For many mid-sized employers, the question is no longer simply whether health insurance is getting more expensive. The more important question is whether the company is using the right structure to manage those costs. CFOs, CEOs, HR leaders, business owners, and...
What to Do When Your Company’s Health Insurance Renewal Increases: A CFO and HR Guide
When a company's health insurance renewal arrives with a significant increase, the easiest response is often to accept the new rate, increase employee contributions, or ask the insurance broker to find a cheaper plan. For CFOs, CEOs, HR leaders, business owners, and...
How Much Should a Company Spend on Employee Health Insurance? A Guide for CFOs and Business Owners
For many companies, employee health insurance is one of the largest recurring employee-related expenses. But how much should a business actually spend on health insurance? There is no single dollar amount that works for every employer. The cost of employee health...
Should Your Company Change Health Insurance Brokers? 10 Questions to Ask Before You Make the Switch
Changing a corporate health insurance broker is a significant decision. For a CFO, CEO, business owner, HR leader, or benefits manager, the question should not simply be whether another broker can offer a different insurance carrier or a lower renewal rate. The more...
Choosing a Corporate Health Insurance Broker: What CFOs, CEOs and HR Leaders Should Look For
Choosing a corporate health insurance broker is an important financial and strategic decision for any growing company. The right broker should do more than negotiate an annual renewal or present a selection of group health insurance plans. For CFOs, CEOs, HR leaders,...
The Health Plan Cost Drivers Employers Can’t See on Their Renewal Statement
What Is Your Company Really Paying for Healthcare? A Practical Guide to Finding the Hidden Costs in Your Health Plan For employers, controlling employee healthcare costs has become a business priority, not simply an HR issue. In 2026, 93% of Wisconsin employers with...
How Milwaukee Manufacturers Can Reduce Employee Health Care Costs Without Cutting Benefits
For manufacturing and industrial employers in Milwaukee, employee health care is more than a benefits expense. It is a major operating cost that affects margins, workforce competitiveness, recruitment, retention, and long-term financial planning. Yet many companies...