John Perry Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in Portland, Maine

Alliant has hired employee benefits veteran John Perry as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. The Portland, Maine-based benefits consultant will design tailored employee benefits solutions that enhance organizational efficiencies and bolster the bottom line. “John has extensive expertise creating highly strategic solutions that help clients meet their business objectives and evolve with changing… Continue reading John Perry Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in Portland, Maine

Kerstin VanZanten Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in Orange County

Alliant has hired Kerstin VanZanten as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Orange County, California, VanZanten joins Alliant with a diverse background that includes experience in benefits communication and enrollment and leadership roles with various large insurance carriers. “Kerstin has a unique understanding of the benefits process and is well versed in… Continue reading Kerstin VanZanten Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in Orange County

Steve Harris Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in North Texas

Employee benefits veteran Steve Harris, CEBS, has joined Alliant as Senior Vice President, adding strength to its national Employee Benefits Group. The North Texas-based Harris will design and deploy strategic employee benefit solutions for a diverse portfolio of regional and national clients. “Steve will leverage Alliant’s platform to make a difference in optimizing the benefits… Continue reading Steve Harris Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group in North Texas

Chicago’s Holly Waldhoff Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group

Alliant has added employee benefits consultant Holly Waldhoff as Vice President within its Employee Benefits Group. Based in Chicago, Waldhoff will create a full range of strategic employee benefits solutions for a diverse portfolio of clients. “Holly’s expertise across multiple facets of the benefits landscape will serve as a powerful resource for our team in… Continue reading Chicago’s Holly Waldhoff Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Group

Bryan Musa Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Team in Connecticut

Employee benefits veteran Bryan Musa has joined Alliant as Vice President within its national Employee Benefits Group. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, Musa will design and implement innovative employee benefits solutions for a diverse portfolio of regional and national clients. “Bryan adds additional strength to our team in the Northeast, combining a powerful combination of leadership… Continue reading Bryan Musa Joins Alliant’s Employee Benefits Team in Connecticut

Hub International Strengthens Retirement Capabilities with Acquisition of GRP Financial California LLC

HUB International Limited (Hub), a leading full-service global insurance brokerage and financial services firm, announced today that it has acquired the assets of GRP Financial California, LLC (GRP Financial California). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Located in San Clemente, California, GRP Financial California is a leading retirement plan consulting firm offering a complete… Continue reading Hub International Strengthens Retirement Capabilities with Acquisition of GRP Financial California LLC

U.S. Employers to Rethink Employee Benefit Strategy: WTW Survey

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The war for talent; heightened focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI); and rising benefit costs are fueling a surge in companies planning to revamp their employee benefit strategy. Their goals are to differentiate themselves, personalize the employee experience and manage the costs of their benefit programs. That’s according to a new survey by Willis… Continue reading U.S. Employers to Rethink Employee Benefit Strategy: WTW Survey

The New Employer Benefit: Matching Emergency Savings

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More employers are adding emergency savings accounts to employee benefit programs, reflecting a desire to attract and retain workers and help them better prepare for unexpected expenses. Under way since before the pandemic, the trend has picked up steam in recent months, with companies encouraging employees to fund emergency accounts, in some cases by offering… Continue reading The New Employer Benefit: Matching Emergency Savings

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Stellar Benefits Group, LLC

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. on Wednesday announced the acquisition of Solon, Ohio-based Stellar Benefits Group, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 2003, Stellar Benefits is a full-service employee benefits consulting firm offering comprehensive health and welfare programs for businesses of all sizes, ranging from individual offices to multinational corporations. Ronald… Continue reading Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. Acquires Stellar Benefits Group, LLC

Global Survey Reveals Extent of Underinsurance of Key Risks in Burgeoning Digital Health and Wellness Sector

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Insurance companies and brokers need to go further to support the fast-growing digital health and wellness sector with more specialist coverage that meets its specific risk requirements and helps companies to navigate the complex risk landscape. These are among the findings published today in a new report, Spotlight on digital health and wellness, highlighting attitudes… Continue reading Global Survey Reveals Extent of Underinsurance of Key Risks in Burgeoning Digital Health and Wellness Sector