Griffin Benefits

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

The benefits of clinical informatics go far beyond simple cost containment. But the next step means leveraging clinical informatics to gather insights that lead to new strategies — and it’s up to the employers to interpret that data through their insurance broker, not their insurance carrier. WANT TO LEARN MORE?

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HR Lineup

MAY 10, 2023

The company was founded in 2008, and since then, it has grown to become one of the leading providers of employee benefits services in the US. The platform offers a wide range of benefits administration solutions, including health and wellness programs, retirement planning, and employee insurance plans.

401(k) 52

401(k) Insurance Carriers Retirement Plan Disability Insurance 52

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Increasing retirement plan-focused litigation has put insurance carriers and fiduciary service providers in difficult positions. In this article published in PLANSPONSOR, McDermott Partner Erin Turley said such litigation continues to be a “major focus” in the fiduciary insurance marketplace.

Insurance 52

Insurance Insurance Carriers Retirement Plan Employee Benefits 52

InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 3, 2023

Despite their higher engagement though, overall, 72% of group health plan enrollees spent less than an hour on their plan during last year’s open enrollment, according to the “2023 Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey” by the Employee Benefits Research Institute and Greenwald Research.

Deductions 95

Deductions Deductible Insurance Carriers Education 95

Insperity

JANUARY 24, 2023

If employees (or their family members) can see medical professionals practically on demand, resolve illnesses faster and remain healthier overall, it causes fewer disruptions to work schedules and can reduce absenteeism. It can also prevent distractions while employees are on the job. All of this can boost productivity.

Insurance Carriers 98

Insurance Carriers Health Insurance Medical Electronics 98

HR Lineup

MARCH 10, 2023

The software offers a range of features including applicant tracking, onboarding, time and attendance, benefits administration, performance management, and more. Hoops HR also offers benefits administration features, allowing users to manage employee benefits such as health insurance, 401(k) plans, and more.

401(k) 52

401(k) Insurance Carriers Payroll System Human Resources 52

WEX Inc.

JANUARY 11, 2023

Human resources professionals are skilled leaders in a number of areas within a business, including benefits administration, employee training, development, relations, recruitment, and compensation. HR teams have been focused on crucial tactics to retain their best employees in light of significant disruption. It is the job!

Insurance Carriers 52

Insurance Carriers Human Resources Taxes Benefits Package 52

Corporate Synergies

JULY 22, 2019

The cost to the employer (and often the employee) is often far less than the ER. From 2009 to 2016 (the most recent data available), the average amount that hospitals billed insurance carriers for an emergency room visit more than doubled, from $600 to $1,322. The high cost of ER care is enough to make anyone run a high temp.

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Employee Benefits Insurance Carriers Healthcare Health Savings Account 40

AssuredPartners

JANUARY 10, 2022

Also, take the industry and employee demographic into consideration – with four generations all in the workplace, it’s tricky! Create an ongoing, steady stream of benefits information by sending quick, educational email blasts to keep employees informed. Quick and Steady Stream of Communication.

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Insurance Carriers Human Resources Utilities Education 75

AssuredPartners

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This rule applies to group health plans and insurance carriers offering group or individual health insurance coverage beginning on and after January 1, 2022. Plan sponsors with fully insured benefits can rest easy because insurance carriers will likely handle the details behind the NSA and any provider payment disputes.

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Corporate Synergies

JUNE 10, 2019

“Our Take” is Corporate Synergies commentary on employee benefits and insurance topics that are in the news. Since CVS announced its plans to buy insurance carrier Aetna in December 2017, many experts, including ours , speculated how the acquisition and other similar ones would change healthcare.

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Corporate Synergies

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Negotiating benefit renewals with success: the ticket is planning all year long. Employee benefits are typically the second-highest expense for employers—right behind payroll. But unlike payroll, benefits are difficult to budget for each year because the upcoming annual renewal rate can feel like a mystery. As Seen In.

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Insurance Carriers Health and Welfare Insurance Health Insurance 45

PeopleStrategy

JUNE 15, 2020

With the unanticipated challenges facing HR professionals today, starting the employee benefits renewal process is probably not at the top of the to do list. But the reality is, deciding what benefits you will offer employees for the 2021 plan year is perhaps more critical than ever.

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Insurance Carriers Benefits Package Insurance Electronics 71

GRA Benefits Group

MAY 11, 2020

It eliminates the need to go to each carrier for quotes. The second is to provide a side-by-side comparison containing 20+ major in and out-of-network benefits to assist the employer in choosing a health plan. . More than 20 benefits descriptions are loaded for all small group carriers. What if there’s something better?

Insurance Carriers 52

Insurance Carriers Medical Insurance Health Insurance 52

Corporate Synergies

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Annual health insurance carrier negotiations doesn’t have to be a contact sport. During carrier negotiations, employers naturally seek the lowest rate increase, while carriers typically propose a high increase. On the other hand, a long-term carrier relationship yields benefits for you and your employees.

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Insurance Carriers Utilities Health Insurance Insurance 40

AssuredPartners

MARCH 20, 2020

The agency currently reports $3 million in annualized revenues.nAniello Insurance Agency President Rick Aniello stated, “We are committed to cultivating strong productive relationships among associates, clients and insurance carriers. nFor more information on Aniello Insurance Agency, Inc.,

Insurance 40

Insurance Insurance Carriers Construction Employee Benefits 40

AssuredPartners

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Yurick began her career in the employee benefits industry in 1989 working for both regional and national insurance carriers in numerous sales and leadership capacities. From its founding in March of 2011, AssuredPartners has grown to over $1.6

Insurance Carriers 40

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Corporate Synergies

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

1 Many of them are still learning how to choose the right benefits each year so they get the coverage they need without overpaying or getting stuck with unexpected costs. The Baby Health Insurance Playbook isn’t really a book. It’s simple, practical benefits guidance. Help employees anticipate childcare needs.

Health Insurance 47

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Out of Pocket Cost 47

AssuredPartners

JANUARY 3, 2019

of New Haven, and Torres Insurance Agency, Inc. of Chicopee, MA & Hartford, CT all joined AssuredPartners operations in December.nDarton & Company and Golden, O’Neill & Gebhardt are specialized personal lines agencies with a focus on high net worth clients and partnerships with the premier insurance carriers.

Insurance Carriers 40

Insurance Carriers Insurance Employee Benefits IT 40

Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

As a co-employer, the PEO you choose will ultimately take responsibility for payroll processing, providing workers’ compensation insurance coverage, providing an employee benefits package and a host of other sensitive human resources (HR) and administrative tasks. Is the TPA or carrier authorized to do business in your state ?

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AssuredPartners

JULY 20, 2016

NHA focuses exclusively in the employee benefits arena with a staff of 30 who will continue operations under the leadership of Founders Frank Caparso and Michael Caparso. acquires and invests in insurance brokerage businesses (property and casualty, employee benefits, surety and MGU’s) across the United States and in London. “As

Healthcare 40

Healthcare Insurance Carriers Health Insurance Insurance 40

Corporate Synergies

AUGUST 27, 2018

Choosing the right PBM (pharmacy benefit manager) can keep your members happy and your program costs under control. Employers are increasingly pulled in many directions when it comes to employee benefits, and pharmacy benefits in particular. This is no easy feat, especially as the cost of benefits increases each year.

Insurance Carriers 40

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PeopleStrategy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

The world of employee insurance and benefits can be daunting – it’s easy to feel considerable pressure when you’re trying to choose the best carriers and plans for the employees at your company. And it can pay dividends for you, your employees and your company. Making the switch.

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Corporate Synergies

APRIL 15, 2019

But the group employee benefits world is no comedy. Let’s start with the understanding that group employee benefits represents one of the largest expenses in your organization. Additionally, your benefits program is a key recruiting and retention tool for employees. It made for a hilarious movie.

Voluntary Benefits 46

Voluntary Benefits Insurance Carriers Finance Health Savings Account 46

Vantage Circle

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

There's a science to selecting benefits that effectively balance employer budgets and employee priorities. An interactive employee benefits survey is your secret to achieving this elusive synergy. What are Employee Benefits Surveys? In short, employee benefits surveys achieve the coveted win-win.

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Employee Benefits Family and Medical Leave Act Parental Leave Benefits Package 59

Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

How are employee benefits funded? What carriers or third-party administrator (TPA) does the PEO use? If health benefits are provided under a fully insured, PEO-sponsored plan, you will want to make sure the PEO’s insurance carriers are reputable and provide coverage in the areas where you have employees.

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Insurance Carriers Professional Employer Organization Insurance Government 50

Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 19, 2020

Small and midsize business owners and leaders will continue to face frustrations dealing with benefits administration—thus, the need for a partner who can manage the universe of benefits will continue. Our benefit plan administration services include the following: Making complex benefit plan administration choices easy to understand.

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 12, 2021

Anyone who has ever signed up for cellular phone service with a mobile phone carrier knows what a burdensome service agreement looks like. It's pages and pages of terms and conditions, often delivered by an anxious salesperson consumed with an expectation that the customer desiring service will sign the carrier agreement on the spot.

Employee Benefits 52

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Insperity

JUNE 11, 2014

These PEOs should be able to provide you with an independent CPA’s verification of their audited financial statements and payment of taxes and benefits. The breadth of their benefit plan options. A PEO whose health insurance plan centers on a state-specific carrier (e.g., A dedicated service team can be priceless.

Professional Employer Organization 56

Professional Employer Organization Employment Insurance Carriers Insurance 56

Insperity

JULY 26, 2016

How are employee benefits funded? What carriers or third-party administrator (TPA) does the PEO use? If health benefits are provided under a fully-insured, PEO-sponsored plan, you will want to make sure the PEO’s insurance carriers are reputable and provide coverage in the areas where you have employees.

Professional Employer Organization 40

Professional Employer Organization Insurance Carriers Insurance Taxes 40

Genesis HR Solutions

AUGUST 9, 2018

Employee benefits may be expensive, but their value goes beyond a simple dollar amount. When sizing up job offers, prospective employees will absolutely be comparing your company’s benefits against those of your competitors. In this article, we’ll look at: The benefits most businesses offer.

Employee Benefits 40

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Insperity

MARCH 29, 2022

If someone doesn’t have a strong grasp of how a particular health insurance plan works, they may not even be sure what they signed up for when a health matter comes up. During your new-hire orientation , don’t rush through the discussion about health insurance or, worse, just briefly mention it as part of a larger benefits package.

Health Insurance 92

Health Insurance Insurance Insurance Carriers Education 92

Total Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Beginning December 27, 2021, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, covered service providers – insurance providers, benefits brokers, agents, and consultants – are required to disclose any compensation they expect to receive over $1,000. What does that mean for you as an employer?

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Insurance Carriers Health and Welfare Insurance Employee Enrollments 52

Insperity

JULY 5, 2022

In a job market tilted in favor of employees and applicants , a comprehensive and well-executed wellness program may very well tip the scales in your favor. What changes do I need to make so my employees are happier? Employee wellness programs versus general benefits.

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BerniePortal

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Check out this column in Employee Benefits Adviser : Very soon, all of the major insurance carriers will have an in-house pharmacy benefit manager, a trend that could reshape consumer access to prescription drugs and impact the negotiations between insurers, drug manufacturers and pharmacies.

Insurance Carriers 40

Insurance Carriers Insurance Manufacturing Employee Benefits 40

Corporate Synergies

APRIL 8, 2019

Consolidation in the insurance industry—integrating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) into carriers—is bringing change to the way employers buy health insurance and how employees and consumers use it. Whether these PBM-carrier mergers are good or bad remains to be seen. Pharmacy Benefit Costs Untenable?

Employment 40

Employment Insurance Carriers Insurance Manufacturing 40

Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 8, 2019

An administrative service offering (ASO) is a service businesses use to outsource administrative functions, including employee benefits, payroll, HR management, workers compensation, and safety programs. Health and welfare benefits and COBRA. Both options manage insurance partners (but in different ways). What is a PEO?

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