Benefits Sales Strategies

The leader of UnitedHealth Group Inc.'s Optum Health care delivery unit has left the role, an early indication of management changes under Stephen Hemsley, UnitedHealth's new chief executive officer.

This is the story of one benefits consultant's journey from conventional insurance broker to health benefits innovator.

Recognizing the diversity within nontraditional work—and designing for it—must become the new standard.

Employers can have a significant impact on the wellness of their workforce by offering real-time guidance for their employees' real-life needs.

The lowest-ranked states overall are Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and West Virginia.

"With 50% of employees not confident they can turn their retirement savings into a consistent stream of income for the rest of their lives, many organizations are rethinking pension strategies and how best to support their workforce," said Scott Jarboe, Mercer's U.S. defined benefit segment leader.