It’s been a week since the Beam Team was at the 2019 BenefitsPRO Broker Expo, and—much to my team’s delight—I’ve finally stopped humming the tune of “Welcome to Miami.” The expo did not disappoint; when we weren’t hunting down the perfect Cuban sandwich, we had the opportunity to meet tons of...
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Oct
04
Beam Dental Takeaways from EBN Benefit Forum & Expo 2018
By Hailey Major | Brokers, Employee Benefits, Thoughts From Beam | No CommentsBefore I get started, I have to emphasize how great of a time I had at the EBN Expo. It was fantastic meeting with both brokers from across the country and prospective partners. Even though the first night was capped off with an incredible performance by the New Orleans Street Band, The Jaywalkers,...
Apr
30
How Modern Technology Can Mitigate Your Clients' Switching Costs
By Chris Prochak | Brokers, Employee Benefits, Technology | No CommentsYou've been there before: you bring an incredibly compelling benefits package to your client at renewal. You've maximized savings across all their lines and believe you're delivering the best possible package, including incredible service, innovation and significant cost savings. However, the...
Sep
06
How Do I Find the Perfect Benefits Broker?
By Chris Prochak | Employee Benefits, Dental Benefits, Employers | 4 CommentsIf your company is adding or re-evaluating health or dental benefits, working with a broker can simplify the process for all parties. However, not all are up-to-date on the latest benefits options or technology. And if you’re reading this post, you clearly care about innovation and making the best...
Aug
30
How Do I Select the Best Online Broker Product for My Company's Benefits?
By Chris Prochak | Employee Benefits, Technology, insurance brokers, Employers | 2 CommentsIn our previous post, I laid out a framework to compare a traditional benefits broker vs. technology platforms; at this point, let's assume that you’ve decided a tech platform is a viable option for you. Step 1? Check! There are dozens of technology options out there to help you address your HR...
Aug
23
Should I Use a Traditional or Online Broker for My Company's Benefits?
By Chris Prochak | Employee Benefits, Technology, insurance brokers, Employers | 1 CommentDo you find the prospect of adding or changing employee benefits daunting? You’re not alone. A Google search for "how to create employee compensation and benefits" yields over 87 million results. Where do you begin?
