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Questions to Ask Benefits Brokers: How to Assess Services and Find a Health Insurance Agent to Help Your SMB Thrive
May 31, 2024

Questions to Ask Benefits Brokers: How to Assess Services and Find a Health Insurance Agent to Help Your SMB Thrive

Choosing the right health insurance agent to provide small business employee benefits is essential. Employers need more than standalone health plans for their employees; they also need business consulting services, superb ancillary…

Annual Enrollment: Top 3 Reasons SMBs Dread It & How PEOs Help Benefits Advisors Get Through It
April 24, 2024

Annual Enrollment: Top 3 Reasons SMBs Dread It & How PEOs Help Benefits Advisors Get Through It

In a recent survey, 60% of employees said employee benefits were extremely or very important when considering whether to stay with their current employer. This means that it is critical for business…

The Top 3 Myths Benefits Consultants Hear About Partnering with a PEO
April 16, 2024

The Top 3 Myths Benefits Consultants Hear About Partnering with a PEO

The PEO industry is growing every year. According to the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), there are 523 PEOs operating in the US right now. As PEOs gain popularity, benefits…

Employee Benefits Trends for Benefits Consultants to Keep Top of Mind in 2024
February 21, 2024

Employee Benefits Trends for Benefits Consultants to Keep Top of Mind in 2024

A focus on employee retention is driving employee benefits trends in 2024. Small and medium-size business (SMB) owners are seeing employees demand more choices and flexibility in their work lives, including their…

Small Business HR Services: How Benefits Brokers Can  Empower their SMB Clients Day-to-Day
January 25, 2024

Small Business HR Services: How Benefits Brokers Can Empower their SMB Clients Day-to-Day

As a benefits broker, you know how much your clients take on. Their ability to be agile, lead a team, and constantly coordinate each day to keep their businesses moving is nothing…

Why Benefits Brokers Should Encourage Their SMB Clients to Offer Ancillary Benefits
December 19, 2023

Why Benefits Brokers Should Encourage Their SMB Clients to Offer Ancillary Benefits

Ancillary benefits create added value for benefits brokers and small business owners alike. Benefits brokers who enhance their offerings portfolio with ancillary benefits position themselves as comprehensive solutions providers. Small business owners…

What Every Benefits Broker Should Know About State-Mandated Retirement Plans
November 30, 2023

What Every Benefits Broker Should Know About State-Mandated Retirement Plans

Americans are not saving enough for retirement. Recent surveys from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies reported that workers in the Baby Boomer, Generation X, Millennial, and Generation Z age groups have…

Employee Benefits Brokers: The Best Ways to Position the Value of a PEO Partnership to Your SMB Clients
November 1, 2023

Employee Benefits Brokers: The Best Ways to Position the Value of a PEO Partnership to Your SMB Clients

Employee benefits insurance brokers are highly attuned to the day-to-day operational burdens that their small and mid-size business (SMB) clients face every day. You, their trusted advisor, have a powerful tool in…

PEO Benefits for Insurance Agents: 3 Ways Brokers Can Leverage PEOs for Success
September 20, 2023

PEO Benefits for Insurance Agents: 3 Ways Brokers Can Leverage PEOs for Success

The Collaborative Power of the PEO Partnership Initially perceived as competitors, PEO companies have a rich history dating back to the 1970s. Over time, they have become critical resources for small and…

Understanding the Value of the Broker-PEO Relationship: A Comprehensive Overview for Health Insurance and Benefits Brokers
August 22, 2023

Understanding the Value of the Broker-PEO Relationship: A Comprehensive Overview for Health Insurance and Benefits Brokers

The Broker-PEO Relationship: A Catalyst for Success In the rapidly evolving realm of employee benefits and HR solutions, the symbiotic relationship between brokers and Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) has emerged as a…

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