COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 8, 2021) — Beam Dental is glad to announce that it is now licensed to provide employee benefits in the state of Virginia.
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Dec
03
4 Tips for Navigating Open Enrollment in 2020
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits, Members, Vision Insurance, Open Enrollment, Group Life Benefits, Life Insurance, Vision Benefits | 1 CommentIt’s that time of year for many companies across the nation: open enrollment. As an employee, this is your only opportunity to select benefits for the next year (unless you have a qualifying life event), which means it’s not something to take lightly. You’ll be making crucial decisions about your...
Sep
16
Your Company's Guide to Conducting a Virtual Open Enrollment
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits, Open Enrollment, Employers | No CommentsThe ongoing pandemic has brought on numerous challenges and changes for businesses, forcing them to adopt digital-first approaches and remote work. As many companies continue to work from home, an important period of the year will be impacted: open enrollment.
Sep
03
What Small Businesses Are Looking For in Employee Benefits
By Matt Wilkes | Dental Insurance, Brokers, Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits, Open Enrollment | No CommentsQ4 will be here before you know it, which means small and mid-sized businesses across the country will be selecting benefits for 2021. As brokers prepare for the busiest time of year, preparation is key to being a trusted advisor — and that means understanding clients’ needs to determine what’s...
Aug
12
11 Life Insurance Terms You Should Know
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Members, Employers, Group Life Benefits, Life Insurance | No CommentsIf your company offers group life benefits, you may wonder what the various terminology means — after all, it’s a bit different than health and dental insurance. We’re here to help! Here are some common terms you may run across when reviewing your life policy and what they mean.
Jul
15
3 Reasons Your Company Should Offer Group Life Benefits
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Employers, Group Life Benefits, Life Insurance | 1 CommentAs Q3 begins, many companies around the country are starting to prepare for open enrollment. That means it’s time to not only evaluate your organization’s current benefits, but it’s also prudent to research new lines of coverage your employees could find valuable.
Feb
03
Beam Partners With Employee Navigator to Simplify Benefits Management
By Matt Wilkes | Beam News, Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits | 1 CommentCOLUMBUS, Ohio (Feb. 3, 2020) — Beam Dental, an emerging leader in dental benefits, has announced a new partnership with Employee Navigator, an all-in-one benefits, human resources, and compliance software provider for brokers, carriers, and HR professionals.
Nov
25
Your Company's Last-Minute Guide to Tackling Open Enrollment
By Matt Wilkes | Employee Benefits, Open Enrollment, Employers | No CommentsAs the end of 2019 nears, many human resources professionals are in the thick of open enrollment. If you’re one of them, you’ve probably already found a solid benefits package for employees, learned about law changes and made necessary adjustments, put an efficient system in place for enrolling...
Nov
18
The Broker's Guide to Using Social Media
By Matt Wilkes | Brokers, Employee Benefits, Technology | No CommentsMillennials now make up over one-third of the American workforce1, and marketing to this group requires a tech-centric approach from insurance brokers. Our last post covered a few best practices in part one, including the use of social media, which we’re going to dive into in more depth.
Nov
11
3 Ways Brokers Can Market to Millennials Effectively
By Matt Wilkes | Brokers, Employee Benefits, Technology, Dental Benefits | 5 CommentsAchieving success as an insurance broker involves a willingness to adapt to market changes. This means staying knowledgeable about new products and providers, but it also includes keeping a careful eye on demographic shifts. As the population changes, so too should your approach to marketing — what...
