There's something for everyone this week on the Raw Bar. Listen in as Bardes Consulting's Dave Bardes outlines the advantages of lifetime benefit term group life insurance; Mercer's Joan Smyth continues the recession-planning dialogue we're trying to facilitate here at EBA HQ. Meanwhile, Ron Stone of the Comprehensive Companies outlines the history and potential future of the worksite benefits market. There's more, check out all the activity from last week below. And make sure to visit the Raw Bar online for any recent interviews that you may have missed but shouldn't have.

The EBA Raw Bar with David Bardes of Bardes Consulting

We're chasing the issue of rebating here at EBA HQ. Listen in as Bardes shares his thoughts on the subject. He also details the benefits of LBT -- a new product that he says will energize the stagnant group life market.

The EBA Raw Bar with Joan Smyth of Mercer

New research shows that employers aren't running to freeze salaries or cut workers. That doesn't mean they aren't taking action to prepare for a recession. Listen in as Smyth outlines some tips and tactics benefit managers can use when the topic turns to the dreaded R-word.

The EBA Raw Bar with Ron Stone of The Comprehensive Companies

Stone's description of the promise and peril that a rising worksite market represents is both edifying and inspiring. His candor and forthright thinking offer employers, brokers and carriers much to consider as they help to expand this maturing industry.

The EBA Raw Bar with Mike Callahan of Pentec

States can do retirement reform, too. Just ask Connecticut. Callahan talks about what some of his local lawmakers are considering in terms of mammoth, state-sponsored 401(k)s for small businesses.

The EBA Raw Bar with Patrick Carragher of The Wilshire Group

Carragher has outlined five core issues that employers should pay closer attention to when working with a broker. Brokers looking to remain competitive should take heed as well.