boosts employee performance.
Download ResourceFrom Nationwide® pet insurance
Millennials and Gen-Z are now the leading workforce generations, and employers are faced with the challenge of adapting to the new set of values they bring with them. These younger employees expect flexibility and benefits that support all aspects of their lives, including their pets. Discover how pet insurance can help strengthen client retention, meet expectations, and support recruitment goals.
Download ResourceFrom Zelis
Inaccurate provider data can lead to frustrated clients and stress on your business relationships. These are the top do’s and don’ts to ensure the data you rely on as a benefits advisor is as accurate and helpful as possible.
Download ResourceFrom LifeSecure Insurance Company
Employers are revamping their benefits strategies--but are they offering what employees truly want? Discover the seven key elements shaping workplace benefits in 2025 to help your clients enhance satisfaction, retention, and enrollment.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
In 2025, you are uniquely positioned to make a real difference for your clients--both financially and in the wellness of their employees. Full of tips ranging from goal setting to relationship building, this is your guide to being a better partner this year, and beyond.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Explore alternative plan designs, including HSAs, HRAs, QSEHRAs, ICHRAs, and MERPs, in this brief e-book.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Discover innovative solutions to help your clients overcome cost barriers in health insurance.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Prioritizing health equity can transform your sales strategy and secure long-term business success. This guide helps you lead thoughtful conversations by aligning with employers' values.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
You can bet that many of your employer clients will be considering alternative funding models as they shop around for health plans this year. Download this short guide to learn about the difference between MERPs and HRAs, why they matter and how you can provide your clients with lower costs, more flexibility and greater satisfaction.
Download ResourceFrom Zelis
Managing health plan data is complex and time-consuming. Brokers need seamless access to accurate, up-to-date provider and network information to effectively guide employers and beneficiaries. This resource explores how to streamline workflows, reduce manual data handling, and enhance decision-making with smarter solutions.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Are HDHPs & HSAs really the best solution? Let’s take a closer look.
Download ResourceFrom Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.
Healthcare costs are rising, and self-funded employers need a smarter approach. Discover how medical management can enhance cost efficiency and care quality. Download now to explore proven strategies and real-world success stories.
Download ResourceFrom Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.
Open enrollment is your chance to shine as a strategic partner. This guide equips benefit advisors with 5 actionable tips to help clients reduce confusion, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional value to their employees.
Download ResourceFrom Nonstop Administration and Insurance Services, Inc.
Four industries, one health plan that delivers real savings and better benefits. See how a nonprofit, a wholesale distributor, a health center, and a school district reduced costs and eliminated copays and deductibles--without taking on additional risk. Download the case study bundle to explore how first-dollar coverage can make a difference for your clients.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Help your clients make informed decisions about executive medical reimbursement plans while ensuring compliance amidst evolving regulations.
Download ResourceFrom New Benefits
Explore four strategies that benefits advisors can leverage to help their clients reduce healthcare expenses.
Download ResourceFrom Nova Healthcare Administrators, Inc.
Guiding your clients to the right network solution is vital for balancing costs, access, and employee satisfaction. Use this eBook as a strategic and educational tool to provide clarity for your clients around the ins and outs of network solutions.
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
As obesity rates rise, GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity. Yet, the multifactorial obesity epidemic presents challenges for your clients as more of their employees demand GLP-1’s. This white paper explores strategies to help clients cut costs, improve employee health outcomes, and achieve a measurable ROI.
Download ResourceFrom New Benefits
This report reveals the top non-insured benefits that not only reduce costs but also address the rising challenges of burnout, financial stress, and work-life balance. Give your clients the edge they need to support their employees while driving business growth. Download the report now to learn more!
Download ResourceFrom Noom Health
As obesity rates rise, GLP-1 medications are gaining popularity. Yet, the multifactorial obesity epidemic presents challenges for organizations as more employees seek GLP-1’s. This white paper explores actionable strategies to help cut costs, improve employee health outcomes, and achieve a measurable ROI.
Download ResourceFrom ArmadaCare
Are brokers prepared for what’s next? See the 5 hot benefits trends shaping 2025 in this report.
Download ResourceFrom Optavise
Download this white paper to explore how voluntary benefits serve as crucial risk management tools for employers, mitigating the financial burden of workers’ compensation.
Download Resource