When it comes to health care costs, it seems the only way is up. Over the last two decades, costs have continued to rise sharply in the United States with no signs of slowing down. This rise is putting more pressure on employers who not only have to reign in increasing health care costs and […]
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U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners Welcomes Scott Witter as Chief Information Officer (CIO)
Iselin, NJ, October 28, 2024 – U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Witter as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Reporting directly to CEO Megan Schneider, Witter will take over the CIO responsibilities from Kevin Dunn due to his expanded role as Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), focused on overseeing […]
Read More Download PDFPension Planning Consultants Joins U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners
U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) announced today the acquisition of Pension Planning Consultants (PPC), with its main office based in Albuquerque, NM. PPC, an independent retirement plan third party administrator, has been providing successful solutions and strategies for compliance administration and plan consulting, design and installation for over 50 years. Tim Haist, PPC president […]
Read More Download PDFGrowing Stress on Family Caregivers Calls for an Employee Benefit Solution
Nearly 70% of Americans over 65 will need long-term care due to a physical or mental impairment resulting from a chronic illness or disability. Unlike skilled nursing care, long-term care involves assistance with the basic activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and cooking, as well as tasks such as running errands and paying […]
Read More Download PDFDarin Reeser Joins U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners
Iselin, NJ, September 3, 2024 – U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) announced today that Darin Reeser, GBA CMS, has been named Texas Practice Leader overseeing all U.S. Employee Benefits Services Group (USEBSG) benefits broker firms in Texas, as well as Managing Partner of the Irving, TX, branch. Darin Reeser joins USRBP with a wealth of […]
Read More Download PDFStop Stressing About Open Enrollment
Open enrollment can be a stressful time, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are five tips that can help ensure a successful, anxiety-free open enrollment experience for your Human Resource (HR) staff and employees. Start early with employee communication and engagement. Give employees and HR staff a period of three weeks or […]
Read More Download PDFRising healthcare costs are driving up employer health insurance premiums.
Healthcare costs are on the rise again in 2024, and consequently, so are healthcare insurance premiums. Costs for employers are expected to grow by 8.5% this year to more than $15,000 per employee. Many factors are driving up the cost of employer-provided coverage, including rising demand for medical services, the availability of new treatments, and […]
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K-12 administrators consistently list student and staff mental health as one of their toughest challenges. COVID-19 exacerbated existing problems, leading to a crisis that lingers. The emotional wellbeing and academic progress of millions of students are still impaired, and teachers continue to leave the profession due to burnout. Fortunately, over $200 billion in pandemic-related relief […]
Read More Download PDFU.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners Takes Over TPA Services for Regional Insurance Agency & Administrator
U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) announced today that it has acquired the 403(b) third-party administration services of a prominent Midwest retirement service provider. The regional administrator, which is primarily focused on the retirement marketplace, reached an agreement with U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners to have OMNI&TSACG Compliance Services, a USRBP company, take over […]
Read More Download PDFU.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners Welcomes Michael S. Kryza, CFA
Iselin, NJ, May 28, 2024 – U.S. Retirement & Benefits Partners (USRBP) is pleased to announce today that Michael (Mike) S. Kryza, CFA, has joined the company as Chief Corporate Development Officer. In his new role, Mike will lead the corporate development team, overseeing pipeline development, evaluation, execution, due diligence, negotiations and completion of all USRBP […]
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