http://eba.benefitnews.com/rssfeed?tagValue=Eba-Benefitsbuyer-Producttrendsandsuccessstories&tagType=100&sectionName=null&topicName=null&feedType=rss&assetType=ARTICLE RSS feed for Eba-Benefitsbuyer-Producttrendsandsuccessstories http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/648131/MetLifes-2008-Web-based-Benefits-Benchmarking-Tool.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null When it comes to benchmarking employee benefit plans, employers and their broker partners have a wealth of valuable information at their fingertips that can come in handy for the upcoming open-enrollment season. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:57:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/648131/MetLifes-2008-Web-based-Benefits-Benchmarking-Tool.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-08-11T13:57:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/642521/Group-critical-illness-coverage-affordable-benefit.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null In the event of a serious illness, a common misperception is that as long as employees have health and disability plans, they have the complete protection they need to recover financially. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:20:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/642521/Group-critical-illness-coverage-affordable-benefit.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-30T13:20:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/619821/Guardian-fits-voluntary-benefits-into-small-market.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null In the face of health care volatility and economic uncertainty, small and midsize business owners have expressed concerns about managing their employee benefits programs. According to a 2007 Guardian Life study, Benefits & Behavior, The Voice of American Business Owners and Benefit Decision Makers Today, they cited controlling medical costs as their most serious business challenge. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 13:59:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/619821/Guardian-fits-voluntary-benefits-into-small-market.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-07-02T13:59:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/617071/Research-spotlights-need-guidance-retiree-health.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null New industry research suggests a significant opportunity awaits brokers and advisers to help the employees of their clients understand health plan saving vehicles, group medical coverage terms and ways to better anticipate health care needs in retirement. They also could play a pivotal role encouraging the use of incentives to boost participation in wellness programs and maintain healthy lifestyles. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:52:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/617071/Research-spotlights-need-guidance-retiree-health.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-26T17:52:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/613641/MetLife-research-suggests-benefits-innovation-help.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Since large employers can use economies of scale to offer generous benefits, the pressure is on brokers and advisers to suggest that their smaller-market clients be as innovative as possible when competing for talent. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:05:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/613641/MetLife-research-suggests-benefits-innovation-help.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-23T17:05:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604501/MetLife-research-offers-Rx-improving-open.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null With summer just around the corner, now is as good a time as any for brokers and advisers to heed the warning of leading industry research as they suggest ways in which employers can improve the experience of their workers during the coming open-enrollment season. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:29:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/604501/MetLife-research-offers-Rx-improving-open.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-06-09T14:29:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589221/Disability-Insurance-Awareness-Month-casts-spotlight.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null Employers, brokers and insurance carriers will have their hands full in May, which is now known for yielding much more than flowers from April showers thanks to its designation as Disability Insurance Awareness Month (DIAM) for the past two years. Wed, 28 May 2008 13:24:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/589221/Disability-Insurance-Awareness-Month-casts-spotlight.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-28T13:24:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/588621/Key-voluntary-benefits-success-enrollment-and.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null One of the biggest obstacles to a successful voluntary benefits offering is meeting a minimum employee participation requirement. If not enough employees sign up, then there's no plan. That's why enrollment and post-enrollment support are so critical to a program's success. Wed, 21 May 2008 13:14:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/588621/Key-voluntary-benefits-success-enrollment-and.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-21T13:14:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587301/Guardian-emerging-pioneer-innovative-dental-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null For half a century, The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America has sought to strike a delicate balance on providing the right group dental insurance at the right price point that satisfies several key stakeholders. The challenge is allowing employers and benefit brokers to achieve their business imperatives while also recognizing that coverage decisions are intensely personal and will vary from one consumer to the next. Fri, 16 May 2008 13:18:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/587301/Guardian-emerging-pioneer-innovative-dental-benefits.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-16T13:18:00Z http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/582101/BrokerSuite-offers-turnkey-solution-benefits-enrollment.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null David Koch, CEO and founder of Two River Benefits Consultants, LLC, used to only focus on benefits and knew in his heart of hearts that a full-service administration system would be well-received by clients. Wed, 07 May 2008 13:04:00 GMT http://eba.benefitnews.com/asset/article/582101/BrokerSuite-offers-turnkey-solution-benefits-enrollment.html?pg=&sectionName=null&topicName=null 2008-05-07T13:04:00Z