Notes from our expert team.
November 6, 2026
Renewal season
Why your stop-loss renewal is so high this year (and what you can still negotiate)
Stop-loss renewals are up for a second straight year, driven by bigger, more frequent catastrophic claims and rising specialty drug costs. It's tempting to retreat to a fully insured plan, but that usually buries the same risk inside a premium you can't see into. Here's what's behind the increases and the levers that still work.
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August 2, 2022
Employee benefits
Reproductive Care Policy FAQ: How can employers respond to the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling?
How will the recent Supreme Court ruling impact employer benefits and how reproductive care is provided to employees? Legal, compliance, and benefits experts answer employers’ top questions on how to navigate the implications of this ruling.
July 25, 2022
Tech and innovation
4 Price Comparison Tools Helping Employees Save Money on Healthcare
Healthcare price comparison tools help employees find providers who offer accessible pricing without sacrificing quality. With these four vendors, users can compare providers, find the best cost, and save money on their healthcare.
July 18, 2022
Renewal season
10 Data Points Every Business Leader Should See Before Benefits Renewals
After the last two years of shakeups in the benefits space (and, let’s face it, the world in general), this upcoming renewal season may be unpredictable. We’ve sourced the top 10 data points to help business leaders expect the unexpected as they evaluate their employer benefits.
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July 15, 2022
Employee experience
4 Gifting & Recognition Vendors to Give Employees Credit (& Keep Them Engaged)
Recognition platforms give you and your teams a way to show colleagues they’re appreciated. Here are four vendors offering a range of gifting and recognition solutions that celebrate your employees.
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July 8, 2022
Working with brokers
Meet the Navanauts: Giovanna Caponi, Sr. Recruiter
Meet Giovanna Caponi, Sr. Recruiter at Nava. In her role, Giovanna strives to transform every candidate into a Nava super fan. Read on to learn more about she went from selling trucking insurance to selling candidates on their dream job, her biggest piece of career advice, and her unconventional first week at Nava.
June 17, 2022
Tech and innovation
4 Healthcare Navigation Benefits Vendors Reducing Barriers to Healthcare Accessibility
Healthcare navigation vendors guide employees through every step of choosing and using their medical plans — from plan selection during open enrollment, to finding a provider, to addressing medical bills. Here are five healthcare navigation vendors making healthcare more accessible for employees.
June 10, 2022
Employee wellness
4 Benefits to Support Transgender Employees in Their Transition
A great trans-inclusive benefits offering can cover a range of care and services — from gender-affirming care, to financial wellness, to mental health support. Here are four benefits to support transgender employees through every step of their gender transition.
June 9, 2022
Working with brokers
“I Want to Be a Changemaker”: Meet Therese Rubio, Nava Partner
As a self-described data nerd, Therese Rubio brings a strategic approach to supporting clients throughout the benefits lifecycle. Learn more about Therese’s commitment to helping employees understand their healthcare, how she thinks brokers can take action to better support HR leaders, and her vision for the future of benefits.
