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All rights Reserved. custserv@sourcemedia.com (Source Media) webmaster@iproduction.com (iProduction) Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST IPS - www.iproduction.com <![CDATA[Majority of young employees saving for retirement with TDFs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-younger-401k-ebri-data-target-date-funds-2721908-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-younger-401k-ebri-data-target-date-funds-2721908-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Lessons from Japan on cutting health care costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-healthcare-costs-data-washington-2721906-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-healthcare-costs-data-washington-2721906-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Can benefits advisers really help HR?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefits-adviser-human-resources-hr-help-interact-2721897-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefits-adviser-human-resources-hr-help-interact-2721897-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employees say keep enrollment counseling ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-survey-colonial-life-benefits-counseling-advisers-2721786-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-survey-colonial-life-benefits-counseling-advisers-2721786-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[New DOL rule will change the competitive landscape]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/labor-department-408b3-impact-insurance-community-change-2721822-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/labor-department-408b3-impact-insurance-community-change-2721822-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Final DOL reg could bring big change to retirement industry]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-408b2-retirement-industry-change-shift-industry-labor-department-2721779-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-408b2-retirement-industry-change-shift-industry-labor-department-2721779-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Trautwein: The most important thing agents, brokers should focus on for the future]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/ppaca-trautwein-ceo-nahu-agents-brokers2721764-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/ppaca-trautwein-ceo-nahu-agents-brokers2721764-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Labor Dept delays roadmap for 401(k) fee]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-fee-disclosure-retirement-plan-employers-2721747-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-fee-disclosure-retirement-plan-employers-2721747-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Without workplace benefits only 5% of employees save for retirement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employer-plans-401k-employees-asppa-ebri-reitrement-leggmason-2721712-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employer-plans-401k-employees-asppa-ebri-reitrement-leggmason-2721712-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[House repeals CLASS Act, part of PPACA]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/house-repeal-class-act-ppaca-broker-business-healthcarereform-2721711-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/house-repeal-class-act-ppaca-broker-business-healthcarereform-2721711-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Does compliance matter for advisers?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/compliance-dashboard-business-adviser-merger-important-matter-2721707-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/compliance-dashboard-business-adviser-merger-important-matter-2721707-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Show your benefits' true value ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefit-true-value-total-compenstation-statement-broker-adviser-2721632-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefit-true-value-total-compenstation-statement-broker-adviser-2721632-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Treading carefully on EAPs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/eaps-legal-side-employee-assitance-programs-2721598-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/eaps-legal-side-employee-assitance-programs-2721598-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Finding the ideal partner]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-select-partner-attributes-kwicien-2721599-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-select-partner-attributes-kwicien-2721599-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Growing Together]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-financial-adviser-team-up-strategic-partnership-burnham-benefits-gib-2721580-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-financial-adviser-team-up-strategic-partnership-burnham-benefits-gib-2721580-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Come together]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-strategic-partnership-future-eba-2721581-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-strategic-partnership-future-eba-2721581-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brushing up on fiduciary duty]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/fiduciary-duty-tips-help-brush-up-bluestone-2721589-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/fiduciary-duty-tips-help-brush-up-bluestone-2721589-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The power of the written word]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-broker-article-writing-tips-schlesinger-2721590-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-broker-article-writing-tips-schlesinger-2721590-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Weighing the pros and cons of outsourcing]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/outsource-business-adviser-broker-pro-con-2721596-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/outsource-business-adviser-broker-pro-con-2721596-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[What investors (and advisers) don't know about risk]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/investment-market-investor-adviser-invesco-myths-2721617-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/investment-market-investor-adviser-invesco-myths-2721617-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[U.S. households investigating but not buying life insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-market-insurance-study-america-sales-companies-life-2721616-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-market-insurance-study-america-sales-companies-life-2721616-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: Majority of plan participants lost on retirement planning]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-401k-save-money-ssga-asset-investor-employees-2721576-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-401k-save-money-ssga-asset-investor-employees-2721576-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Picturing a world with transparent health care costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/nahu-capitol-conference-hr1206-mlr-future-broker-adviser-2721545-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/nahu-capitol-conference-hr1206-mlr-future-broker-adviser-2721545-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[5 Ways to Improve Your Client Retention and Gain New Accounts]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/Improve-Client-Retention-and-Gain-New-Accounts-2721469-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/Improve-Client-Retention-and-Gain-New-Accounts-2721469-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[America's 'screwed up' health care spending]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-system-thorpe-costs-medicare-medicaid-diseases-2721430-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-system-thorpe-costs-medicare-medicaid-diseases-2721430-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NAHU member convinces senator PPACA provision would create 'a huge problem']]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/-2721472-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/-2721472-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[4 insurers make Fortune's '100 Best Companies to Work For' list]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-consultants-vendors-usaa-aflac-financial-allianz-2721394-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-consultants-vendors-usaa-aflac-financial-allianz-2721394-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[All clients are not created equal, it's 'nice to niche']]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-niche-business-torelli-business-tips-2721393-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-niche-business-torelli-business-tips-2721393-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Life insurers see blue sky amidst clouds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-loma-forecast-2721354-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-loma-forecast-2721354-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Using strategic alliances to your advantage]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-strategic-alliance-tips-advantage-business-2721352-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-strategic-alliance-tips-advantage-business-2721352-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Stop participants from using their savings when an illness strikes]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/critical-illness-benefits-metlife-2721351-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/critical-illness-benefits-metlife-2721351-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Sebelius stands behind PPACA despite opposition]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-reform-sebelius-families-usa-2721317-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-reform-sebelius-families-usa-2721317-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Help Wanted: Adviser ethics]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/arnoff-adviser-ethics-help-wanted-broker-2012-2721286-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/arnoff-adviser-ethics-help-wanted-broker-2012-2721286-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[4 wellness trends to watch in 2012]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/ebn/optumhealth-beena-thomas-wellness-incentives-social-media-2721241-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/ebn/optumhealth-beena-thomas-wellness-incentives-social-media-2721241-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[2012 benefits communications resolutions]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefits-communcation-2012-resolutions-tips-improve-2721240-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefits-communcation-2012-resolutions-tips-improve-2721240-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report shows 25% premium hike with no individual mandate ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-ppaca-mandate-insurance-urban-policy-effects-2721237-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-ppaca-mandate-insurance-urban-policy-effects-2721237-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Amid the uncertainty, four strategies for success in 2012]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-2012-success-ppaca-tips-expert-client-employee-employer-2721209-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-2012-success-ppaca-tips-expert-client-employee-employer-2721209-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Broker-dealers up in arms over 401(k) fee disclosure]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-dealers-dol-plan-fee-disclosure-rules-providers-2721151-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-dealers-dol-plan-fee-disclosure-rules-providers-2721151-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employers skeptical of PPACA, but few project dropping coverage]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-health-care-reform-gfk-coverage-insurance-employer-2721105-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-health-care-reform-gfk-coverage-insurance-employer-2721105-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[2012 will be a year of challenges for advisers, so get started now]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-2012-challenge-ppaca-george-lane-mercer-2721103-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-2012-challenge-ppaca-george-lane-mercer-2721103-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[One idea that will multiply your income in 2012]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-multiply-income-enthusiastic-kloyda-2721069-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-multiply-income-enthusiastic-kloyda-2721069-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Insurance jobs inch upward]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-industry-jobs-report-employement-health-2721063-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-industry-jobs-report-employement-health-2721063-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[One and only]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/baby-boomers-client-adviers-planner-census-2721059-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/baby-boomers-client-adviers-planner-census-2721059-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Who's afraid of social media? ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/afraid-social-media-advisers-guidelines-programs-products-2721010-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/afraid-social-media-advisers-guidelines-programs-products-2721010-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[In tough times life insurance may be an untapped resource]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-untapped-funds-survey-naic-credit-2721009-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-untapped-funds-survey-naic-credit-2721009-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Critics call for Supreme Court justices to step down from health care proceedings due to ties to industry, administration]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/supreme-court-recusal-kagan-thomas-2720977-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/supreme-court-recusal-kagan-thomas-2720977-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[EBA's top 8 articles of 2011]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/ppaca-healthcare-reform-eba-articles-insurance-2720953-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/gallery/eba/ppaca-healthcare-reform-eba-articles-insurance-2720953-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[What is the role of the local broker under PPACA?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/role-local-broker-under-ppaca-2720862-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/role-local-broker-under-ppaca-2720862-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Facing reality]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-plan-future-face-reality-2720865-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-plan-future-face-reality-2720865-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The consequences of failing to plan]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokerage-succession-planning-long-term-problems-help-2720866-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokerage-succession-planning-long-term-problems-help-2720866-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The importance of partnering]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-partner-weather-storm-broker-dealer-2720869-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-partner-weather-storm-broker-dealer-2720869-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Do or die: Will your agency survive?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-agency-transformation-post-reform-tips-griswold-2720872-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-agency-transformation-post-reform-tips-griswold-2720872-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Put it in writing]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/written-business-plan-company-future-kwicien-2720874-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/written-business-plan-company-future-kwicien-2720874-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Biggest financial surprises of 2011]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-reform-surprise-congress-hhs-financial-2720913-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-care-reform-surprise-congress-hhs-financial-2720913-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[10 steps to Twitter success for advisers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/twitter-success-advisers-2720838-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/twitter-success-advisers-2720838-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Time to plan for 2012: A roadmap for success]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-plan-success-roadmap-tips-2012-2720831-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-plan-success-roadmap-tips-2012-2720831-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Slideshow reveals 4 critical end-of-year tasks for advisers, clients]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/slideshow-year-end-tasks-2720808-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/slideshow-year-end-tasks-2720808-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA["Back to the Future". . . but is that a good thing for advisers?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-tips-future-past-new-england-2720804-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-tips-future-past-new-england-2720804-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Wellpoint, Northwestern Mutual, State Farm top customer satisfaction index]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-america-premiums-health-life-2720781-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-america-premiums-health-life-2720781-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: Agents delivering on their promise]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agents-meeting-client-needs-2720709-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agents-meeting-client-needs-2720709-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[5 issues life, annuity insurers should focus on for 2012]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-annuity-insurance-industry-interest-market-regulatory-2720681-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-annuity-insurance-industry-interest-market-regulatory-2720681-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IIABNY reaches out to future insurance employees]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agents-brokers-insurance-industry-iiab-invest-2720642-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/agents-brokers-insurance-industry-iiab-invest-2720642-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Prosperous advisers know when the price is right]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-price-business-2720640-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-price-business-2720640-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A focused approach can mean more business]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/focused-approach-means-more-business-broker-adviser-2720639-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/focused-approach-means-more-business-broker-adviser-2720639-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[New tool helps advisers understand clients' health care costs in retirement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-retirement-financial-medicare-health-care-2720504-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-retirement-financial-medicare-health-care-2720504-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Are you hitting the 'Bullseye'?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-bullseye-trout-fishing-tips-2720503-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-bullseye-trout-fishing-tips-2720503-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[What employees want in a health plan]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumers-aon-hewitt-employees-health-plan-wellness-2720453-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumers-aon-hewitt-employees-health-plan-wellness-2720453-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Adviser 2.0: Ethics to ring in the new year ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-ethics-new-year-2012-tips-2720452-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-broker-ethics-new-year-2012-tips-2720452-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employee engagement is not rational ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/employee-engagment-aon-hewitt-tips-broker-employer-2720408-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/employee-engagment-aon-hewitt-tips-broker-employer-2720408-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Industry looks to Congress for MLR fix after 'disappointing' HHS final rule]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/healthcarereform-ppaca-brokers-nahu-naifa-obama-2720362-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/healthcarereform-ppaca-brokers-nahu-naifa-obama-2720362-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Employees can purchase appliances, electronics through payroll deduction]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/employees-payroll-appliances2720302-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/employees-payroll-appliances2720302-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[An unfair advantage]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Adviser-broker-should-become-go-to-expert-unfair-advantage-schlesinger-2720056-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Adviser-broker-should-become-go-to-expert-unfair-advantage-schlesinger-2720056-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Sales culture: Do you have it?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/client-broker-successful-sales-culture-building-blocks-2720057-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/client-broker-successful-sales-culture-building-blocks-2720057-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Gear up and go for it]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-broker-plan-2012-eba-november-outshine-2720058-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-broker-plan-2012-eba-november-outshine-2720058-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Technology forecast: plenty of clouds]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-broker-cloud-computing-tips-help-future-2720059-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-broker-cloud-computing-tips-help-future-2720059-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The 411 on AD&D]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/add-accidential-death-dismemberant-insurance-411-info-how-work-2720062-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/add-accidential-death-dismemberant-insurance-411-info-how-work-2720062-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Finding business success by using market segmentation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Successful-benefits-firm-market-segmentation-set-apart-kwicien-2720063-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Successful-benefits-firm-market-segmentation-set-apart-kwicien-2720063-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[64% of sponsors changed investment lineup in past year]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/plan-sponsors-investment-profit-america-benefit-401k-2720296-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/plan-sponsors-investment-profit-america-benefit-401k-2720296-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[9 out of 10 business owners: no gov't health insurance for us!]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/healthcare-reform-ppaca-insurance-business-employeebenefitadviser-2720254-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/healthcare-reform-ppaca-insurance-business-employeebenefitadviser-2720254-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Cost-basis reporting changes portend 'messy' tax season ahead]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/charles-schwab-taxes-advisers-investment-form-cpa-2720233-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/charles-schwab-taxes-advisers-investment-form-cpa-2720233-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Consumers more likely to buy larger policies with financial needs analysis]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-coverage-limra-buyer-adviser-consumers-2720226-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-coverage-limra-buyer-adviser-consumers-2720226-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NAIC resolution urges HHS to preserve brokers' role]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-naic-nahu-hhs-insurance-regulations-2720142-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ppaca-naic-nahu-hhs-insurance-regulations-2720142-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Opportunity for women advisers in next 40 years 'is huge']]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-women-investors-ameritrade-assistance-2720103-1.html 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<![CDATA[Financial advisers can help bereaved cope with loss]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-adviser-new-york-life-money-employee-benefit-adviser-2719968-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-adviser-new-york-life-money-employee-benefit-adviser-2719968-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Gallup: employer health insurance hits new low]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurance-gallup-survey-employment-employer-2719828-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/health-insurance-gallup-survey-employment-employer-2719828-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Want to read EBA on the go? We have an app for that!]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/apps-employee-benefit-adviser-free-brokers-2719813-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/apps-employee-benefit-adviser-free-brokers-2719813-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Despite confidence, Millennials are the most underinsured]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/guardian-insurance-millennials-confident-benefit-decisions-2719791-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/guardian-insurance-millennials-confident-benefit-decisions-2719791-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Overweight, smokers should fork out more for insurance, poll shows]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/thomas-reuters-poll-tobacco-obesity-insurance-coverage-2719660-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/thomas-reuters-poll-tobacco-obesity-insurance-coverage-2719660-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Learning to say no and stop making sacrifices]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/producer-tips-say-no-help-vw-2719658-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/producer-tips-say-no-help-vw-2719658-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Marketing advisory services to nonprofits, foundations]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nonprofits-advisers-services-market-schwab-fund-2719624-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nonprofits-advisers-services-market-schwab-fund-2719624-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[5 tips to meeting online expectations]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumers-agents-insurers-online-report-2719596-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumers-agents-insurers-online-report-2719596-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Study shows 5 factors accounting for low wellness plan engagement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/optumhealth-employee-program-workplace-wellness-2719509-1.html 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<![CDATA[Innovation – Core business strategy or cool buzz word?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/innovation-broker-adviser-strategy-business-2719458-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/innovation-broker-adviser-strategy-business-2719458-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Final regulation issued by the DOL]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/retirement-fiduciary-401k-dol2719410-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/retirement-fiduciary-401k-dol2719410-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Rising stars in advising]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/top-ten-rising-stars-advising-eba-health-care-reform-2719125-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/top-ten-rising-stars-advising-eba-health-care-reform-2719125-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The holistic enchilada]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-brokers-fresh-prospective-eba-summit-2719126-1.html 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The answer might surprise you]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-pay-correct-money-2719053-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/broker-adviser-pay-correct-money-2719053-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[8 trends redefining insurance technology]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/technology-insurance-trends-summit-accenture-insurers-2718999-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/technology-insurance-trends-summit-accenture-insurers-2718999-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The most common mistakes sales producers make — and how to correct them]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/common-mistakes-sales-producers-insurance-broker-correct-2718898-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/common-mistakes-sales-producers-insurance-broker-correct-2718898-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Aetna, Allstate team up to offer critical illness and accident plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/-2718852-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/podcasts/-2718852-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Variable annuities key to successful portfolios]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-sales-retirement-iri-2718783-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-sales-retirement-iri-2718783-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[DOL: Plans to extend fiduciary responsibility on track for next year]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-extend-fiduciary-responsibility-2718351-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-extend-fiduciary-responsibility-2718351-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Life insurers need to target younger consumers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-mintel-research-carriers-young-2718298-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-mintel-research-carriers-young-2718298-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Studies indicate differing perspectives on voluntary benefits]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/different-prospecitve-voluntary-benefits-study-2718295-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/different-prospecitve-voluntary-benefits-study-2718295-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Showing them the light]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-literacy-education-oklahoma-workplace-terry-kingsbery-2718041-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-literacy-education-oklahoma-workplace-terry-kingsbery-2718041-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A fork in the road]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-choose-path-ppaca-2718042-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-choose-path-ppaca-2718042-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The biggest marketing mistakes]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/marketing-mistakes-big-brokers-make-2718049-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/marketing-mistakes-big-brokers-make-2718049-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Bring a gift to your buyer this holiday season]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefit-sellers-bring-gift-client-2718050-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefit-sellers-bring-gift-client-2718050-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Bending the cost curve]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/client-health-care-cost-curve-lower-2718053-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/client-health-care-cost-curve-lower-2718053-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[It's your future - and your move]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-crisis-danger-opportunity-2718055-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/broker-adviser-crisis-danger-opportunity-2718055-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Customary vs. metric units]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/-2718131-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/-2718131-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[How to hire truly exceptional talent]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/management-industry-employee-benefit-adviser-2718104-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/management-industry-employee-benefit-adviser-2718104-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Facebook plugin released for agents]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/facebook-plugin-agents-2718067-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/facebook-plugin-agents-2718067-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Advisers must move 'faster and stronger']]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-advisers-do-something-game-change-2718066-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-advisers-do-something-game-change-2718066-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Ask the expert about alternative funding strategies]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/alternative-funding-strategies-broker-fleet-2718057-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/alternative-funding-strategies-broker-fleet-2718057-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Study: Americans want to work with advisers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-americans-study-genworth-2718000-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/life-insurance-americans-study-genworth-2718000-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Harvard happiness expert links positive attitude with work success]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/harvard-shawn-achor-bfe-happiness-2717999-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/harvard-shawn-achor-bfe-happiness-2717999-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Follow the EBA Summit live from Texas]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/eba-summit-dallas-facebook-twitter-ebas11-2717996-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/eba-summit-dallas-facebook-twitter-ebas11-2717996-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A vendor or a strategic partner?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-vendor-partner-strategic-partnership-2717900-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-vendor-partner-strategic-partnership-2717900-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[How do clients assign advisers value?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/clients-adviser-value-lacher-how-2717784-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/clients-adviser-value-lacher-how-2717784-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Labor Dept. bends on 401(k) rule, insurers cheer]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-fiduciary-financial-insurers-2717780-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dol-fiduciary-financial-insurers-2717780-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Patient protection reform could mean higher health care costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/mlr-ppaca-health-care-reform-obama-2717779-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/mlr-ppaca-health-care-reform-obama-2717779-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers balk at SEC proposal]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-agents-dodd-frank-reform-fiduciary-brokers-2717738-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-agents-dodd-frank-reform-fiduciary-brokers-2717738-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Study: Insurance benefits befuddle workers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-benefit-aflac-workers-survey-2717568-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-benefit-aflac-workers-survey-2717568-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[ING looks to help employers weigh overhaul of retirement plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/budgets-economy-programs-employees-employers-benefit-2717511-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/budgets-economy-programs-employees-employers-benefit-2717511-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Americans not planning for long-term care]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/sun-life-planning-retirement-long-term-care-2717510-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/sun-life-planning-retirement-long-term-care-2717510-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Add Voluntary Life coverage, the average American needs it]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/-2717505-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/-2717505-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Report outlines major opportunity with life insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-insurance-study-sales-households-trillion-2717291-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-insurance-study-sales-households-trillion-2717291-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Social media: The end of an era]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/firm-social-media-insurance-networks-2717257-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/firm-social-media-insurance-networks-2717257-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Tackling Bernie Madoff: Attack ethical challenges head on]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/madoff-adviser-ethics-challenges-tackling-2717246-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/madoff-adviser-ethics-challenges-tackling-2717246-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Baby boomers rapidly warming to social media]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/social-media-baby-boomer-pew-research-advisers-2717204-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/social-media-baby-boomer-pew-research-advisers-2717204-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Meet EBA's Advisery Board]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/eba-employee-benefit-adviser-best-brokers-background-experience-2717116-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/eba-employee-benefit-adviser-best-brokers-background-experience-2717116-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Crossing the value gap]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefit-sellers-top-priority-value-gap-2717123-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefit-sellers-top-priority-value-gap-2717123-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Driving down medical costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/lower-baseline-medical-cost-company-adviser-2717126-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/lower-baseline-medical-cost-company-adviser-2717126-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A real-life lesson in self-education]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-broker-diaster-self-education-2717129-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-broker-diaster-self-education-2717129-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Catching the merger wave]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/catching-the-merger-wave-2717130-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/catching-the-merger-wave-2717130-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Want to read EBA on the go? We have an app for that]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/apps-employee-benefit-adviser-free-brokers-2717110-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/apps-employee-benefit-adviser-free-brokers-2717110-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Hiring by small-business clients slows in August]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-company-stocks-businesses-employees-2717109-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employers-company-stocks-businesses-employees-2717109-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[If you can't see opportunity in PPACA...]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/ppaca-opportunity-health-care-law-broker-adviser-2717081-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/ppaca-opportunity-health-care-law-broker-adviser-2717081-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[First half 2011: Individual life insurance sales up 4%]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-life-insurance-sales-increase-2717048-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-life-insurance-sales-increase-2717048-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Organizations strive to increase worker health, decrease health care costs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/bosses-harvard-business-review-leaders-2717039-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/bosses-harvard-business-review-leaders-2717039-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Gold, silver buying service newest voluntary benefit]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/silversaver-voluntary-benefit-service-program-2716958-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/silversaver-voluntary-benefit-service-program-2716958-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Informatica sees increase in insurance cloud customers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/informatica-insurance-cloud-clients-consolidate-data-2716902-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/informatica-insurance-cloud-clients-consolidate-data-2716902-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Benchmarks: CDHPs grow despite savings erosion]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumer-driven-plans-uba-survey-employees-hsa-hra-2716898-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/consumer-driven-plans-uba-survey-employees-hsa-hra-2716898-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Women in transition need targeted help to make smart choices]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/women-financial-advice-kjh-financial-services-future-spending-2716850-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/women-financial-advice-kjh-financial-services-future-spending-2716850-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Top 10 reasons insurers are out of compliance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/laims-process-insurers-compliance-wolters-kluwer-financial-2716849-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/laims-process-insurers-compliance-wolters-kluwer-financial-2716849-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The old way of selling has changed]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/prospect-clients-brokers-advisers-kloyda-2716846-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/prospect-clients-brokers-advisers-kloyda-2716846-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers optimistic about their future in tough environment]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716815-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716815-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[How will you make your role and services relevant?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-relevant-services-role-2716809-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/adviser-relevant-services-role-2716809-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Middle-Income boomers vastly underserved]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/baby-boomers-underserved-insured-retirement-institute-adviser-2716719-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/baby-boomers-underserved-insured-retirement-institute-adviser-2716719-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Turn open enrollment into an "open discussion"]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/open-enrollment-benefits-health-broker-adviser-2716643-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/open-enrollment-benefits-health-broker-adviser-2716643-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: 42% of workers living paycheck to paycheck]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/paycheck-workers-financial-careerbuilder-survey-retirement-savings-2716608-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/paycheck-workers-financial-careerbuilder-survey-retirement-savings-2716608-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Many employers considering voluntary benefits as replacements]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-report-employers-voluntary-benefits-2716607-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/limra-report-employers-voluntary-benefits-2716607-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[S&P's sovereign downgrade affects 10 insurers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716532-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716532-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[IDI market shows signs of future rebound]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/premiums-individual-disability-income-market-milliman-2716447-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/premiums-individual-disability-income-market-milliman-2716447-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[You tell us: 'Being a benefits adviser means…' ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefits-adviser-facebook-twitter-publish-contest-2716446-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefits-adviser-facebook-twitter-publish-contest-2716446-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Default retirement option not always a good thing]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/default-retirement-education-research-employees-2716394-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/default-retirement-education-research-employees-2716394-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Forum to cover agency/broker management, technology]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/applied-systems-insurance-technology-brokers-agency-2716393-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/applied-systems-insurance-technology-brokers-agency-2716393-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The Super Bowl of benefits communications]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefits-communication-super-companies-work-2716392-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/benefits-communication-super-companies-work-2716392-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Challenges for advisers unabated]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/industry-broker-dealer-insurance-advisers-aite-group-dow-jones-survey-2716350-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/industry-broker-dealer-insurance-advisers-aite-group-dow-jones-survey-2716350-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Change the conversation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/conversation-benefits-insurance-lacher-eba-beadvised-2716258-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/conversation-benefits-insurance-lacher-eba-beadvised-2716258-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Customers want better service from health insurers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/accenture-survey-insurers-customer-service-health-2716257-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/accenture-survey-insurers-customer-service-health-2716257-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Keeping an eye on social media]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716218-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2716218-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Nation close to tipping point, brokers, carriers must change the game]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-carriers-brokers-benefit-solutions-employee-adviser-chicago-2716217-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-carriers-brokers-benefit-solutions-employee-adviser-chicago-2716217-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Hopes of a recovery in life, health industry]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/survey-ward-group-life-health-insurance-industry-2716173-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/survey-ward-group-life-health-insurance-industry-2716173-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Benefits Mania keynote calls for major industry renovation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefits-mania-major-industry-renovation-2716172-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefits-mania-major-industry-renovation-2716172-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Most Americans in the dark about their pensions]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/fidelity-survey-americans-pension-plans-2716126-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/fidelity-survey-americans-pension-plans-2716126-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[States invite brokers into exchange development]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/state-exchanges-health-insurance-kaiser-family-foundation-bipartisan-policy-2716125-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/state-exchanges-health-insurance-kaiser-family-foundation-bipartisan-policy-2716125-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Annual NAHU convention brings optimism, but also a reality check]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nahu-health-reform-convention-growing-business-2716015-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nahu-health-reform-convention-growing-business-2716015-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Having 'fun' with self-FUNding]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/self-funded-plans-catch-up-2716022-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/self-funded-plans-catch-up-2716022-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Casting the net]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/treat-only-client-adviser-advice-2716026-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/treat-only-client-adviser-advice-2716026-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Connecting with financial officers and CPA firms]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-connect-benefit-cpa-cfo-2716027-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/adviser-connect-benefit-cpa-cfo-2716027-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Taming the monster of change]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/carrier-dynamics-emerging-technologies-advisers-money-2716028-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/carrier-dynamics-emerging-technologies-advisers-money-2716028-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Being a professional producer or productive professional]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/employee-benefit-broker-adviser-blog-productive-2716113-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/blog/beadvised/employee-benefit-broker-adviser-blog-productive-2716113-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[6 succession planning tips every adviser needs to know]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-tips-slideshow-process-schwab-2716003-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/financial-advisers-tips-slideshow-process-schwab-2716003-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[One in four consumers prefer to buy insurance direct]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-consumers-direct-limra-new-life-study-internet-2716002-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-consumers-direct-limra-new-life-study-internet-2716002-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Your website should connect with customers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/policyowners-life-insurance-customers-limra-website-2715954-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/policyowners-life-insurance-customers-limra-website-2715954-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: Adviser confidence turns positive for first time since January]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-confidence-index-economy-stock-market-outlook-2715953-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-confidence-index-economy-stock-market-outlook-2715953-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Rule to mandate consumer-friendly insurance, medical terms]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/centers-for-medicare-services-insurers-benefits-coverage-health-2715952-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/centers-for-medicare-services-insurers-benefits-coverage-health-2715952-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Senator urges Sebelius to remove agent compensation from MLR rule]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/senator-sebelius-agent-compensation-mlr-letters-ppaca-2715911-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/senator-sebelius-agent-compensation-mlr-letters-ppaca-2715911-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Competition pushing rates down for cyberinsurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/cybersecurity-insurance-brokers-demand-data-sony-citigroup-2715905-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/cybersecurity-insurance-brokers-demand-data-sony-citigroup-2715905-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Many ways to count inflation: What's a financial adviser or retiree to do?]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-strategy-advisers-inflation-clients-2715783-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-strategy-advisers-inflation-clients-2715783-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Lincoln trust offers all-in 401(k) fee calculation]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/lincoln-trust-company-ration-401k-advisers-regulations-2715696-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/lincoln-trust-company-ration-401k-advisers-regulations-2715696-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Communicate with clients, attract new ones by blogging]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/blogs-interests-marketing-tool-business-alliance-wealth-management-2715695-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/blogs-interests-marketing-tool-business-alliance-wealth-management-2715695-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: Health insurance brokers vital in years to come]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-companies-relationships-brokers-tns-choice-2715616-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurance-companies-relationships-brokers-tns-choice-2715616-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Mobile app lets advisers take it all on the road]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/smart-phone-app-advisers-accounts-fidelity-2715534-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/smart-phone-app-advisers-accounts-fidelity-2715534-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey shows advisers must factor family support into retirement needs]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-financial-SunAmerica-consumers-planning-2715532-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/retirement-financial-SunAmerica-consumers-planning-2715532-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[When it comes to onboarding, most firms are missing the boat]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/clients-business-referrals-investors-adviser-2715452-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/clients-business-referrals-investors-adviser-2715452-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Engagement, retention top HR concerns]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-engagement-challenges-survey-hr-concerns-2715250-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/employees-engagement-challenges-survey-hr-concerns-2715250-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The key components of implementing a wellness program]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-program-lockton-components-implement-employees-2715221-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-program-lockton-components-implement-employees-2715221-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The key components of implementing a wellness program]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-program-lockton-components-implement-employees-2715218-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/wellness-program-lockton-components-implement-employees-2715218-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NAHU: NAIC task force right to endorse MLR bill, HHS must delay enforcement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/naic-nahu-insurance-advisers-endorse-legislation-2715217-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/naic-nahu-insurance-advisers-endorse-legislation-2715217-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Size matters in voluntary plans]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/size-matters-in-voluntary-plans-2715175-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/size-matters-in-voluntary-plans-2715175-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Opportunity knocks]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/six-ideas-transform-business-health-clinics-employee-benefits-2715156-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/six-ideas-transform-business-health-clinics-employee-benefits-2715156-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The ESOP boom in succession planning]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/tax-incentives-esop-business-succession-2715158-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/tax-incentives-esop-business-succession-2715158-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[You've got the tools; use them]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/skills-better-serve-clients-prospects-2715167-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/skills-better-serve-clients-prospects-2715167-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A paperless solution for I-9 forms]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/i9-technology-immigtration-undocumented-workers-2715168-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/i9-technology-immigtration-undocumented-workers-2715168-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Cross-sell and explode your commissions by 150%]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-agencies-high-commission-client-revenue-2715169-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/brokers-agencies-high-commission-client-revenue-2715169-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Finding business in an untapped DI market]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/sell-disability-insurance-advisers-women-2715170-1.html 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retirement]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Americans-savings-retirement-jpmorgan-401k-2715070-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Americans-savings-retirement-jpmorgan-401k-2715070-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Company launches analytic reporting service for annuities]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/services-selling-insurance-carriers-brokers-annuity-2715069-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/services-selling-insurance-carriers-brokers-annuity-2715069-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NAHU convention attendees feel confident about the future]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nahu-convention-attendees-trautwein-agents-future-2715020-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/nahu-convention-attendees-trautwein-agents-future-2715020-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[NAHU convention in San Antonio attracts agents ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST 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assets]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-clients-metlife-retirement-2714470-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/advisers-clients-metlife-retirement-2714470-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Survey: Voluntary executives deem product competition toughest obstacle]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/eastbridge-survey-product-voluntary-executives-2714468-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/eastbridge-survey-product-voluntary-executives-2714468-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[TIAA-CREF launches adviser network]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dvisers-network-retirement-plans-fiduciary-2714416-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dvisers-network-retirement-plans-fiduciary-2714416-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Banks, wirehouses brace for more breakaway brokers, advisers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Institutions-wirehouses-brokers-advisers-2714274-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/Institutions-wirehouses-brokers-advisers-2714274-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[BenefitMall revamps website]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/new-website-BenefitMall-resources-information-2714272-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/new-website-BenefitMall-resources-information-2714272-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers facing an uncertain future]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/2714129-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/2714129-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Overcoming your weaknesses]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/carst-independent-insurance-agent-benefits-outsourcing-2713517-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/carst-independent-insurance-agent-benefits-outsourcing-2713517-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[A trusted adviser case study, part 2]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST 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benefits law experts tracked on website]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefits-law-experts-tracked-website-2713240-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/benefits-law-experts-tracked-website-2713240-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Finding your work space]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/finding-your-work-space-2712354-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/finding-your-work-space-2712354-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Trusted adviser: Putting theory into practice]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/putting-theory-into-practice-2712355-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/putting-theory-into-practice-2712355-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[DeWitt Stern and Gregory & Appel join BAN]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dewitt-stern-gregory-appel-ban-2712693-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/dewitt-stern-gregory-appel-ban-2712693-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Comings & Goings... April 2011]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/comings-and-goings-april-2011-2712634-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/comings-and-goings-april-2011-2712634-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[ECFC adds membership options]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ecfc-new-membership-options-2712535-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/ecfc-new-membership-options-2712535-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Liberty Mutual publishes FMLA guide for producers]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/liberty-mutual-fmla-guidance-2712534-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/liberty-mutual-fmla-guidance-2712534-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Comings & goings]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712284-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712284-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Convergence of PPACA, absence management seen]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712185-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712185-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Life insurance needs to be for the masses ]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712145-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712145-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Face-to-face meetings still important enrollment tool]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/face-to-face-meetings-enrollment-tool-2711678-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/face-to-face-meetings-enrollment-tool-2711678-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The keys to successful succession planning]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712023-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2712023-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers face a coming threat from HR consulting firms, insurance auctions]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711959-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711959-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[MLR rider cut from budget deal]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711909-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711909-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Brokers who 'get' PPACA are taking action, planning]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711908-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711908-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Insurers need to communicate better with Gen X, Y]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurers-communicate-gen-x-y-2711806-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/insurers-communicate-gen-x-y-2711806-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Producer training program moved to Fort Worth]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711665-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/-2711665-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Former NFL player's secret to success in insurance]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/video/2711644-1.html 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force is shrinking]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/labor-force-shrinking-2710732-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/labor-force-shrinking-2710732-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Living with the gender gap]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/living-with-the-gender-gap-2685264-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/living-with-the-gender-gap-2685264-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[Enhance your asset value with a business plan]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/enhance-your-asset-value-with-a-business-plan-2685265-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/enhance-your-asset-value-with-a-business-plan-2685265-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS <![CDATA[The elevator principle of partnerships]]> Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:08:41 EST http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/the-elevator-principle-of-partnerships-2685266-1.html http://eba.benefitnews.com/news/the-elevator-principle-of-partnerships-2685266-1.html?CMP=OTC-RSS