Alegeus Looks to Enhance CDH Benefit Adoption
Considering a lack of awareness around health benefits options, Alegeus is looking to enhance employee engagement programs for employers.
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CUNA Mutual Initiative Offers Easier Administration for Plan Sponsors
PlanOnTarget also provides more robust reporting for retirement plan sponsors.
Providers, Call Centers Strive to Educate Against Hardship Withdrawals
This time of year is a peak time for hardship withdrawal requests, providers say, and call center staff and provider websites can help educate participants about implications and other options.
Alegeus Launches the 'Siri' of Consumer-Directed Health Care
Users of the Alegeus mobile app now have access to a voice-activated component designed to answer their questions about health care.
Large Employers Revamping Health Care Cost Reduction Strategies
Employers expect the cost of offering health care services to increase for the fifth consecutive year, according to the Large Employers’ 2018 Health Care Strategy and Plan Design Survey.
David L. Musto to Lead Ascensus
As part of its expansion efforts, Ascensus has named a new president and pledged to continue its rapid pace of acquisitions.
dailyVest Launches DC Plan Health Tool
The new tool from dailyVest will provide plan sponsors with the ability to manage plan health, help improve employees’ financial wellness, and reduce fiduciary risk.
Technology Reshaping Participant Communications
A new study finds plan providers are turning to cloud-based technology and other solutions to enhance targeted communications toward different age groups.
Mutual of Omaha Website to Help Participants Imagine Retirement
“Once an employee understands what he or she is saving for, that individual is more motivated to engage in their retirement planning process and seek out a meeting with their plan adviser,” says John Corrieri with Mutual of Omaha.
Millennials Saving for Financial Freedom, Not Retirement
Even though only 8% of Americans believe Millennials are doing a good job at saving, a study by Merrill Edge finds they are saving more than their generational counterparts—but not for the same reasons.
Ascensus Enhances Digital Experience for Plan Sponsors and Participants
Among the updates are more options for customizing views and taking action.
Employers Not Taking Full Advantage of Benefits Technology
Only 22% take advantage of technology for benefits education and communication, according to a survey from LIMRA.
Transamerica Launches Voice Access to Accounts
While effective in reducing acts of fraud, voice biometrics is also 80% faster to authenticate compared to PINs, passwords and security questions, Transamerica says.
Participants Must Be ‘Nudged’ Toward Higher Savings Rates
New research by Morningstar suggests plan sponsors may benefit from increasing default savings rates, relying on opt-out auto escalation features, and stretching the employer match.
Emotion Plays a Role in Measuring Financial Wellness
Fidelity Investment’s new assessment will take into account how people are managing their money as well as how they feel about finances.
Legacy Offering Free 401(k) Management Program to Employers
At an additional cost, the program is also provided to employees and would be tailored to each individual’s goals and objectives.
ForUsAll Launches 401(k) Cost Estimator
The free tool allows employers to compare the various costs that go into running a 401(k) plan, including fees for recordkeeping, administrative and custodial services.
Lockton Adopts Analytics Platform for Pension Plans
The PFaroe system uses real-time data and projection models to analyze and manage risk.
Prudential Aims to Gauge Retirement Plan ROI
The tool gathers millions of data points to determine participant actions and identify plan-design flaws, while offering solutions.
Voya Rolling Out Suite of Retirement Planning Resources
The financial services firm will launch a series of educational webcasts and a new communications vehicle.