Archive 2012

January 2012

New health care law not viewed as a deterrent to growth

American United Life taps into a need for a time-tested product

What is the price of providing health insurance-versus what will it cost me to drop it?

February 2012

D.C.-area agency devises employee benefits plans that cater to diverse workforce and compete with federal offerings

HR & financial executives collaborate in an era of rising costs

Lack of credible information remains the main stumbling block

Reduced costs for employers and employees make these a win-win

Insurers are starting to produce innovative LTD products

Mass Mutual's targeted approach to plan participants

March 2012

With an eye on health care reform, this Connecticut agency diversifies its employee benefits and services offerings

The high cost of doing nothing

Wellness program reduces health costs, increases productivity

In an era of cutbacks, what does a different approach look like?

April 2012

Bolton and Company responds to challenges in dynamic employee benefits field

Retirement Security Malaise Persists

May 2012

Building a strong benefits program starts with an employee survey

Pending the legal challenge, a study of the new law's framework

Ocean Spray program provides range of support for new mothers

June 2012

Family-operated brokerage giant offers benefits services to direct clients & supports wholesale and general agency areas as well

Check out these "rules of the road"

The government is on your side-No, really

Aflac-commissioned, independent study links job satisfaction to voluntary benefits, wellness programs

July 2012

Agency's emphasis on quality management is reflected in its benefits offerings

Voluntary benefits continue to offer opportunity for agents and brokers

Unum's voluntary strategy aimed at helping employees manage their total risks

A disability can destroy family finances, but a Sun Life survey shows that many employees decline LTD coverage

While concerns remain, employers need to be conversant with the options available

August 2012

Personal advice that comes with wellness programs is becoming more sensitive to individual needs

Improving South Florida economy spurs client interest in benefits

September 2012

Executing a strong integration of benefits and ?property/casualty under a universal health care system

The sorting out of implementation continues

Finding new ways to answer employee needs

The new ball game

The secret sauce for wellness programs?

Inevitable changes will force more entities to look at alternative solutions

Physician-guided managed care produces dramatic cost reductions

These beliefs apply to any producer, regardless of the line of business

Health care moves toward perfect vision

Principal Financial says they belong together in long-term financial planning

October 2012

Benefits accounts for 37% of total revenue

Small retirement consultants will have more opportunities, but more competition

Demand grows for protective strategies and guaranteed income products

Purchasing Power lets employees buy products via payroll deduction; helps employers achieve HR goals

December 2012

Multi-life policies supplant true group; the coverage need that won't go away

A top P&C agency guides clients through health care reform and HR challenges

Employee benefits advisors can use new transparency laws to differentiate themselves and document their expertise in the field

Master your fears and make them work for you