Cost-Containment

In 2017, that old Chinese curse, May you live in interesting times could cause brokers and HR executives to wonder about their sins in past lives, as the benefits industry is once again upended by a federal government that declares itself here to help.

Large majorities of men and women acknowledged that many men in power likely do not want to be joined in the C-suite by women.

More changes are on the horizon, and it's important brokers and benefits professionals stay ahead of the curve. To help you prepare, weve gathered tips to grow your business, make enrollment smoother, reach clients more effectively and ensure that 2017 is your best year yet.

We asked some industry experts what they think needs to happen in 2017 in order to keep business moving along. Here is what they had to say.

Having a proactive cybersecurity strategy is a company's best defense against a data breach.

The letter urges Congress to keep in place some of the provisions for employer plans under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act.