Magazine
Cover Story
December 2023
Time to Get the House in Order
Higher interest rates and capital costs mean some brokerages must reassess their value proposition to remain an attractive investment.
Features
Brokers Weigh In on Prescription Drug Benefits
The Council and McKinsey teamed up to survey 100 brokers and consultants on the state of the pharmacy benefits market.
Council Foundation Scholar Spotlight
The next generation of insurance talent is here.
Thought Leaders
Don’t Be Risky
Here are three ways your client service talent strategy can supercharge (or sink...
Six Trends to Watch in Brokerage M&A
It’s anyone’s guess what 2024 will be like, but these trends might help your predictions.
Vital Signs
Getting Ahead of Medicare Drug Price Reductions
Q&A with Sharon Jhawar, Chief Pharmacy Officer, SCAN Health Plan
IRS Cracks Down on Employee Retention Credit
COVID-based claims are under scrutiny, and it’s not as simple as it may seem.
Council Wraps as Chair of FIPNC
A Government Affairs update.
Section 1332 Waivers Reduce Premiums
A few states are using federal money to support efforts to build or sustain public-option health plans.
Time to Rethink ESG?
Maybe we can decrease ambiguity and increase standardization.
Building an Inclusive Workplace
When you get serious about diversity in your company, you’ll need to train your managers how to best find, hone and retain new kinds of talent.