Tag: Employee Benefits

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Premiums to Rise 6-7% in 2025

Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance Premiums to Rise 6-7% in 2025

Employer health insurance premiums are projected to increase 6-7% in 2025, the largest rise in 15 years, with employers adjusting plans to balance costs and options for employees.

vWise Launches WiseGuide AI to Unify and Boost Benefits Engagement

vWise introduces WiseGuide AI, a chatbot enhancing engagement and adoption across retirement, health, and insurance benefits by breaking down product silos in financial services.

Survey Highlights ICHRA Demand as Employer Health Benefits Fall Short

A 2025 survey reveals 53% of Americans prioritize health insurance in career moves, with growing demand for ICHRA as traditional employer plans fail to meet needs.

2026 Outlook: Middle-Market Insurance Faces Dual Property Softening, Casualty Hardening

Middle-market U.S. businesses entering 2026 face softening property rates but hardening casualty insurance, requiring brokers to provide strategic, data-driven risk management guidance.

Guardian and PrismHR Launch APIs to Modernize PEO Benefits Administration

Guardian partners with PrismHR to introduce API connections that streamline benefits administration for Professional Employer Organizations, boosting efficiency and employee satisfaction.

University of Maine System to Switch to Anthem Amid Anthem-Northern Light Contract Dispute

The University of Maine System will switch its health insurance to Anthem starting in 2024, despite ongoing contract disputes between Anthem and Northern Light Health, impacting network access for employees.

Liberty Company Acquires High Ground Insurance to Expand Workers Comp Expertise

Liberty Company Insurance Brokers acquires High Ground Insurance Services, enhancing expertise in workers compensation claims, employee benefits, and loss-sensitive programs in key U.S. industries.

LP Insurance and Alliant Enhance Employee Benefits Teams with Senior Hires

LP Insurance Services and Alliant Insurance Services strengthen their employee benefits teams with senior hires James Cohill and Melissa Koontz, enhancing expertise in benefits management and client advisory across key U.S. regions.

Relation Insurance Services Expands Footprint with Strategic Acquisitions

Relation Insurance Services acquires two independent insurance firms to expand commercial, employee benefits, and Medicare-related offerings amid industry consolidation.

Medicare Enrollment Guidance for HR Managing Employees Over 65

Key Medicare enrollment rules for HR managing employees over 65 with employer health benefits. Guidance on timing, documentation, and regulatory compliance to avoid coverage gaps.